Quai Malaquais, Riverfront in Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Paris, France.
Quai Malaquais stretches for 330 meters along the Seine with rows of nineteenth-century buildings that reflect Paris's architectural heritage. The facades along this riverfront show the consistent design standards that give the Left Bank its distinctive character.
Construction of this riverside path began in 1552, with official paving completed under Louis XIV in 1669 to improve urban infrastructure. This early modernization made the site a key transportation hub along the Seine.
The École nationale supérieure des beaux-arts maintains two entrances along this quay, making it a focal point for art education in Paris for generations of students. Many of these artists have shaped the cultural life of the Left Bank and its surrounding neighborhoods.
This riverfront is easily reached via Saint-Germain-des-Prés metro station on line 4 and provides direct access to this section of the Seine's left bank. The paved pathway is smooth and offers several spots to pause and enjoy the views.
The name Malaquais comes from the challenges boats faced when attempting to dock at this location during earlier centuries. The difficult mooring conditions shaped this section's quieter character compared to other Seine quays.
Location: 6th arrondissement of Paris
Location: Quartier de la Monnaie
Location: Saint-Germain-des-Prés
Length: 330 m
Width: 24 m
Part of: road network of Paris
Shares border with: quai de Conti, quai Voltaire, rue Bonaparte, rue de Seine, rue des Saints-Pères
GPS coordinates: 48.85780,2.33520
Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:29
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