Banks of the Seine, UNESCO World Heritage Site along the river in Paris, France.
The banks of the Seine extend along the river through central Paris, lined with historic bridges, pedestrian pathways, and numerous architectural landmarks dating from medieval to modern times.
Since ancient times, the Seine's banks have served as vital trade and transportation routes, enabling the growth of Paris as a major European city through successive centuries of development.
The riverbanks host some of France's most significant cultural monuments, including Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Louvre Museum, and the Eiffel Tower, reflecting diverse architectural styles from Gothic to modern metal construction.
Visitors can walk along pedestrian-friendly pathways stretching approximately 3.7 miles (6 kilometers), take boat cruises offering panoramic views, and access multiple metro stations and bus lines serving the area.
The Seine's banks influenced urban planning concepts worldwide through Haussmann's mid-19th-century renovations, which introduced wide boulevards and large squares that changed European city design standards.
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