Promenade Gisèle-Halimi, Pedestrian promenade in the 7th arrondissement, Paris, France
The Promenade Gisèle-Halimi is a walking path along the Seine River in Paris's 7th district, stretching about 500 meters between the Alma and Invalides bridges. The paved pathway is lined with trees and features views of the water, boats, and the surrounding city.
The promenade was officially opened in August 2021 and named after Gisèle Halimi by the Paris City Council in April of that year. She was a renowned French lawyer and politician who dedicated her life to advancing women's rights and social justice.
The promenade bears the name of Gisèle Halimi (1927-2020), the French lawyer and politician; the Paris City Council chose it in April 2021 and the walk was inaugurated on 31 August 2021. Along the way it passes the floating art centre Fluctuart and gives access to the Jardins de l'Archipel des Berges-de-Seine-Niki-de-Saint-Phalle.
The path is accessible on foot for all ages, with smooth paving and no steep slopes making it easy to walk. The nearest metro station is Alma-Marceau on line 9, or you can use the RER station at Pont de l'Alma on line C.
The promenade sits at the level of the Port du Gros-Caillou and passes beneath the Esplanade Habib-Bourguiba, which overlooks it from above. From the path, walkers also reach the Jardins de l'Archipel des Berges-de-Seine-Niki-de-Saint-Phalle, named after the artist Niki de Saint Phalle.
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