Promenade Édouard-Glissant, promenade of Paris
Promenade Édouard-Glissant is a pedestrian walkway in the 7th arrondissement connecting Esplanade Léopold Senghor to Quai Aimé Césaire, running alongside the Seine. The space provides clear views of the river and surrounding buildings, creating an open environment for walking and pausing.
The promenade was inaugurated on September 21st, Glissant's birthday, ten years after his death in 2011. The opening ceremony featured readings of his works by actors and other cultural figures to honor his literary and philosophical contributions.
The promenade is named after Édouard Glissant, a Martinican philosopher and poet whose ideas about cultural exchange shaped this space. Walking here, you encounter a place designed to honor his vision of how different cultures meet and enrich one another.
Access is straightforward for pedestrians, with a direct route between the two quays requiring no special preparation. The space is best experienced during quieter times of day to fully appreciate the river views and calm atmosphere.
The promenade's name ties together two aspects of Glissant's legacy: his work on cultural dialogue and his love of nature and water. This makes the Seine-side location particularly fitting, as the setting itself reflects his philosophical vision.
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