15 CHARMING PARIS STREETS YOU MUST VISIT

There’s a reason why it’s helpful to get lost in Paris, why you may ask? To find the most charming streets of course! If you are looking for the most charming streets in Paris, I got you covered!

In this post you’ll find the prettiest streets filled with pastel buildings, cobble-stoned streets, and nearby restaurants where you can dine with a view to further help you enjoy your visit.

6 Rue du Fouarre

Located in front of the oldest tree in Paris in Square René Viviani you’ll find this pastel pink building, not only is it a beautiful apartment building it’s also a souvenir shop downstairs. While you’re in the neighborhood make sure to take pictures of the numerous bridges located just north of here.

Rue de l'Abreuvoir

This cobble stone paved road is one of Paris’s most beautiful streets in my opinion. It has such a relaxing and homey atmosphere to it. Located in central Montmartre just north of Sacré-Cœur.

A few things that are less than a 2 minute walk are:

Carré Roland Dorgelès - It’s a beautiful place to take a peep at the vineyards and enjoy the atmosphere of the quiet street. Plus, the building itself is gorgeous, it looks very vintage, the orange building with green shades just give it a very antique look.

Musée de Montmartre - The Montmartre museum is just down the street, this museum holds a 17th-century house & garden and embraces  local history & culture. Admission to the museum is € 13. If you want to visit the gardens only admission is € 5.

La Maison Rose, Rue de l'Abreuvoir - This instagrammable pastel pink restaurant serves delicious homemade teas and lemonades. I think this is a perfect place to relax, grab a drink and gather your thoughts before continuing on your itinerary.

1 Rue Lamarck

Although this building is beautiful by itself, what if I told you there is an optical illusion to make this particular building look like it is sinking? Crazy huh? Read my post on how you too can get this gem of a photo!

Quick tip: if you are either making your way to Sacre Coeur from the metro or walking from Sacre Coeur to the metro I suggest giving yourself a little extra time to check out the souvenirs along Rue de Steinkerque. I personally like picking up postcards and magnets for friends and family, I found the stores located along Rue de Steinkerque have cheap and very nice items for sale.

rue du Chevalier-de-La-Barre

Along this road you’ll find numerous restaurants with plenty of sidewalk seating as well as souvenir stores. There are lots of vendors with postcards and t-shirts, it’s like a mini plaza its fairly crowded at times. So if you plan to take pictures I suggest arriving early before heading to Sacré-Cœur.

La Galette des Moulins, 1 Rue Norvins - Just a 5 minute walk past Sacré-Cœur is this delicious bakery that I am completely obsessed with. If you are looking to grab breakfast before sightseeing or if you want to grab a snack before lunch this is the place to get a pastry! They also have sandwiches, everything is ready for carry-out.

Rue Caulaincourt

The picture above is located right in front of the Lamarck - Caulaincourt metro station. The vintage metro station entrance really gives this neighborhood a unique feel, especially in the evening when the sun is going down and the lights are lit up.

Just down the road there’s a restaurant you can stop for lunch while still staying on budget.

Cafe du Mont Cenis, Rue Custine - Entrees starting at 6 euros with options such as escargots de bourgogne (snails) and french onion soup. They have bigger portions for 13 euros with options such as chicken breast with potatoes, flank steak with shallots, and burgers.

Rue Tholozé

This is one of the best downhill views I have seen in Paris. It’s coming downhill from Tentazioni rue Lepic and Le Moulin Blute-Fin.

Tentazioni rue Lepic, 86 bis Rue Lepic - Located on the corner of Rue Tholozé this affordable Italian restaurant has some great choices such as penne arrabbiata for €7!

Le Moulin Blute-Fin, 5 Hameau des artistes - This stunning windmill is an original structure has been standing since the 17th century. It was first built in 1622 and is still standing strong today, it’s crazy to think about how much the neighborhood surrounding the windmill has changed since 1622. It’s worth at least taking a quick peek and admiring it for a few minutes!

6 Rue Cadet

Not only is this a beautiful street to photograph but it’s also a busy street filled with restaurants and food stands. A few restaurants I suggest while walking along Rue Cadet are:

Le Petit Cadet, 9 Rue Cadet - Decently priced with a great variety of different foods. I suggest trying the French Beef Tartar, they also have charcuterie boards which I thought was interesting and worth trying out.

