Arsenal de Paris, Military arsenal in 4th arrondissement, France.
The Arsenal de Paris is a historic military installation in the 4th arrondissement with a port connecting the Seine to Canal Saint-Martin. The site stretches from Place de la Bastille to the riverbank and includes pontoons, gardens with sculptures, and an architectural center.
The site was founded in 1533 as the King's Arsenal and initially served weapons production. Under Louis XIV it evolved into a weapons depot and courthouse.
The Pavillon de l'Arsenal serves as an architectural center where exhibitions showcase Paris urban development through photographs and scale models. Visitors experience how the city has transformed across different periods.
The site is easily accessible on foot with entry points from the riverbank and Place de la Bastille. The pontoons and gardens are free to access while the architectural center has separate visiting hours.
The site features an interactive digital map where visitors can examine architectural projects and zoom into specific Paris neighborhoods. This tool allows exploration of how the city may develop in the future.
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