Rue Saint Honoré
Rue Saint Honoré
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Neighborhood: 1st Arr. - Louvre
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JulIa
California3 contributions
Sep 2022
This rating is specifically for the Goyard Store Saint-Honore.
I am usually a very polite person but I must say this location is a joke. They 'intentionally or not' make people wait outside for hours everyday, make you wait hopefully by telling you 'we may have it' and then tell you 'sorry, no stock' at the end.
It is like a cheap version of the 'hard-to-get' game.
I am usually a very polite person but I must say this location is a joke. They 'intentionally or not' make people wait outside for hours everyday, make you wait hopefully by telling you 'we may have it' and then tell you 'sorry, no stock' at the end.
It is like a cheap version of the 'hard-to-get' game.
Written September 10, 2022
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Little T
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Dec 2019 • Family
I ran a company based out of 72 rue SH and it was the time of my life. Living on Montaigne and working here you really take in Paris. Would suggest slow wake in this area, especially at Christmas time to see al the window decor which is very special every year.
Written May 8, 2020
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Thomas V
Oakland, CA17,572 contributions
Oct 2019
This was one of the routes into the city from the countryside many centuries ago. Was especially active with carts full of food headed to Les Halles. So there are historic buildings and churches along the way. Now it is notable for high end shopping.
Written June 4, 2020
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Loretta R
Hermosa Beach, CA395 contributions
Dec 2012 • Friends
The Rue Saint-Honore is a well located Parisian shopping street, has its own rich history, and retains a medieval feel due to its narrow span. The street cuts through the 1st District, running parallel with the more touristy Rue de Rivoli which borders the Louvre and the Tuileries Gardens. Along the Rue Saint-Honore, you will find high-end boutiques and flagship stores of world-famous designers. The street is less ornate than many neighboring streets; however, if you are serious about shopping and enjoy the few authentic medieval layouts that still exist in central Paris, then you might enjoy Rue Saint-Honore.
The street also offers history as it is one of the oldest streets in Paris, originally serving as the main link between the city and the forest villages outside medieval Paris. Traffic increased on the road with the development of the city’s famous Les Halles market. Most notable about the street is that one of the ramparts and gates also stood here, and this is the spot where Joan of Arc was wounded and taken during her unsuccessful attack on English-held Paris in 1429. There is a golden statue of Joan of Arc on the Rue de Rivoli to commemorate her attempt to free Paris; however, the actual spot where she fought and fell was on Rue Saint-Honore, where the street intersects with the Avenue of the Opera. If you look carefully, a couple stores north of this intersection, along Rue Saint-Honore, you will find a tiny building shrine to Joan of Arc with her bust emerging from the wall. Very pretty. She is facing towards the Palais Royal and Comedie Francais, which is at the opposite end of this intersection, also along the Rue Saint-Honore. Other sites along the street are the Place Vendome with its huge column topped by Napoleon dressed as a Roman Emperor and the Place de La Madeleine with its famous church that is modeled after a Roman temple.
TIP: Watch out for thieves in this area. They can smell the money walking in the square and will sometimes trail you. I once had to pop inside an Annick Goutal store to escape a relentless man who wouldn’t stop trailing me. So watch those purses/pockets and keep sharply aware of your environment.
The street also offers history as it is one of the oldest streets in Paris, originally serving as the main link between the city and the forest villages outside medieval Paris. Traffic increased on the road with the development of the city’s famous Les Halles market. Most notable about the street is that one of the ramparts and gates also stood here, and this is the spot where Joan of Arc was wounded and taken during her unsuccessful attack on English-held Paris in 1429. There is a golden statue of Joan of Arc on the Rue de Rivoli to commemorate her attempt to free Paris; however, the actual spot where she fought and fell was on Rue Saint-Honore, where the street intersects with the Avenue of the Opera. If you look carefully, a couple stores north of this intersection, along Rue Saint-Honore, you will find a tiny building shrine to Joan of Arc with her bust emerging from the wall. Very pretty. She is facing towards the Palais Royal and Comedie Francais, which is at the opposite end of this intersection, also along the Rue Saint-Honore. Other sites along the street are the Place Vendome with its huge column topped by Napoleon dressed as a Roman Emperor and the Place de La Madeleine with its famous church that is modeled after a Roman temple.
