Quai d'Orsay, Riverfront in 7th arrondissement, France
Description
Quai d'Orsay is a riverfront along the left bank of the Seine in the 7th arrondissement of Paris, France, extending 1,270 meters and measuring 29 meters in width. Plane trees accompany the paved walkway, while stone parapets mark the edge toward the river.
History
The riverfront was created starting in 1705 as part of the fortification of the left bank of the Seine and initially served as a storage area for wood and building materials. In the 19th century, the street was expanded and turned into a representative link between Pont de la Concorde and Pont des Invalides.
Culture
The avenue takes its name from the village of Orsay, which once stood outside the city gates and served as a departure point for journeys to the southwest. Government buildings and historic houses now line the street, which has become synonymous with French diplomacy.
Practical
Several bus lines and the Solférino metro station offer direct access to the riverfront and connect it with other parts of the city. Wide sidewalks allow for comfortable walking, while benches under the trees provide resting spots.
Did you know?
Several boats moored along the riverfront serve permanently as floating restaurants and cultural centers. These péniches have become fixed places in Parisian life and offer exhibitions, concerts, and theater performances directly on the water.
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