Quai André-Citroën

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About Quai André-Citroën

The Quai André-Citroën runs along the left bank of the Seine in Paris's 15th arrondissement, between the Pont Mirabeau and the Pont de Grenelle. The street is named after the automobile manufacturer André Citroën, whose factories stood on this site from 1915 to 1975. The former industrial area is now home to the sprawling Parc André-Citroën, which offers visitors a green oasis in the middle of the city. Historically, the quay, originally known as the Quai de Javel, was already shaped in the 18th century by chemical factories, where Javel water (an early bleach) was developed, among other products. Today the waterfront invites you to linger, with restaurants and boat landings, while the architecture and the park combine the area's industrial past with modern-day recreation.

Based on the article “Quai André Citroën” from the German Wikipedia, summarized and rephrased by a language modelLicense CC BY-SA 4.0

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At a glance

Category: Sight › Historic sites
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Paris, France
District: 15th Arrondissement
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Coordinates: 48.84398° N · 2.27548° E
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Identifier: ID 3177ae82-e81…

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FAQ about Quai André-Citroën

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What is the Quai André-Citroën in Paris?

The Quai André-Citroën is a historic riverside street on the Left Bank of the Seine in Paris's 15th arrondissement. It stretches between the Pont Mirabeau and the Pont de Grenelle. It is named after the automobile manufacturer André Citroën, whose factories stood on this site from 1915 to 1975.

What is the history of the Quai André-Citroën?

The Quai André-Citroën in Paris was long an industrial site and was originally called the Quai de Javel. As early as the 18th century, chemical factories shaped the quay, and Javel water (an early bleach) was developed here, among other things. Later, from 1915 to 1975, André Citroën's automobile factories stood here.

What can you see at the Quai André-Citroën today?

Today, the main attraction at the Quai André-Citroën in Paris's 15th arrondissement is the sprawling Parc André-Citroën, which was built on the former industrial site. The park offers you a green oasis in the middle of the city. Along the waterfront, restaurants and boat landings also invite you to linger.

What can you visit around the Quai André-Citroën?

Around the Quai André-Citroën in Paris, there are several other sights within a short distance. travelguide195 lists the Black Garden about 17 meters away and the Pavillon de l'eau museum about 330 meters away, for example. Also nearby is the Quai Louis-Blériot, another historic quay along the Seine, about 270 meters away.

Are there restaurants near the Quai André-Citroën?

Yes, there are plenty of restaurants around the Quai André-Citroën in Paris. travelguide195 lists around 74 restaurants within 500 meters. You'll also find restaurants right along the waterfront of the quay.

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