Rue Montorgueil
Rue Montorgueil
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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About
Located in the 1st and 2nd arrondissements, this charming pedestrian street is filled with bistros, boulangeries, and a trove of must-try foods. As one of Paris' permanent market streets, Rue Montorgueil is also lined with shops selling high-quality local produce such as cheese, bread, and fruits. Don't forget to visit Stohrer, the oldest patisserie in Paris which was established in 1730. For time-pressed travelers, a tasting tour of this renowned street is highly recommended. Otherwise, it’s also easy to navigate independently at your own pace. Most shops will close on certain days, so check the opening hours beforehand to avoid disappointment. – Tripadvisor
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Neighborhood: Les Halles
Historically the central iron-clad market of Paris, Les Halles has evolved architecturally since then but the pulsating energy has stayed the same. Now it houses the main shopping mall, which nestles underground surrounded by fast-food take-aways and international restaurants coupled with beautiful churches and the old commodity exchange. Parallel to it are the high-street stores of Rue de Rivoli and just parallel to that the Seine. The area bustles with faces from all continents and all ages at all times of the day. If enjoying high-street shopping with easy access to fast eateries and lively bars is on your agenda, this is the place to go.
How to get there
  • Les Halles • 3 min walk
  • Étienne Marcel • 3 min walk
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  • Ruby Red
    Greensburg, Pennsylvania638 contributions
    Great Area for a Visit
    We went to this area to visit the Stohrer and found the street and area to be really nice. There are a lot of great looking restaurants, patisseries, shops and other stores. It would be a great place to go to visit and spend some time and have a nice drink and/or meal at one of the cafes. Worth a visit.
    Visited April 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written April 21, 2023
  • BonitaConchita
    Lake Country, Canada22 contributions
    Food and more!
    We were staying in the area and needed to pick up a few groceries. This area has everything you need and more! So many specialty shops as well as your basic grocery stores. We went in the evening so a few shops were closed but the bars and restaurants were busy and sidewalks were full of people standing around with a drink in hand. Very fun vibe on this pedestrian only area.
    Visited May 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written May 25, 2023
  • Traveler O
    Washington DC, District of Columbia994 contributions
    Streets of Les Halles
    Streets of old in this area as it's the original quarter where Les Halles was until 1971 or so. The streets are a step back in time and it's not hard to envisage how busy the markets were here just over 50 years ago. Shops and lots of eateries and bars.
    Visited August 2023
    Traveled with family
    Written September 6, 2023
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Traveler O
Washington DC, DC994 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
Streets of old in this area as it's the original quarter where Les Halles was until 1971 or so. The streets are a step back in time and it's not hard to envisage how busy the markets were here just over 50 years ago. Shops and lots of eateries and bars.
Written September 6, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

