You definitely shouldn’t miss out on the famous streets in Paris when you’re visiting the city.
There are a lot of well-known streets in the city. Some of these are famous as they’re often photographed because of their beautiful Eiffel Tower view and some of these are famous because of their shops or iconic buildings. It can be a lot of fun to visit these places, see their architecture and buildings, and take some photos.
This list of Paris famous streets includes the most well-known streets you should definitely see, including ones near the Eiffel Tower, in Montmartre, and more.
Famous Streets in Paris
Rue de l’Université
Highlights: Beautiful view of the Eiffel Tower, popular spot for photography
Rue de l’Université is a very long street that is located in the 7th arrondissement of Paris.
The street is most famous for a very short part of it that is situated next to the Eiffel Tower. It is one of the most photographed places in the city and for a good reason!
Because this part of the street is very close to the Eiffel Tower, it looks very large in all the pictures you take here, and you can also capture beautiful Parisian architecture in your shots when you take photos here.
But there’s more to Rue de l’Université than just this short part.
For example, it crosses the Esplanade des Invalides and many stores and art galleries are situated along the street.
Avenue Montaigne
Highlights: Many luxury stores, such as Dior, Prada, and Chanel
Avenue Montaigne is a street that is located in the 8th arrondissement. It runs from Place de l’Alma to the Champs-Élysées. The street is known for its many luxury stores and Avenue Montaigne is one of the best shopping streets in Paris.
Some of the stores that are located on the street are Dior, Chanel, and Prada.
You can also find the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées on the street. Each year, there are several great opera performances at this theater, as well as other types of shows.
Avenue Montaigne is worth checking out during the holiday season as well because some of the stores have beautiful Christmas decorations during that time.
Avenue de Camoëns
Highlights: Great view of the Eiffel Tower, popular place for photography
Avenue de Camoëns is one of the most famous streets in Paris and one of the best streets if you want to enjoy a view of the Eiffel Tower.
You can find Avenue de Camoëns next to Trocadéro in the 16th arrondissement.
Avenue de Camoëns is one of the shortest avenues in Paris.
At one end of the street, you can find a staircase that leads to a monument dedicated to the poet Luís de Camões.
Because of the view of the Eiffel Tower that you can get from the street and the beautiful buildings that are located on the street, Avenue de Camoëns is one of the most popular places for photography in Paris.
Avenue des Champs-Élysées
Highlights: Shopping street with many shops, starts at the Arc de Triomphe, and it’s the finish of the Tour de France
Avenue des Champs-Élysées might be the most famous street on this list.
This is a street that is about 2 kilometers long and runs from Place de la Concorde to Place Charles de Gaulle, where you can find the Arc de Triomphe.
The street is home to lots of theaters, stores, and restaurants.
Some of the stores that are located at the Champs-Élysées are Apple, Nike, Zara, and Longchamp.
When you are going to the street, I also recommend going to the Ladurée branch that you can find at the street to get delicious macarons or to have breakfast.
Avenue des Champs-Élysées is also used for many annual events. For example, it is the location of the finish of the Tour de France.
Rue Saint-Honoré
Highlights: Dates back to the 13th century, many luxury stores, such as Valentino
Rue Saint-Honoré is a famous street in Paris that runs parallel to Rue de Rivoli. The street is one of the city’s oldest streets and a part of the street dates back to the 13th century.
Rue Saint-Honoré boasts many luxury stores. There are shops for well-known luxury brands, such as Valentino and Burberry, as well as independent luxury boutiques.
Some iconic landmarks are located along the street, such as Palais-Royal, which is a former royal palace with a beautiful courtyard.
There are also many restaurants and cafes at Rue Saint-Honoré. One of the best cafes that you can find here is Café Saint Honoré.
Boulevard Haussmann
Highlights: Has two famous department stores, Printemps and Galeries Lafayette
Boulevard Haussmann is a boulevard that is situated in the 8th and 9th arrondissements.
The boulevard is known for its department stores. There are two famous department stores on the boulevard: Printemps and Galeries Lafayette.
You can find many luxury brands and some other brands at both of these department stores.
Both department stores also have a rooftop from where you can enjoy a view of Paris.
The main building of Galeries Lafayette is very beautiful. It features a large glass and metal dome and there are lots of decorations.
In addition to that, Galeries Lafayette has beautiful window displays during the holiday season and there is a large Christmas tree.
Rue de l’Abreuvoir
Highlights: Filming location for Emily in Paris
Rue de l’Abreuvoir is one of the oldest streets in Paris. It is a beautiful street that is located in Montmartre and the street dates back to the 14th century.
On the street, you can see La Maison Rose, which is one of Montmartre’s most iconic buildings. This is a pink house that was visited by many singers and artists in the past. The house is a restaurant with a small menu of dishes that are made with fresh and seasonal ingredients.
When you are at one end of the street, you can enjoy a view of the Sacré-Coeur Basilica.
The street is also famous because it was a filming location for the popular Netflix series Emily in Paris.
Avenue de l’Opéra
Highlights: Runs from the Louvre Museum to Palais Garnies, has many stores
Avenue de l’Opéra is a street that was created at the end of the 19th century, and it was part of the Haussman renovation of the city.
