The Carrousel Bridge connects the Louvre area with the left bank of the Seine. It is a 19th century crossing supported by three arches. At its ends there are sculptures depicting the allegory of the Seine River.
The bridge in this place was already in the medieval times, but at the beginning of the 19th century, the old crossing was unusable. The present bridge was built in the years 1831-1834, and it was officially opened by King Ludwik Filip. Over time, it became necessary to renovate it due to the use of wood in the construction. It was replaced with metal elements. The bridge was also widened in the 1930s.
The bridge rests on three arches. It has a simple structure. Only the abutments of the pillars are visible in front of him. At the ends of both barriers there are classicistic sculptures of women holding a jug from which water flows. They are allegorical representations of the Seine River.
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