In 100 days, La Caverne du Pont Neuf, a temporary artwork by JR, will rise up in the heart of Paris. From June 6 to 28, the installation will pay tribute to Christo and Jeanne-Claude's The Pont Neuf Wrapped, which celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2025. This will be a time-limited opportunity for Parisians and visitors to experience a reimagination of Paris’ oldest bridge.
The project will be facilitated by L’Amicale des Ponts de Paris endowment fund. As for Christo and Jeanne-Claude’s artworks, the installation will not use any government sources. It will be funded by the sale of JR's works along with private support including Snap Inc., Bloomberg Philanthropies and Paris Aéroport. La Caverne du Pont Neuf will be accessible free of charge, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It will also be possible to view it from a multitude of viewpoints, whether walking or cycling, from the banks of the Seine, the high quays and a series of nearby bridges, as well as from the water thanks to riverboat services, river shuttles, and cruises on the Seine.
©Fondation Christo et Jeanne-Claude
©Atelier JR
Remerciements à la Fondation Christo et Jeanne-Claude et à l'Atelier JR
Thanks to its monumental size, La Caverne du Pont Neuf will also be visible beyond the immediate surroundings of the Pont Neuf, as will be the case with the aerial panorama from the top floor of the Eiffel Tower. During its three-week presentation, visitors will be able to take a tour of the French capital to view it from all angles, while a partnership with Paris Aéroport will offer travelers unique experiences that will allow them to enjoy La Caverne as soon as they arrive in Paris, inviting them to enjoy an unforgettable stay, as before leaving France, so that they can take their memories with them around the world.
