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As of
June 2013, the Seine Riverbanks between the bridges Pont de l’Alma and
Pont Royal are dedicated to pedestrians. Sports, recreation, conversation and respite
for all!
The
section of the left bank of the River Seine situated between the Pont de
l’Alma and the Musée d’Orsay is now an unbroken pedestrian zone 2.3
kilometers long with no motor vehicles in sight.
What will you find, aside from gorgeous views? There is a mix for active and 'passive' enjoyment. Running tracks, gardens, children’s activities and much more, the
new-look river banks have drawn enthusiastic public from the moment they
opened. Runners of every level head for the tracks at the
dawn. Then come visitors, for a little relaxation before a day of sight-seeing. During the day children play, people of all ages stroll, in the evenings a youthful crowd gathers
along the many terraces and embankments for a drink or two.
Another example of Paris' brilliant re-visioning of public space and 'parks'.
