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Right Bank

American  

noun

  1. a part of Paris, France, on the N bank of the Seine.


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The Paris Mint, headquartered on the Right Bank of the Seine since 1775, did not say how many coins it expected to sell.

From Barron's May 26, 2026

It’s a merlot-led blend in the fashion of those from the Right Bank of Bordeaux, only this one comes with a jammy mouthfeel akin to blackberry, vanilla and dark plum.

From Seattle Times Nov. 4, 2022

With the character of Vernon, a homeless record dealer, we discover the Right Bank of Paris — the bars, the crazy parties, the mixed neighborhoods.

From New York Times Jun. 15, 2022

Hailing from the Right Bank, this delightful blend of merlot and cabernet franc is savory and delicious, with flavors of dark plum, cherry and earth.

From Washington Post Mar. 13, 2020

The French girl lives on the Right Bank and is marginally more bohemian than her predecessor.

From The New Yorker Sep. 19, 2019

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