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The Pont Neuf Cavern, a monumental installation by French street artist JR, opened its doors to the public on Monday evening.

Paris, France

Who
French street artist JR, olfactory expert Sarah Bouasse, sound artist Thomas Bangalter, Léa Martin, Michel Dupré, Nadia Benali, Christo and Jeanne-Claude
What
The Pont Neuf Cavern, a monumental installation by French street artist JR, opened its doors to the public on Monday evening.
When
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 01:00:20 GMT · 2h 11m ago
Where
Paris, France ·
Why
The installation transforms the 17th-century Pont Neuf into an artificial cavern, aiming to provide a unique multi-sensory experience and encourage visitors to interact with the familiar crossing differently.
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How this affects you

Visitors to Paris's oldest bridge can now experience a temporary artistic transformation, engaging their senses through scents, sounds, and an augmented-reality experience. This free, temporary installation will be available through June 28, offering a new perspective on the historic landmark.

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    The Pont Neuf Cavern, a monumental installation by French street artist JR, opened its doors to the public on Monday evening.
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    The Pont Neuf Cavern, an installation by artist JR made from printed fabric and air, opened on Monday evening, transforming Paris’ oldest bridge into an artificial cavern.
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    A monumental installation by French street artist JR, called the Pont Neuf Cavern, made largely from printed fabric and air, has transformed Paris's 17th-century Pont Neuf bridge into an artificial cavern rising 59 feet above the Seine.
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  4. Culture & Industry2h 11m ago
    The Pont Neuf Cavern, made largely from printed fabric and air, transforms the 17th-century bridge into an artificial cavern rising 59 feet above the Seine.
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    The Pont Neuf Cavern, a monumental installation by French street artist JR, transforms the 17th-century bridge into an artificial cavern rising 59 feet above the Seine and is free to enter through June 28.
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