Here at the Quai de la Bataille de Stalingrad, we stand on a crucial artery of Issy-les-Moulineaux. This quai follows the path of route départementale 7. It stretches across its entire length.
The Quai de la Bataille de Stalingrad begins at the intersection of route de Vaugirard and rue de Vaugirard. It extends to the southern end of the ponts de Billancourt. This is at the place de la Résistance. Here, rue Jean-Pierre-Timbaud, rue du Docteur-Lombard, and rue Aristide-Briand converge.
The tramway line 2 crosses this square via a railway bridge. This bridge follows the route of the old line from Puteaux to Issy-Plaine.
A bit further along, the southern entrance to the passerelle du Parc-de-l’Europe appears on our left. The Quai de la Bataille de Stalingrad ends where quai du Président-Roosevelt and rue Camille-Desmoulins meet.
Did you notice the tramway line 2 running alongside the quai? It serves the area with several stations.
This location was once known as the “Grand Chemin de Grenelle au Bas Meudon.” It was also known as Gc35. A municipal council decision later named it “quai d’Issy”. It was also referred to as “quai d’Issy-les-Moulineaux.”
Why the Quai de la Bataille de Stalingrad? The name commemorates a decisive victory. The Red Army triumphed over the German 6th Army.
Nearby, the Île Saint-Germain offers a verdant escape. Close to the place de la Résistance, you can find l’ouvrage Résistance. Eventually, this service structure will be a ventilation shaft for line 15 of the Paris Métro.
The headquarters of Sodexo also stands along the quai. Additionally, you’ll find the Issy 3 Moulins shopping center.
Walking along the Quai de la Bataille de Stalingrad, you are traveling a path of historical significance. It is a vital part of Issy-les-Moulineaux. Its evolution from a simple road to a celebrated quai reflects the city’s growth.