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Pont au Change

Adora and I spent a lot of time on the Left Bank, but walked back and forth across the Seine to visit the museums and other parts of town. One night as we walked across the Notre Dame bridge, I was struck by the lights. The tour boats were especially well-lit and although I wasn't interested in photographing the boats, I thought I might use their lights to help take this shot of the Seine and Ile de la Cite at night. So, I put the camera on the railing and waited for the boat to disappear behind the bridge across the way (which I assume is the Pont au Change). And voila!

1. Is this actually the Pont au Change with the Pont Neuf behind it?

   Yes. This picture is taken from Pont Notre-Dame.

   Thanks to Jean-Manuel

2. What is that castle-like building on the left?

   It is "La Conciergerie", which is part of "Palais de Justice." The Palais de Justice also includes the famous Sainte Chapelle. All these buildings are on Ile de la Cité, the oldest part of the city.

   Thanks to Jean-Manuel

Another Bridge:

• The Pont Louis Phillipe near sunset

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