Famous Streets in Paris
Paris · 24 streets
24 of the most famous and prettiest streets in Paris on one map, with what each street is known for and directions to every one.
By Amit KerenLooking for the most beautiful streets in Paris? This map shows 24 famous Paris streets, from colourful Rue Crémieux and the Montmartre lanes to food streets like Rue Montorgueil and luxury Avenue Montaigne, with Google Maps directions to each one.
Which streets are best for photos? Rue Crémieux has the pastel houses, Rue de l'Abreuvoir has La Maison Rose, and Rue de Monttessuy and Avenue de Camoëns frame the Eiffel Tower. For the narrowest street in Paris, go to Rue du Chat-qui-Pêche in the Latin Quarter.
Which streets are best for food? Rue des Martyrs, Rue Montorgueil, Rue Mouffetard and Rue de Buci are lined with bakeries, cheese shops and cafés. Avenue de Choisy is the centre of Paris's Chinatown, and Rue Oberkampf is where to go for bars at night.
Many of these streets are close together. Montmartre (Abreuvoir, Norvins, Lepic and Lamarck), the Latin Quarter and Île de la Cité (Bûcherie, Chat-qui-Pêche and Chanoinesse) and the Marais (Barres and Vieille-du-Temple) each make an easy walk.
Area · Pedestrian street, 12th
A short cobbled pedestrian street of pastel-painted houses near Gare de Lyon, one of the most photographed streets in Paris. People live here, so keep your voice down and don't sit on the doorsteps.
Area · Montmartre, 18th
A quiet sloping Montmartre lane with La Maison Rose, the pink café on the corner of Rue des Saules, and a view of the Sacré-Cœur dome at the top.
Area · Le Marais, 4th
A medieval cobbled street behind the church of Saint-Gervais, with half-timbered houses and small cafés, a few minutes' walk from the Hôtel de Ville.
Area · Latin Quarter, 5th
A Left Bank street facing Notre-Dame, best known for the Shakespeare and Company bookshop at number 37.
Area · Saint-Germain-des-Prés, 6th
A lively Saint-Germain street of café terraces, bakeries and food shops, good for a coffee or a glass of wine and people watching.
Area · Butte-aux-Cailles, 13th
The main street of a village-like hilltop neighbourhood with low houses, street art and cheap, busy bars in the evening.
Viewpoint · Eiffel Tower view, 16th
A short, quiet Haussmann avenue that ends in a terrace and steps with a view of the Eiffel Tower, a calmer alternative to the Trocadéro.
Area · Île de la Cité, 4th
A quiet medieval street just behind Notre-Dame, where the cathedral's canons once lived. The flower-covered café Au Vieux Paris d'Arcole is on the corner.
Area · Latin Quarter, 5th
The narrowest street in Paris, under 2 metres wide in places, running from the Seine to Rue de la Huchette near Place Saint-Michel.
Area · Street art, Belleville, 20th
A short Belleville street covered in street art from end to end. The walls are repainted all the time, so it looks different every visit.
Area · Chinatown, 13th
The heart of Paris's Chinatown, lined with Vietnamese, Chinese and Cambodian restaurants, bakeries and Asian supermarkets.
Area · Montmartre, 18th
A Montmartre street leading to the painters of Place du Tertre. The Passe-Muraille statue of a man walking through a wall is at the Place Marcel-Aymé end.
Attraction · Square, 1st
An elegant octagonal square with the Vendôme Column in the middle, the Ritz Paris and the windows of the city's top jewellers.
Area · Montmartre, 18th
A long curving street on the quieter north side of Montmartre, with staircases and views behind the Sacré-Cœur, away from the crowds.
Area · Montmartre, 18th
A winding market street up Montmartre, home to the Café des Deux Moulins from the film Amélie, the Moulin de la Galette windmill and the house at number 54 where Van Gogh lived with his brother Theo.
Area · Food street, 9th
One of the best food streets in Paris, climbing towards Montmartre past bakeries, pastry shops, cheese shops and cafés.
Area · Latin Quarter, 5th
One of the oldest streets in Paris, running downhill from Place de la Contrescarpe past food stalls, cheese shops and cheap restaurants. Mornings are busiest at the market end.
Shop · Luxury shopping, 8th
The most luxurious shopping street in Paris, with Dior, Chanel and other fashion houses, the Hôtel Plaza Athénée and the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées.
Area · Food street, 2nd
A pedestrian market street of fishmongers, cafés and food shops, home to Stohrer, the oldest pastry shop in Paris (1730).
Area · Hidden lane, 14th
A hidden cobbled lane of 1920s houses, many covered in ivy and wisteria, next to Parc Montsouris. It is a residential street, so visit quietly.
Viewpoint · Eiffel Tower view, 7th
A short street where the Eiffel Tower fills the end of the view between classic Paris buildings, one of the most popular photo spots in the city.
Area · Nightlife, 11th
One of the main nightlife streets in Paris, full of bars, cafés and small music venues that get busy late into the night.
Area · Grand avenue, 1st and 2nd
A grand Haussmann avenue from the Louvre to the Palais Garnier opera house. It was built without trees so nothing blocks the view of the opera.
Area · Le Marais, 3rd and 4th
The main street of the Marais, with independent boutiques, cafés and old mansions, close to the falafel shops of Rue des Rosiers.
Recommended hotels
Louvre, near the Tuileries
Best for: Location
Classic hotel next to the Louvre, a short walk from the Tuileries, Place Vendôme and Avenue de l'Opéra.
Check pricesLatin Quarter
Best for: Value
Small boutique hotel in the Latin Quarter, handy for Notre-Dame, Saint-Michel and Rue Mouffetard.
Check pricesNear Gare de l'Est
Best for: Budget
Budget hostel with private rooms near Gare de l'Est, close to Canal Saint-Martin and Belleville.
Check pricesRecommended activities
2 hours
Walk Rue Lepic, Rue de l'Abreuvoir and Rue Norvins with a local guide.
Book2 hours
See the old mansions and hidden courtyards around Rue Vieille-du-Temple.
Book2 to 3 hours
Explore the murals of Belleville and Rue Dénoyez with a guide.
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