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Located in the heart of Paris, Rue Montorgueil is one of the French capital\u2019s most charming and historic streets. Rue Montorgueil, a primarily pedestrianized street, is lined with quality French food shops and picturesque caf\u00e9s and restaurants. Its lively atmosphere comes from locals shopping for fresh produce and from tourists soaking up the Parisian experience! You\u2019re going to love Rue Montorgueil, Paris.<\/p>\n

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Where Is Rue Montorgueil, Paris?<\/h2>\n

Rue Montorgueil runs through the 1st and 2nd arrondissements. Rue Montorgueil starts at rue R\u00e9aumur in the 2nd arrondissement and runs down to Les Halles in the 1st arrondissement. Please note that the north end of Rue Montorgueil is called rue des Petits Carreaux.<\/p>\n

Getting To Rue Montorgueil, Paris<\/h2>\n

By M\u00e9tro<\/span><\/strong>: Les Halles (line 4) or Sentier (line 3) As you exit Sentier, notice the art nouveau<\/a><\/span><\/strong> entrance designed by Hector Guimard.<\/p>\n

You\u2019ll see the green archway welcoming you to rue Montorgueil. <\/p>\n

7 Great Stops on rue Montorgueil<\/h2>\n

1. P\u00e2tisserie Stohrer<\/h2>\n

51 rue Montorgueil, 75002, Paris<\/p>\n

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The plaque to the left of the shop reminds us that P\u00e2tissserie Stohrer is a historical site. It\u2019s the oldest pastry shop in Paris and one of the best and most famous.<\/p>\n

P\u00e2tissserie Stohrer was founded in 1730 by Nicolas Stohrer, pastry chef for King Louis XV. The interior of the Paris pastry shop is stunning along with its exquisite pastries. Nicolas Stohrer invented Rum Baba and also Puits d\u2019Amour (the Well of Love). Their croissants make the list of the best ones in Paris<\/a><\/span><\/strong>! P\u00e2tissserie Stohrer is a must-stop when ambling along Rue Montorgueil! <\/p>\n

Hours<\/strong>: Monday to Saturday 8 AM to 8:30 PM; Sundays 8 AM to 8:00 PM<\/p>\n

2. Au Rocher de Cancale<\/h2>\n

78 rue Montorgueil, 75002, Paris<\/p>\n

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The gorgeous 17th-century sculpted fa\u00e7ade of this historical restaurant is a feast for the eyes as you stroll along rue Montorgueil. Au Rocher du Cancale has been on rue Montorgueil since 1804 and serving the best oysters from Cancale, a seaside village in Brittany<\/a><\/span><\/strong>. In fact, Cancale is the first place I ever had a pot of steaming mussels<\/a><\/span><\/strong>! <\/p>\n

Au Rocher de Cancale has a wide menu including burgers and salads but it might just be the perfect place to dive into a platter of oysters! Why not raise a glass to Honor\u00e9 de Balzac who was known to devour oodles of oysters here and make copious observations about humans which later appeared in his famous \u201cLa Comedie Humaine.\u201d <\/p>\n

Take a page from Balzac! Linger a while at Au Rocher de Cancale, enjoy being a \u201cgourmand\u201d and scribble down your observations on the people around you! <\/p>\n

Hours<\/strong>: Monday to Sunday 7:00 AM to 2:00 AM<\/p>\n

3. Mariage Fr\u00e8res \u2013 French Tea since 1854<\/h2>\n

90 rue Montorgueil, 75002, Paris<\/p>\n

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The world-famous tea house, Mariage Fr\u00e8res, was founded in Paris in 1854. Tea lovers will be in heaven upon entering the shop on rue Montorgueil. The walls are lined with a multitude of loose tea flavours and the Mariage Fr\u00e8res signature tins which make a great collector\u2019s item and the perfect gift. Will you choose flowery and fruity Marco Polo, an Early Grey French Blue, or the Wedding Imp\u00e9rial? <\/p>\n

Hours:<\/strong> Monday to Saturday 10:30 AM to 7:30 PM<\/p>\n

4. Grom Montorgueil<\/h2>\n

96 rue Montorgueil, 75002 Paris<\/p>\n

I first sought out Grom with my daughter for their gluten-free ice cream cone. What I discovered was phenomenal Italian gelato and delicious gluten-free cones. Made in the Italian traditional method, the gelato at Grom is made with high-quality fresh milk and little sugar. There is a wide range of fun flavours from tiramisu to chestnut and plenty of traditional flavours to please every gelato lover! The fresh fruit sorbet flavours are plentiful. Grom is an essential stop on rue Montorgueil. <\/p>\n

Hours:<\/strong> Monday to Thursday 12 to 11:30 PM; Saturday 11:00 AM to 12:30 AM; Sunday 11:00 AM to 11:30 PM<\/p>\n

5. Venchi Chocolat et Gelato Montorgueil<\/h2>\n

12 rue des Petits Carreaux, 75002 Paris (the high end of rue Montorgeuil)<\/p>\n

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The artisanal gelato at Venchi, an Italian chocolate and gelato shop, is to die for. All the ingredients come from Italy and the artisanal gelato is handmade on the premises. It\u2019s creamy and the flavours are intense. It\u2019s the perfect refreshing treat to savour while strolling Rue Montorgueil.<\/p>\n