The street runs from the Louvre Museum to Palais Garnier, the famous opera house. Palais Garnier is a historic opera house that opened in 1875 and it is one of the most iconic landmarks of Paris.
At the Avenue de l’Opéra, you can find a lot of stores.
What’s unique about this avenue, in contrast to many other avenues in Paris, is that there are no trees. Because of this, you can get an unobstructed view of Palais Garnier from every spot in the street.
Boulevard de Clichy
Highlights: Moulin Rouge and a lot of cafes
Boulevard de Clichy is a famous street in Montmartre where many artists lived in the past. It runs from Place de Clichy to Rue des Martyrs.
Many famous buildings can be found on Boulevard de Clichy.
One of the most famous landmarks on Boulevard de Clichy is the Moulin Rouge or Red Mill. This is a famous place for cabaret in the city with a unique Red Mill on the outside. It was founded in 1889.
Furthermore, many houses where famous people used to live are located on the boulevard and you can also find a lot of iconic cafes on the street.
Avenue Kléber
Highlights: Luxurious hotels and restaurants
Avenue Kléber is a famous street in Paris that you can find in the 16th arrondissement of Paris. The avenue runs from Place Charles de Gaulle, where you can find the Arc de Triomphe, to Place du Trocadéro, where you can enjoy a beautiful view of the Eiffel Tower.
The street was created in 1863 and on it, you can see many beautiful buildings with unique architectural styles.
The street is home to several restaurants and luxurious hotels. For example, you can find The Peninsula Paris on Avenue Kléber, which is a historic luxury hotel that opened in 1908.
Avenue Rapp
Highlights: Restaurants, views of the Eiffel Tower on and close to the street
Avenue Rapp is a street that runs from Pont de l’Alma to Champ de Mars. It is a beautiful avenue with trees on both sides of the street.
On the street, you can find restaurants, stores, and the flower shop L’Howea.
There are 4 viewpoints on and close to the street from where you can see the Eiffel Tower. You can see the Eiffel Tower when you stand in front of Rue de Monttessuy when you are in Rue Edmond Valentin, when you stand in front of Rue du Général Camou, and when you are on Square Rapp.
You can also see the Lavirotte Building at 29 Avenue Rapp. This is a building that was designed by Jules Lavirotte and it dates back to the year 1900. The building is one of the best examples of the Art Nouveau style in Paris.
Avenue George V
Highlights: Luxury stores and hotels
Avenue George V runs from Place de l’Alma to the Champs-Élysées in the 8th arrondissement.
The street is home to luxury stores, luxury hotels, and other notable venues.
For example, some of the luxury stores that you can find on Avenue George V are Hermès and Saint Laurent Paris.
The Four Seasons Hôtel George V is also located in the street, as well as the Bvlgari Hôtel Paris and other luxury hotels.
Crazy Horse Paris, one of the most famous cabarets in Paris, can be found on 12 Avenue George V.
Boulevard de Grenelle
Highlights: Metro line 6 runs above it
Boulevard de Grenelle is an avenue located to the south of the Eiffel Tower in the 15th arrondissement. It runs between Place Cambronne and Pont de Bir-Hakeim.
What makes the street special is Metro Line 6 which runs above ground through the boulevard. Every few minutes, you can see the metro car ride through the avenue.
A great way to see the avenue is by riding the metro, and when you do I recommend riding the metro across the Pont de Bir-Hakeim as well as you can get an amazing view of the Eiffel Tower from the metro.
Rue de Rivoli
Highlights: Has many shops, such as Zara and Urban Outfitters
Rue de Rivoli is one of the most famous streets in Paris that runs parallel to the north wing of the Louvre Museum and the Tuileries Garden in the 1st and 4th arrondissements of the city.
It is one of the best streets for shopping in the city.
Most of the stores can be found on the part of the street east of Rue du Louvre. There, you can find retailers, such as Zara, UNIQLO, and Urban Outfitters. The department store La Samaritaine is also located on this part of Rue de Rivoli.
The section of the street next to the Tuileries Garden is home to many cafes, such as Café Kitsuné Tuileries and Café Carrousel, as well as bookstores, performed stores, pastry shops, and other types of shops.
Rue Lepic
Highlights: Famous people lived in houses on the street
Rue Lepic is one of the most famous streets in Montmartre in the 18th arrondissement.
The street starts at Boulevard de Clichy and runs to Place Jean-Baptiste-Clément.
When you walk through the street, you can see beautiful architecture.
Some famous places are located on Rue Lepic.
For example, the famous painter Vincent Van Gogh and his brother lived in a house on this street.
Other famous people also lived in houses on the street.
You can also find Café des 2 Moulins on the street. This cafe was a film location for the film Amélie.
Rue Crémieux
Highlights: Many colorful houses
Rue Crémieux is a street in the 12th arrondissment. The street’s history dates back to the year 1857, but it had a different name back then. In 1993, the street became a pedestrian-only street.
This street is famous for its many colorful houses, and it is a popular photo location in Paris.
Most of the houses on the streets are painted in a beautiful pastel color.
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Have fun exploring the famous streets in Paris! I hope you liked these streets.