Arriving soon and leaving just as quickly. Sunday, June 28, 2026 will officially be the last day to visit the artwork that has taken Paris by storm: The Cave of Pont Neuf imagined by the artist JR. It covers the Pont Neuf over 120 meters long and up to 18 meters high, as a tribute to Pont Neuf Wrapped by Christo and Jeanne-Claude in 1985. Open since June 15 with a delay due to bad weather that had damaged the fabric, it has since welcomed hundreds of visitors from Paris and all around the world.
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The Cave of the Pont Neuf is ready to be recycled in France
A fleeting masterpiece, but truly a little piece of Parisian history. Starting June 29, 2026, and until July 13, the grand canvas that makes up The Cave of the Pont Neuf will be gradually dismantled. The bridge will then be reopened to traffic. What will happen to the artwork? It will be recycled. “In 2026, every project, whether artistic or not, must follow a conscious approach to its impact, whether it is environmental, social, or economic. The canvas necessary for the installation will therefore be reused ,” JR shares in a statement. Indeed, “we are in the process of selecting non-profit organizations that will make thispossible approach, with the aim of having a strong social impact. [...] I especially want its second life to be written in France, in Paris as well as in the regions », he adds.
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The exhibition continues in a Parisian gallery
The experience doesn't stop at La Caverne du Pont Neuf. The sketches of this large-scale project created by JR are on display at Galerie Perrotin, located at 76 rue de Turenne in the 3rd arrondissement, until July 25 — a unique way to discover the work from a new perspective. You know what you need to do: rush to La Caverne before Sunday, or head to Galerie Perrotin if you're running late!
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The Cave of Pont Neuf by JR
Pont Neuf
9, rue de la Monnaie — 1st
Until June 28, 2026
Open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day
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