Quai Turenne, Riverfront promenade in central Nantes, France.
Quai Turenne is a pedestrian promenade along a former branch of the Loire River in Nantes with paved surfaces, planted areas, and trees lining the path. Elevated walkways connect the riverfront to neighboring streets and create a continuous walking zone.
The waterfront was named after Henri de La Tour d'Auvergne, Viscount of Turenne, a 17th-century French military leader. During the 1920s and 1930s, the old river channel was filled in to create this walking area.
The promenade lines up historic buildings from different periods that shape the character of the waterfront and tell the story of the city's connection to the river. This mix of architecture creates a distinctive setting that draws both residents and visitors.
The walkway is well suited for strolling and cycling, with clear paths and regular connections to nearby streets. The surfaces are flat and accessible, making it pleasant to walk at any time of day.
The promenade sits where the Loire once flowed before the river shifted its course and reconnected to the city. Walking here means treading over ground that once lay beneath the water's surface.
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