Quai du Louvre

The Quai du Louvre is a paved walkway running along the Seine River beside the Louvre Museum in central Paris. This section of riverfront offers views of the water and connections to surrounding neighborhoods on both sides.

This riverside path formed in the 1800s when separate quays along the river were united into one continuous section. The consolidation reflected broader efforts to organize and improve the Seine's banks during that period.

The location inspired Claude Monet to create a painting titled 'Quai du Louvre' in 1867, depicting daily life along the Seine.

This walkway is easily accessible on foot and well connected by metro stations nearby. The surface is flat and smooth, making it suitable for all types of visitors.

This riverside area caught the attention of painters in the 1800s who were drawn to the changing light on the water. Artists visited repeatedly to capture different times of day and seasons along the Seine.

Location: 1st arrondissement of Paris

Location: Saint-Germain-l'Auxerrois

Length: 80 m

Width: 32.8 m

Part of: road network of Paris

Shares border with: place de l'École, quai de la Mégisserie, quai François-Mitterrand, Rue de la Monnaie, rue de l'Amiral-de-Coligny, rue du Pont-Neuf

GPS coordinates: 48.85890,2.34028

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:06