Quai de la Loire, Riverfront path in 19th arrondissement, France
Quai de la Loire is an 850-meter-long waterfront path in the 19th arrondissement that runs alongside the canal. The roughly 12-meter wide walkway accommodates pedestrians and cyclists while connecting different parts of the Villette neighborhood.
The waterfront path developed following the canal's construction in the early 1800s and acquired its current name in 1857. Originally an industrial zone with warehouses, the area gradually transitioned into what visitors see today.
The quay evolved into a hub for water sports and recreation, where visitors can paddle kayaks and explore the canal today. The surrounding buildings show how this area transformed from industrial work into a place where people enjoy leisure activities.
The path is easily accessible from the Jaurès metro exit, providing convenient entry to the area. The flat, wide surface makes it suitable for walking or cycling, and you can explore it in either direction at your own pace.
Several buildings along the quay served as filming locations for the 1981 film Diva, giving the area a distinct connection to cinema history. These structures still bear traces of that production and highlight their role in French film heritage.
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