Pont Alexandre III: A Triumphal Bridge Over the Seine in Paris

Spanning the River Seine between the Champs-Élysées and the Invalides district of Paris is the Pont Alexandre III bridge – an exquisite example of French Beaux-Arts architecture. Ornate sculptures adorn its railings while golden statues stand atop each pillar. In the background, the Grand Palais stands majestically under a sky dotted with clouds; above it waves the tricolor flag of France.