Euronews • June 4, 2026 16:52

Paris: work under way on 'The Cave of Pont Neuf', opening postponed indefinitely

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Following the severe weather that damaged JR's work, technical teams have begun restoration. It is a project whose timeframe remains uncertain.

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Tue 20:10 - Euronews

'La Caverne du Pont-Neuf' damaged by wind, artwork opening postponed

Wed 06:18 - Euronews

French artist JR's giant 'cave' installation in Paris appears damaged

Wed 13:30 - Le Monde

Torn, “La Caverne du Pont-Neuf” by the artist JR is suspended from the expert report

Thu 16:52 - Euronews

Paris: work under way on 'The Cave of Pont Neuf', opening postponed indefinitely

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06:18

French artist JR's giant 'cave' installation in Paris appears damaged

Strong winds and heavy rain damaged artist JR’s giant “La Caverne” installation covering Paris’ Pont Neuf bridge, forcing organisers to postpone its public opening scheduled for June 6.

20:10

'La Caverne du Pont-Neuf' damaged by wind, artwork opening postponed

The temporary installation did not withstand Tuesday afternoon’s high winds and heavy downpours and will no longer be able to open to the public on 6 June as planned.

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13:30

Torn, “La Caverne du Pont-Neuf” by the artist JR is suspended from the expert report

Le sommet du paysage de montagne qui s’est élevé ces dernières semaines au cœur de Paris flotte au vent. L’ouverture de la monumentale installation est reportée.