Quai de la Mégisserie, Riverfront in Saint-Germain-l'Auxerrois, Paris, France.
Quai de la Mégisserie is a 315-meter-long riverfront walkway along the Seine that stretches through the first arrondissement with shops and storefronts lining the path. The width of about 76 feet (23 meters) provides enough space for pedestrians, vendors, and the daily flow of people who pass through.
The location took its name from leather tanners who operated workshops here until 1673, when authorities moved their activities outside the city center. After this relocation, the wharf transformed into a major trading area for different kinds of goods.
The wharf became a gathering place for bird lovers and flower sellers who set up stalls along the water to reach passersby and locals. This tradition shaped the neighborhood and visitors still come today to find animals and plants for their homes.
The wharf is easy to reach on foot and offers direct access to the water and the surrounding streets of the area. The nearest metro stations are just steps away, making it simple to visit and explore the district.
The place carried many different names throughout its past, including Valley of Misery, Poultry Quay, and Salt Quay, before gaining its current name. These earlier names show how the character of this spot shifted dramatically over the centuries.
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