wbw
28 contributions
Oct 2020 • Solo
We got to know rue Montorgeuil when we began a series of visits to the 2nd arrondissement about 5 years ago. With each visit I appreciate it more. Don't miss La Fermette for cheese and Storher, the wonderful patisserie that was good enough for Marie Antoinette. Nuxe is a recommended spa and where do I begin for cafes? So much great selection and so many Parisians just going about their lives, for you to observe, if that interests you.
Written October 17, 2020
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BonitaConchita
Lake Country, Canada22 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
We were staying in the area and needed to pick up a few groceries. This area has everything you need and more! So many specialty shops as well as your basic grocery stores. We went in the evening so a few shops were closed but the bars and restaurants were busy and sidewalks were full of people standing around with a drink in hand. Very fun vibe on this pedestrian only area.
Written May 26, 2023
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Dimitris L
Sydney, Australia44,462 contributions
Oct 2019
We discovered Rue Montorgueil many years ago while staying at a nearby hotel, on a trip to Paris. We rediscovered it on our most recent trip. It is a street full of life. There are countless delis, cafes, restaurants, boutiques, bakeries, and other stores selling just about everything and anything one would wish to buy. We loved the variety of cheeses and the crusty bread each morning, and a bottle of red towards the evening! We must return!
Written September 14, 2020
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Thomas V
Oakland, CA16,375 contributions
May 2022
We have rented apartments in this area several times and love to return for the huge assortment of cafes, food shops, and restaurants. Some of the best food shopping ever. Very busy from lunch time forward.
Written June 14, 2022
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Ruby Red
Greensburg, PA638 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
We went to this area to visit the Stohrer and found the street and area to be really nice. There are a lot of great looking restaurants, patisseries, shops and other stores. It would be a great place to go to visit and spend some time and have a nice drink and/or meal at one of the cafes. Worth a visit.
Written April 21, 2023
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joecracknell
uk12 contributions
A very busy street thronged with boulangeries/patisseries/restaurants/craft shops/artisan shops. Lots of fruit and vegetable shops-minimarkets(franprix) even the queen of england had visited last year. Numerous cafesand even an open air fish shop.I n short a typical cross section of Paris.--nearest metro Les Halles
Written June 22, 2006
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misopiso88
Seattle, WA27,582 contributions
May 2019 • Couples
Lots of shops, bakeries, bistros and stunning architecture. A great place to go in the afternoon, visit a few shops and enjoy a glass of wine. Highly recommend!
Written July 9, 2019
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Brian T
London, UK6,782 contributions
Nov 2021
I love Rue Montorgueil, and it is one of my favourite streets in Paris. It just has that ‘real’ Parisian feel to it. It is extremely popular with ‘foodies’, and a place where locals come to do their food shop, as well as those running ‘food’ businesses - so much so that Quartier Montorgueil has been described as one of the last food-oriented neighbourhoods in Paris where you can still find a bit of everything.

Rue Montorgueil took its name in the 13th century from the hill it ascends – Mont Orgueilleux, or ‘Proud Mountain’. Its history really begins in 1183 when King Philippe Auguste created the central Paris marketplace, later known as Les Halles. Apparently a large shelter was built for the vendors to sell their wares, and soon merchandise was arriving by donkey and horseback from all across France. As the principal artery to Les Halles from the north, Rue Montorgueil became the road’s end for fish and oyster merchants who had travelled down from the coast to sell their produce. And today, even though it is only a hop, step and a jump from the bustling crowds of the Les Halles shopping centre and the Centre Pompidou, the Montorgueil district has a remarkably village-like feel.

Fresh produce sellers, family-owned fishmongers, butchers, green grocers, florists, bakers and fromageries are tightly packed along the semi-pedestrian thoroughfare, especially the stretch running from Metro Sentier down to Rue Etienne-Marcel. It apparently boasts some of the best meat and fish markets in the city, along with renowned coffee shops, cosy bistros, boutiques, and bars diverse enough to please hipsters and traditionalists alike.

It's always crowded, by locals, but it is frequently overlooked by tourists, who may wander into the area by chance but only rarely know to go explore the area. it should be part of your itinerary, especially if you're looking to explore Paris a bit off of the beaten track. 

I’ve had great breakfasts here, feasting on amazing pain aux raisins and fresh omelettes. I’ve bought beautifully unusual and totally delicious cheeses here to take back to England. And I’ve had the best macarons I’ve ever had from a store here. It’s highly atmospheric, very lively, and oozes energy and vibrancy. It’s noisy, at times a bit tawdry, but its always fabulous!

It’s walking distance from Les Halles or the Le Centre Pompidou. The nearest Metro station is Etienne Marcel.
Written January 24, 2022
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Donald B
Launceston, Australia158 contributions
Rue Montogueil is a short three block pedestrian friendly street in close proximity to the old Les Hales market.It is lined with patisseries,chocolatiers,fromageries,bistros together with small markets selling fruit and vegetables.
Although the old Les Hales is long gone,Rue Montorgueil still retains some of it's charm together with the charm of French life.
Here can be found the oldest patisserie,Stohrer founded by Nicolas Stohrer in 1730 and in 1835 the family added rum and not wine to their brioche batter- the famous baba au ruhm.
Above the shops are many gracious townhouses,many of which are available for short or long term letting.
Although it has changed greatly since My first visit 52 years ago,we still consider it to be one of the better streets to explore by foot the sweet life of Paris.
Written May 7, 2015
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