The Montorgueil district
Hype, Swag & authentic!
Located very close to the famous district Le Marais, and well known for its covered passages and food shops, the district is named by its main street, rue Montorgueil.
At the heart of the smallest Parisian district, it forms the largest pedestrian space in the capital.
The good life !
The main street of this area, rue Montorgueil, has become one of the most attractive place in the capital.
Very popular for Parisians since cars have been prohibited,it is certainly the street in Paris which has the most cafés & terraces per square meter.
The diverse population of this neighborhood changes depending on the time of day. Sometimes visited by tourists who find the Paris of postcards there, by employees working in the area who come to eat at lunchtime and by everyone in the early evening who come to enjoy the numerous cafes (what we call "Apéro" time, a french way of life...)
good
places
Passages, food shops, bars and restaurants... here are some good places not to be missed:
At 51 rue Montorgueil, in a sumptuous decor designed by Paul Baudry (decorator of the Opéra Garnier) is the Stohrer Bakery-Pâtisserie. Founded in 1730, it is the oldest pastry shop in Paris.
The Passage du Grand Cerf is a must-see and links the district to the famous rue Saint-Denis.
At 78 rue Montorgueil, the listed building "Au Rocher de Cancale" opened in 1848 when the street was just a succession of delicatessens specializing in the sale of oysters.
Escargot Montorgueil, which was the favorite table of Sacha Guitry, Marcel Proust and Salvador Dali, has been delighting Parisians since 1832.