Quai de la Seine

The Quai de la Seine is a waterfront path along the Bassin de la Villette lined with mature linden and wingnut trees that provide shade. The walkway stretches for 850 meters with sandy areas for playing petanque and wide spaces for strolling and sitting by the water.

The waterfront path began as a departmental road in 1829 and received its current name in 1857. It became part of Paris's official street system in 1863 and has remained a key feature of the neighborhood since then.

The waterfront serves as a neighborhood gathering place where people come to walk, jog, and spend time by the water. Local cafés and the cinema create meeting points that draw residents and visitors to explore the promenade throughout the day.

The walkway is easily accessible on foot and well-connected by metro stations Stalingrad, Riquet, and Crimée nearby. The wide path is flat and shaded by trees, making it comfortable for walking at any time of day.

At number 33, fashion designer André Courrèges created a building with a bold entrance shaped like an inverted V that stands out along the waterfront. This striking structure dates to the 1970s and remains a distinctive architectural detail that catches the eye of passersby.

Location: 19th arrondissement of Paris

Location: Quartier de la Villette

Inception: 1829

Length: 850 m

Width: 12 m

Part of: road network of Paris

Shares border with: avenue de Flandre, passage de Flandre, place de la Bataille-de-Stalingrad, promenade Signoret-Montand, rue de Crimée, rue de Rouen, rue de Soissons, rue Duvergier, rue Riquet, Allées Jacques-Brel, Promenade Jeanne-Moreau, Promenade Florence-Arthaud

GPS coordinates: 48.88680,2.37481

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:59