Quai de Valmy

The Quai de Valmy runs alongside the Canal Saint-Martin with paved walkways that give direct access to the water in the northeastern part of the city. The waterside path stretches across a lengthy section and connects two different neighborhoods.

The quai was built in 1824 as part of Paris' urban development following the Napoleonic era. This period represented the city's push toward creating modern waterside infrastructure.

The name honors the Battle of Valmy, showing how France commemorates military events through street names in the city. You can feel this connection to the past as you walk along the canal.

The paved path accommodates both pedestrians and cyclists with sturdy surfaces that are easy to walk on. Access is open and free, with clear landmarks along the canal to help you find your way.

The waterside features iron footbridges and water locks that allow boats to move between different water levels on the canal. This practical engineering solution makes the canal a working waterway that visitors often pass by without noticing.

Location: 10th arrondissement of Paris

Location: Quartier de la Porte-Saint-Martin

Location: Quartier de l'Hôpital-Saint-Louis

Inception: 1824

Length: 1,720 m

Width: 11.5 m

Part of: road network of Paris

Shares border with: allée du Professeur-Jean-Bernard, boulevard de la Villette, boulevard Jules-Ferry, passage Delessert, place de la Bataille-de-Stalingrad, Place Raoul-Follereau, rue Alexandre-Parodi, rue Beaurepaire, rue de Lancry, rue de Marseille, rue des Récollets, rue Dieu, rue du Commandant-Mortenol, rue du Faubourg-du-Temple, rue Eugène-Varlin, rue Jean-Poulmarch, rue La Fayette, rue Léon-Jouhaux, rue Louis-Blanc, rue Lucien-Sampaix, Rue Monseigneur-Rodhain

GPS coordinates: 48.87490,2.36303

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:03