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The Faubourg St-Honore and the Louvre

Map of The Faubourg St-Honoré and the Louvre

This is the least claustrophobic district of central Paris, with the grand Louvre museum, formal Jardin des Tuileries, and vast place de la Concorde stretched out majestically between the Seine and the busy rue de Rivoli thoroughfare. Running parallel to the north is the narrow and winding rue St-Honoré, a trendy shopping street that skirts the arcaded boutiques and gardens of the Palais-Royal and the exclusive jewelers of the place Vendôme. Farther west the street turns into the rue du Faubourg St-Honoré, home to many Parisian couture houses. It's worth noting that travelers on a tight budget can find affordable hotels and cafés among the palaces and designer boutiques. Easy access to several métro lines makes it a convenient base for exploring other neighborhoods.

At a Glance

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SHOPPING

1. Jardin des Tuileries
The gardens have inspired painters and poets alike.
2. The Louvre
Find out for yourself why people call it the greatest museum in the world.
3. Palais-Royal
Colette called her neighborhood "the heart of the city."
Colette
Wiggle into the ultimate little black dress at this fashionista shrine.
Ladurée
Proust himself would approve of the macaron pastries here.