Quai de la Tournelle

The Quai de la Tournelle extends for 420 meters along the Seine River, offering direct views of Notre-Dame Cathedral from its stone walkways.

Established in 1554, the quay derives its name from a defensive tower that was part of Philippe Auguste's 12th-century fortification wall.

The street features traditional Parisian booksellers known as bouquinistes who display their collections in green metal boxes along the Seine.

The walkway begins at Pont de Sully bridge and continues to Rue Maitre-Albert, maintaining a consistent width of 23 meters throughout its length.

Buildings exist only on the odd-numbered side of the quay, while the riverside section remains open for pedestrians and booksellers.

Location: 5th arrondissement of Paris

Location: Quartier Saint-Victor

Inception: 1554

Length: 420 m

Width: 23 m

Part of: road network of Paris

Shares border with: quai de Montebello, rue de Bièvre, rue de Poissy, rue de Pontoise, rue des Bernardins, rue des Fossés-Saint-Bernard, rue du Cardinal-Lemoine, rue Maître-Albert, Pont de la Tournelle, boulevard Saint-Germain, Pont de Sully, Pont de l'Archevêché, quai Saint-Bernard

GPS coordinates: 48.85030,2.35374

Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:43