Quai d'Anjou, Riverside street in Île Saint-Louis, Paris, France
The quai d'Anjou is a 313-meter riverside street on Île Saint-Louis with two distinct levels connected to private mansions and waterfront access points. The street runs about 7 meters wide and forms the eastern water edge of the island.
The riverside street was built in 1614 under Christophe Marie's direction and underwent multiple name changes, including Quai de l'Union during the French Revolution. It forms part of the gradual transformation of Île Saint-Louis from marshland to an elegant residential area.
The painter Honoré Daumier made his home here and created works inspired by laundresses observed along the riverbanks. The street continues to draw artists and writers seeking the peaceful riverside setting.
The street begins at rue Saint-Louis-en-l'Île near Pont de Sully and extends to rue des Deux-Ponts with direct access to the riverbanks. Walking along here is pleasant, and you can pause to view the architecture of the adjacent mansions at your own pace.
The small Théâtre de l'Île-Saint-Louis sits directly on this street and is Paris's only theater situated on an island. Its Italian-style auditorium with 60 seats offers an unexpectedly intimate performance experience.
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