Sign up for their loyalty card (free) and receive a small chocolate bar for free! <\/p>\n

There are several small tables outside the boutique on rues de Petits Carreaux to enjoy your gelato. I chose the hazelnut and cappuccino. Both were delicious.<\/p>\n

For the vegans in the crowd, there are five sorbet flavours available (mostly fresh fruits). <\/p>\n

Hours<\/strong>: Monday to Friday 9 AM to 10 PM; Saturday 10:30 AM to 11 PM; Sunday 10:30 AM to 10 PM<\/p>\n

6. P\u00e2tisserie Jeffrey Cagnes<\/h2>\n
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The corner location of P\u00e2tisserie Jeffrey Cagnes is ideal. You just can\u2019t pass by the shop windows without entering and admiring the array of scrumptious-looking p\u00e2tisseries. What will you choose? A glossy eclair? A Paris Brest? I chose one of his individual Galette des Rois<\/a><\/span><\/strong> (pictured on the right). It was filled with a hazelnut cream \u2013 and simply to die for! Add a delicious treat from Jeffrey Cagnes to your explorations along rue Montorgueil.<\/p>\n

Hours<\/strong>: Monday to Saturday 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM; Sundays 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM<\/p>\n

7. L\u2019Escargot Montorgueil <\/h2>\n

38 rue Montorgueil, 75001, Paris<\/p>\n

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This mythical restaurant on rue Montorgueil has been serving classic French dishes (and plenty of snails) since 1832. If you\u2019re looking to experience classic French dishes in a stunning setting, look no further than L\u2019Escargot Montorgueil. On the menu you\u2019ll find platters of escargots, frog\u2019s legs, foie gras, and beef tartare. Finish with a Paris Brest or an Eclair caf\u00e9. Bon app\u00e9tit! <\/p>\n

Hours<\/strong>: Monday to Sunday 12 noon to 10:00 PM<\/p>\n

Rue Montorgueil: A Little History<\/h2>\n

As far back as the 13th century, there has been a street here acting as a key trading route in and out of Paris. It has had many different names over the centuries such as Chemin du Val-Larroneux and Chemin de la Vall\u00e9e aux Voleurs. It\u2019s always been a route that leads to the central marketplace, Les Halles, that King Phillipe Auguste created in 1183. At one time it was called rue des Poissonniers<\/em> (Fishermen\u2019s street) for the fishermen who brought their fresh catch from Normandy to the market.<\/p>\n

There was even a parc des hu\u00eetres<\/em> (an oyster park) set up on rue Montorgueil until 1866. Live oysters were kept in basins to keep up with the demand of Parisians. Oysters were not a luxury food at this point in history. <\/p>\n

Rue Montorgueil or Mount Orgueilleux meaning Mount Pride was renamed in the late 18th Century. According to Victor Hugo in les Miserables<\/em>, the street was named after an instrument (un orgueil) used to carry heavy loads. Others say that the nouveau riche were settling on this hill which had formerly been the landfill from the market. How proud they were\u2026<\/p>\n

Rue Montorgueil holds stories from centuries past and great appeal today in 2025 with its unforgettable Parisian ambience.<\/p>\n

Vestige of Colonial Era Ceramics<\/h2>\n
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Let your eyes drift upward at 10 rue des Petits-Carreaux. I noticed this ceramic painting when I was happily enjoying my gelato from Venchi next door. It stopped me in my tracks. Shocked at this scene from a different time, I had a good stare at it.<\/p>\n

Classified as a Historic Monument since 1984, this controversial depiction is one of the last visual testimonies in the streets of Paris of the French Colonial period.<\/p>\n

Installed in 1890, the sign indicates that Au Planteur is the only store (Aucune Succursale) selling exotic products from the colonies such as coffee, tea, chocolate, and cane sugar. <\/p>\n

This sign is often vandalized, understandably. Where is the historical sign putting the ceramic painting in context? <\/p>\n

Other Streets To Explore Near Rue Montorgueil<\/h2>\n
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Rue du Nil, another Paris paradise for foodies, is a 4-minute walk from rue Montorgueil. You\u2019ll find the Michelin-starred restaurant Frenchie <\/strong>here along with the Frenchies Wine Bar<\/strong> (Frenchie Bar \u00e0 Vins). I saw my first enormous round of Comt\u00e9 cheese being rolled in the Cr\u00e8merie of Terroirs d\u2019Avenir<\/a><\/strong>. It\u2019s charming pink fa\u00e7ade drew me in and I was immediately impressed by the artisanal French cheese<\/a><\/span><\/strong> and dairy products. What I discovered was that Terroirs d\u2019Avenir has a multitude of shops on rue du Nil all focussed on bringing fresh, natural products from French farmers to Parisian chefs and Parisians.<\/p>\n

Insider Tip<\/strong>: Calling all vegetarians and vegans\u2026one of the best Paris vgetarian restaurants, Kapunka<\/strong>, is kiddy corner to Rue du Nil. Find it listed in my top Vegetarian and Vegan Restaurants in Paris<\/a><\/span><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Attractions Near Rue Montorgueil<\/h2>\n

Rue Montorgueil is in the heart of Paris making it an easy addition to your itinerary. Here are a few major landmarks within walking distance<\/strong> of Rue Montorgueil: <\/p>\n