Liffey: Dublin on the water

No, it's not a historical figure from Dublin or the name of a local beer. Behind this unusual name lies one of Ireland's best-known rivers. It's famous for the way it flows through the Irish capital, dividing it into two distinct parts. But Liffey is above all a river that rises in the Wicklow Hills.

Liffey marks a natural boundary in the heart of Dublin. As a result, you can discover 2 different faces of the city. To the south of the river is the iconic Temple district and Dublin's historic centre, with monuments such as Trinity College, St Patrick's Cathedral and St Stephen's Green.

North of Liffey, the architectural landscape is becoming increasingly modern. We then arrive in Dublin's technology district, which happens to be Dublin Ducklands, a dynamic place where the motto is :

Although less touristy than Dublin's city centre, you can still make out the vestiges of the city's industrial past. On the waterfront and teeming with young, active Dubliners, it's a pleasant area in which to stay or spend the evening.

Like many cities with a river running through them, Dublin is a great place to explore on foot. For a pleasant walk, simply take the Liffey Broadwalk, a promenade along the Liffey, offering pedestrian access along Dublin's quays. Perfect for a digestive stroll, it also allows you to discover the city with your nose in the wind and your feet (almost) in the water.

Another activity, more unusual this time: a cruise on the river to admire both sides of the city at the same time, as if history were rubbing shoulders with modernity. All you have to do is let yourself be guided by the ship's captain, who will take you to see some of Dublin's most beautiful sites.

All you have to do is book a cruise of an hour or more with a tourist service provider or ask at your local tourist office.