TIP: Watch out for thieves in this area. They can smell the money walking in the square and will sometimes trail you. I once had to pop inside an Annick Goutal store to escape a relentless man who wouldn’t stop trailing me. So watch those purses/pockets and keep sharply aware of your environment.
Written January 20, 2013
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Yves G
Paris, France327 contributions
Feb 2016 • Family
Today the Rue St. Honore is one of the places the very upscale shopping in Paris. The store windows are worth a look for the beauty of the objects presented, but also for the extravagance of their decoration.
Yet this street has an incredible story:
The Rue St. Honore is a very old way of Paris, extending westwards the decumanus maximus Gallo-Roman Lutetia. Originally, the street was a path that went to Saint-Ouen, Argenteuil and Neuilly. It developed at the end of the twelfth century, under the reign of Philip Augustus, it was part of the crossroads with the Rue Saint Denis and Saint-Jacques Street. It extended the rue de la Ferronnerie.
Different names were given to this street : :
the street Tirechappe (disappeared) to the Rue de l'Arbre Sec: then Chastiau FESTU street(1300) or straw castle street,
Lingerie street; Cooperage street, Hausseterie street names given between 1300 in the eighteenth century, each part of the street name according to the local activities,
The street becoming the Arbre Sec street, at the first gate St. Honore, which later became the rue du Rempart: Rue de la Croix-du-Tirouer, rue de la Croix-du-Drawer, Traihoir street or Traihouer street, Trayoir street or street Trahoir, Triouer the street or street Trioir between the thirteenth century and the fourteenth century; then Rue de la Chaussée Saint-Honoré from 1450; between the rue du Rempart (disappeared) and the Rue Royale: path Clichy (1204), highway Saint-Honoré (1283), Ground Saint-Honoré (1370) highway from the Porte Saint-Honoré (1392) Road Royal (1393), new Saint Louis Street (1407), high Street St. Louis (1421), rue Neuve St. Louis (1430), large rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré (1609), Ground Saint-Honoré (1634 ), rue Neuve Saint-Honoré (1638) This way is cited in The Tale of the streets of Paris of Guillot de Paris as rue Saint-Honouré.
In 1854 the first numbers of the rue Saint Honoré are removed by order of Baron Hausmann to make the rue des Halles
Yet this street has an incredible story:
The Rue St. Honore is a very old way of Paris, extending westwards the decumanus maximus Gallo-Roman Lutetia. Originally, the street was a path that went to Saint-Ouen, Argenteuil and Neuilly. It developed at the end of the twelfth century, under the reign of Philip Augustus, it was part of the crossroads with the Rue Saint Denis and Saint-Jacques Street. It extended the rue de la Ferronnerie.
Different names were given to this street : :
the street Tirechappe (disappeared) to the Rue de l'Arbre Sec: then Chastiau FESTU street(1300) or straw castle street,
Lingerie street; Cooperage street, Hausseterie street names given between 1300 in the eighteenth century, each part of the street name according to the local activities,
The street becoming the Arbre Sec street, at the first gate St. Honore, which later became the rue du Rempart: Rue de la Croix-du-Tirouer, rue de la Croix-du-Drawer, Traihoir street or Traihouer street, Trayoir street or street Trahoir, Triouer the street or street Trioir between the thirteenth century and the fourteenth century; then Rue de la Chaussée Saint-Honoré from 1450; between the rue du Rempart (disappeared) and the Rue Royale: path Clichy (1204), highway Saint-Honoré (1283), Ground Saint-Honoré (1370) highway from the Porte Saint-Honoré (1392) Road Royal (1393), new Saint Louis Street (1407), high Street St. Louis (1421), rue Neuve St. Louis (1430), large rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré (1609), Ground Saint-Honoré (1634 ), rue Neuve Saint-Honoré (1638) This way is cited in The Tale of the streets of Paris of Guillot de Paris as rue Saint-Honouré.
