Esplanade Habib-Bourguiba, Public esplanade in the 7th arrondissement of Paris, France
Esplanade Habib-Bourguiba is a public walkway along the Quai d'Orsay stretching about 360 meters with a width of 16 meters. It features trees, landscaped green areas, and multiple benches that create a pleasant setting for walking and resting.
The project arose from an agreement between Paris and Tunisia to honor the diplomatic relations between the two countries. A bronze sculpture depicting one of Tunisia's founders was placed at this location and serves as a symbol of their connection.
The esplanade is named after Habib Bourguiba (1903–2000), first president of the Tunisian Republic from 1957 to 1987 and a leading figure in Tunisian independence. A bust of Bourguiba stands on the walkway; it was installed in 2013 and splashed with red paint in early 2014. On the parapet near No. 75 quai d'Orsay, two plaques honour resistance fighters Gabriel Massé and René Alazard, killed during the Liberation of Paris in 1944.
The walkway is easily accessible and connects to nearby streets and transit routes in the neighborhood. Visitors will find several resting spots along the way and can explore the location at any time of day.
On the parapet near No. 75 Quai d'Orsay, two plaques honour resistance fighters Gabriel Massé and René Alazard, killed during the Liberation of Paris in 1944. At the Invalides end stands Ossip Zadkine's sculpture Le Messager. A bust of Bourguiba was installed in 2013 and was splashed with red paint in early 2014.
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