Along the Seine, on the Left Bank, the 15th suddenly grows taller: around twenty towers of nearly 100 metres, standing on a raised podium above the streets. This is the Front de Seine. Beaugrenelle is the name of both the neighbouring area and the shopping centre at its foot.
Built on an old industrial riverside
The Front de Seine stands on the former quai de Grenelle, once an industrial quay. Work began in 1967, and the last building, the Tour Cristal, was only finished in 1990. On paper, the estate is split between two of the four quartiers of the 15th: Grenelle to the north and Javel to the south. Renovation of the podium started in 2005, alongside the Beaugrenelle centre, which reopened in October 2013.
For guests, the appeal is mostly practical. Metro line 10 stops at Javel-André Citroën and, on the Grenelle side, at Charles Michels. Javel station is on RER C. The shopping centre sits at the foot of the towers, and the Grenelle quartier runs right down to the Seine, Île aux Cygnes included.
What changes when you let a flat in a tower
A flat high up, with the river below the windows, photographs well. It also takes more preparation than a flat on a street. When the tower’s entrance is up on the podium, guests arriving from the street need a clear route from the metro exit to the lift. We set it out step by step, with photos, in the digital welcome book.
- Badge, code or key: handed over in person or through a key box, depending on what the building allows
- Front desk or caretaker: told about arrivals when the tower’s rules ask for it
- Bin room, car park, storage: instructions written once and reused for every stay
- A check of the flat after each departure, with photos sent to the owner
Arrivals and departures are covered on our check-in and check-out page. Before letting a flat, it is worth reading what your building’s co-ownership rules say: our article on short-term letting in a Front de Seine tower goes into this.
Grenelle and Javel, two ways in
On the Grenelle side, the Bir-Hakeim and Grenelle bridges lead onto Île aux Cygnes and its tree-lined walk. On the Javel side, guests can walk to the Parc André-Citroën by the river. Anyone staying a few days finds both walks in their welcome book, with the nearest stations.
For a flat nearer place du Commerce, the Commerce and Grenelle page covers that area. To talk about your property, Mohamed is on +33 6 50 48 85 21 or ms@yesconciergerie.com.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Front de Seine in Grenelle or in Javel?
Both: the group of towers is split between the Grenelle and Javel quartiers, in the 15th arrondissement.
Which stations serve the Front de Seine?
Javel-André Citroën on metro line 10, and Javel station on RER C. On the Grenelle side, line 10 also stops at Charles Michels.
How does a guest get into a tower that uses access badges?
We hand over the badge and keys according to the building’s rules, in person or through a key box. The route to the door is shown with photos in the welcome book.
Who should I contact about a flat in Beaugrenelle?
Mohamed, who looks after our concierge service in the 15th: +33 6 50 48 85 21 or ms@yesconciergerie.com.
Photo: Edgar El, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
