‘It’s supposed to make you uncomfortable’: French artist JR on transforming Paris’ oldest bridge into a cave (opens in new tab)

‘France’s Banksy’ has created a monumental art installation over the Seine. And visitors to La Caverne du Pont Neuf are in for an uncomfortable and unforgettable crossingWith the backdrop of the Eiffel Tower to one side and Notre Dame to the other, Pont Neuf is not only Paris’s most picturesque bridge but, contrary to what its name suggests, it’s also the city’s oldest.Yet as of today, Pont Neuf is no longer just a bridge but also an overground cave.