In 1854 the first numbers of the rue Saint Honoré are removed by order of Baron Hausmann to make the rue des Halles
Written April 8, 2016
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Rumples
Tucson, AZ11,708 contributions
Mar 2016 • Solo
Rue St. Honore runs from Rue de Pont Neuf on the east to Rue Royale on the west, where the name changes to Rue du Faubourg Honore, so-called because this section used to be outside the city walls. I prefer Rue St. Honore, because it holds smaller boutiques than its extension, which features big fashion houses, such as Valentino and Yves Saint Laurent. I've wandered into many of the shops on Rue St. Honore and have found affordable items during the winter and summer sales.
My best buy was a handbag reduced by 75 percent at Comptoir des Cotonniers (No. 342), which specializes in stylish casual wear. But I like to enter Colette (No. 213) at any time of year, just to gawk at its eclectic merchandise, ranging from mobile phones to fine clothing for men and women. And I never tire of window shopping at Goyard (No. 233), a shop that sells exquisite luggage, way beyond my price range.
The street's shops also include perfumeries, such as Ex Nihilo (No. 352), and chocolatiers. such as Jean Paul Hevin (No. 23) and Pierre Marcolini (No. 235). My favorite boulangerie/patisserie is Gosselin (No. 123-125), I've often picked up tasty items for a picnic here to take to the nearby Jardin des Tuileries.
Rue St. Honore is close to many major attractions. These include the Louvre, Musee des Arts Decoratifs, Palais Royal, Place Vendome, La Madeleine and Place de la Concorde. The intriguing St-Roch church stands by the street. I find it convenient to visit at least a portion of Rue St. Honore when I'm going to a nearby attraction.
My best buy was a handbag reduced by 75 percent at Comptoir des Cotonniers (No. 342), which specializes in stylish casual wear. But I like to enter Colette (No. 213) at any time of year, just to gawk at its eclectic merchandise, ranging from mobile phones to fine clothing for men and women. And I never tire of window shopping at Goyard (No. 233), a shop that sells exquisite luggage, way beyond my price range.
The street's shops also include perfumeries, such as Ex Nihilo (No. 352), and chocolatiers. such as Jean Paul Hevin (No. 23) and Pierre Marcolini (No. 235). My favorite boulangerie/patisserie is Gosselin (No. 123-125), I've often picked up tasty items for a picnic here to take to the nearby Jardin des Tuileries.
Rue St. Honore is close to many major attractions. These include the Louvre, Musee des Arts Decoratifs, Palais Royal, Place Vendome, La Madeleine and Place de la Concorde. The intriguing St-Roch church stands by the street. I find it convenient to visit at least a portion of Rue St. Honore when I'm going to a nearby attraction.
Written April 8, 2016
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alice l
Coimbra, Portugal61 contributions
Mar 2014 • Friends
Having walked a fair bit and taken in the sites of the rich and famous, which were entertaining by the way, a dodgy hip necessitated a stop in a small café/bar near the Mandarin Oriental called Le Castiglione. Ordered a gin and tonic and a coke. Fortunately I was in a corner which kept me from falling off my seat when we were presented with the bill for 26 euros. We expected expensive but 16.50 for a gin and tonic - they are having a laugh! I suppose if you can afford to stay in the 1st District then you can afford to be ripped off. It was a very nice G&T but neither the surroundings, the service nor our tight corner seat warranted the cost.
Written April 3, 2014
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adu87
Mumbai, India339 contributions
Mar 2017 • Friends
It’s a very long street, in the heart of the city. Parallel to Rue de Rivoli. It starts from Chatlet and goes right up to Madeleine. There are many bars, restaurants, boutiques etc to shop.
Written April 30, 2018
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iruag
New Delhi, India188 contributions
May 2017 • Couples
This was a very understated but chic street with some big designers.I,however,only visited the Goyard store which was a great experience.The store assistants were very helpful and forthcoming and made me decide on my choice effectively.Also,the purchase entitled me to a vat refund so it was awesome.
Written June 2, 2017
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Anna L
101 contributions
Mar 2017 • Couples
Tons of shopping along this street with some of my favourites, but we made the mistake of visiting on a Sunday, which we didn't know that practically every shop is closed. So don't visit on a Sunday!
Written May 14, 2017
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What are the antique jewellery stores to see along this street ?
Written May 23, 2018
A few are, but it is not like shopping in Oxford Street, London, say, where many stores are open noon to 6pm.
Written July 3, 2016
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