Quai des Deux-Ponts, Riverfront street in Noisy-le-Grand, France

The Quai des Deux Ponts is a riverside street in Noisy-le-Grand, a town east of Paris in the Seine-Saint-Denis department. It runs along the water's edge, lined with modest houses, trees, and a few open areas that face the river directly.

The quai takes its name from two crossings over the Marne at this point: the Pont de Noisy-le-Grand and the Viaduc de Neuilly-sur-Marne. Until the 19th century the bank here was a working waterfront where goods were loaded and unloaded from river boats. The growth of the railway and road network later took over most freight traffic, and the bank was gradually given over to walking and fishing.

The name "Quai des Deux Ponts" refers to two nearby bridges: the Pont de Noisy-le-Grand and the Viaduc de Neuilly-sur-Marne. Along the riverbank, locals walk, cycle, and fish, giving the quai the feel of a place woven into everyday routines rather than a destination.

The quai runs flat along the Marne, so walking and cycling are easy over its whole length. Benches and open spots face the water; the warmer months are when they get used. The riverside path connects with the Quai de la Rive-Charmante and the Rue de la Passerelle, so you can plan a loop rather than doubling back.

The quai is part of a connected network of riverside paths in Noisy-le-Grand that also includes the Quai de la Rive-Charmante and the Rue de la Passerelle. This means visitors can link several stretches of riverfront together on foot or by bike without retracing their steps.