Paris Rive Gauche

The district is bordered by the Seine, the railway tracks of Gare d'Austerlitz and the Boulevard Périphérique.

[2] Paris Rive Gauche is divided into three districts along the Seine: Austerlitz, Tolbiac and Massena (from North to South).

[1] A dense, compact, multi-faceted, mixed income, pedestrian-friendly, cyclist-friendly, and public transport rich new development.

It has been cited as a model of quality urban design and planning integration with sustainable transport.

[3] The vast Bibliothèque nationale de France and one of the campuses of the University of Paris are located in this area, along the river.