Quai François-Mauriac, Riverfront promenade in 13th arrondissement, France
Quai François-Mauriac extends 475 meters along the Seine River with a wide promenade bordered by contemporary architecture and water views. Modern buildings and the National Library of France shape this riverfront, where visitors walk, pause, and take in the surroundings.
This riverbank was once industrial land but transformed into a modern urban district through the Paris Rive Gauche project in the 1990s. That redevelopment brought new public spaces and facilities that reshaped the neighborhood entirely.
The quay takes its name from a French novelist and reflects the literary heritage of this neighborhood. The National Library of France defines the riverfront with its presence, shaping how people experience culture and learning along the water.
This riverfront is easily accessible by Metro Line 6 at Quai de la Gare station and several bus routes. The wide pedestrian path is wheelchair-accessible and suitable for strolling in any season.
A floating swimming pool called Joséphine Baker sits at the quay, allowing swimmers to bathe directly above the Seine. This unusual water experience offers a refreshing pause during a riverside walk.
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