Quai Louis-Blériot

Quai Louis-Blériot is a 13-meter-wide riverside path extending roughly 1600 meters along the Seine in western Paris, serving both pedestrians and vehicles. The route connects residential areas with multiple parks and green spaces throughout the waterfront.

Originally called Quai d'Auteuil, it was renamed in 1937 to honor a French aviator who completed a historic flight across the English Channel. The name change reflected the city's recognition of aviation achievement during that era.

The waterfront forms a natural connection between the residential neighborhood and green spaces, where locals regularly walk, cycle, and jog. The path is woven into daily routines as a practical route through the district.

The area is easily reached by nearby metro stations offering quick connections to other parts of the city. The wide path accommodates various users comfortably whether you are walking, cycling, or stopping to rest.

The waterfront carries the name of a French aviation pioneer whose achievement marked a turning point in flight history, yet few visitors notice this tribute. The connection between the path and this extraordinary feat remains largely overlooked by daily users.

Location: 16th arrondissement of Paris

Location: Auteuil

Length: 1,620 m

Width: 13 m

Part of: road network of Paris

Shares border with: avenue de Versailles, avenue du Président-Kennedy, boulevard Exelmans, boulevard Murat, quai Saint-Exupéry, rue de Boulainvilliers, rue de l'Amiral-Cloué, rue Degas, rue Eugène-Poubelle, rue Fantin-Latour, rue Maurice-Bourdet, rue Van-Loo, rue Wilhem, Pont Mirabeau

GPS coordinates: 48.84470,2.27211

Latest update: December 13, 2025 12:41