left bank
River's sinister shore
The left bank of a river is the side on your left when facing downstream.
Rivers are always described from this perspective—the direction the water flows.
The trail follows the left bank for two miles.
Flood damage was worst on the left bank. (Capitalized Left Bank refers to the famous Paris neighborhood.)
riverbank
Area bordering a stream
- quayWaterfront loading platform
- embankmentRaised earth structure
- promenadeLeisurely public stroll
- waterfrontLand beside navigable waters
floodplain · riparian · towpath · mooring · shore · wharf · jetty · upstream
riverside
Area bordering a stream
- quayWaterfront loading platform
- embankmentRaised earth structure
- promenadeLeisurely public stroll
waterfront · floodplain · riparian · towpath · mooring · shore · wharf · jetty · upstream · downstream
- Paris AreaIle-de-France, Paris suburbs, Versailles, Saint-Denis, arrondissements
- BordeauxBordeaux, Margaux, Graves, merlot, claret
- bistrobistro chairs, terrace seating, awning, sidewalk cafe, parasols