Quai Saint-Vincent, Riverside promenade in 1st arrondissement of Lyon, France.
Quai Saint-Vincent is a riverside promenade running along the left bank of the Saône with traffic lanes and a slightly raised lower port section. The waterfront connects nearby neighborhoods and provides access to historic buildings and arts venues.
In the 18th century, the Port of Neuville was one of Lyon's main ports, built in 1684 by Archbishop Camille de Neuville. The area grew from its role as a shipping hub and later became a center for arts and cultural activities.
Les Subsistences is a former convent turned into an arts center where you can watch theater shows, dance performances, and contemporary circus acts. The space brings together artists and audiences in what was once a quiet religious building.
The quay connects to the Saint-Paul neighborhood through the Saint-Vincent footbridge and La Feuillée bridge, offering multiple points to cross the Saône. Walking along the waterfront is easy, and you can reach various museums and arts venues from different access points.
The architecture includes 14th-century structures with the oldest building dating to 1699, mixed with modern constructions. This layering of different periods lets you see how the city developed over centuries in one walk.
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