Quai de l'Horloge, Riverfront at Île de la Cité, Paris, France
The 352-meter quay stretches along the Seine River between Pont au Change and Pont Neuf, offering direct views of the right bank of Paris.
Construction of the quay began in 1580 and concluded in 1611, with subsequent expansions occurring in 1736 and 1816 to accommodate increasing river traffic.
The clock on the Conciergerie tower features intertwined initials and allegorical figures representing law and justice, reflecting French royal symbolism.
Present-day visitors can find the Court of Cassation at number 5 and the Paris Bar Association House in the renovated Hotel de Harlay building.
During the 19th century, the quay earned the name 'Quai des Lunettes' due to numerous opticians and eyewear makers establishing their shops there.
Location: 1st arrondissement of Paris
Location: Saint-Germain-l'Auxerrois
Length: 352 m
Width: 8.5 m
Part of: road network of Paris
Shares border with: boulevard du Palais, place du Pont-Neuf, quai de la Corse, Rue de Harlay
GPS coordinates: 48.85680,2.34428
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:42
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13 rue Saint-Germain-l'Auxerrois, Paris
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