Artisan Boulanger M. Denis, 26 Rue du Faubourg Montmartre - If you happen to be in the neighborhood visiting this bakery is a MUST! I have not come across any other bakery where you can purchase bread for under 2 euros and pastries under 3 euros. This is a great bakery to stop by and pick up one of everything! They also have quiches for about 3 euros and they’re decent sized too, they’re about the size of full size plate!

Rue Norvins

If you happen to visit Rue Norvins make sure to make some time to photograph probably the most instagrammed cafe in Paris. I suggest getting there early to grab breakfast before the crowds roll in. If you find Le Consulat to be full, here are few other options:

La Bonne Franquette, 18 Rue Saint-Rustique - This charming green building with vintage features isn’t just pleasing to look at, this restaurant is more high-end then other restaurants that I have recommended. This 16th-century house is located in the center of Place du Tertre.

Fun fact: Vincent Van Gogh, who lived with his brother Theo in Montmartre at ,54 Rue Lepic just a 5 minute walk away, painted his famous painting "La Guinguette" here in 1886.

Restaurant Le Poulbot, 3 Rue Poulbot - This beautiful little restaurant will really transport you to what Montmartre must have looked like back in the early 1600’s. The decoration and the small village ambiance is just worth experiencing. If you are short on time, make a pit stop here for at least dessert, their crème brûlée is to die for and pair it with a warm hot chocolate.

Quai de la Tournelle

Located right next to Bistrot 65, Quai de la Tournelle this narrow street gives you such a relaxing and calming atmosphere while walking through it. After getting through the crowds at the Eiffel Tower we had an enjoyable stroll on our way to the Notre-Dame Cathedral from the Maubert - Mutualité metro station.

A few things that are near by that’s within a 5 minute walk:

Bridge of the Archbishopric, Pont de l'Archevêché - You know that icon bridge in Paris where everyone places a lock with their significant other? Well, that bridge is this bridge right here! Even though I don’t condone placing a lock it’s worth walking across to see the amount of locks places previously. Plus, you get an awesome view of the Notre-Dame Cathedral.

Square Jean XXIII, 4 Parvis Notre-Dame - Pl. Jean-Paul II - If you are looking for a spot to sit down and relax for a few minutes this is a great place to take a seat and people watch. People watching, enjoying the view of the Notre-Dame Cathedral and Fontaine de la Vierge sounds pretty good to me!

One of the nearest restroom to this beautiful street is on at 19-21 Rue d'Arcole.

228 Rue de l'Université

This street tends to be pretty busy since it’s located right at the foot of the Eiffel Tower and lots of tourists stop by before heading there. I definitely think it’s worth waiting out the crowds to get a nice clean picture, otherwise you stop by in the evening or early in the morning when it’s not too crowded.

If you feel hungry but aren’t too sure where to dine here are a few suggestions:

Pizza la Gourmandise, 28 Rue Augereau - I highly recommend grabbing pizza here, we ordered the campagnarde pizza and it was amazing! Next time I’m in Paris I would definitely go here again. Great pizza for a incredibly delicious pizza, take my word for it!

Cucina Eat, 65 Avenue de la Bourdonnais - This is a healthier restaurant with delicious choices made with fresh ingredients, they also have some great vegan options! A few things to try, the burrata salad, tagliatelle with truffle cream, and the penne arrabbiata.

If you choose to eat here, try and get a seat outdoor it’s definitely it for the view!

There is a nearby public restroom at the bottom of the Eiffel Tower.

Charles de Gaulle Friedland

While visiting Charles de Gaulle Friedland make sure to keep an eye out for incoming traffic and to not get hit by incoming vehicles, be cautious since it is one of the world’s busiest roundabouts.

Since the Arc de Triomphe is located in the center of a roundabout making it easy to grab pictures of the monument in different angles. It’s one of Paris’s most iconic locations, but did you know the Arc de Triomphe has an observation deck? For £12 a person you can walk up roughly 180 steps to the top to get a spectacular view of the city.

Fun fact: The monument is dedicated to the armies of France by Napoleon after their victory in the Battle of Austerlitz.

Rue Crémieux

This has to be one of my top favorites, it reminds me of Notting Hill in London or the colorful streets of Lisbon, Portugal. This street is so beautiful and no longer a secret that it’s now recognized as a tourist attraction, so just like other attractions it’s best to visit early in the morning before people start to arrive or late in the evening before the sun sets.

Just a quick reminder, this is a residential area, so just remember people do live here. While visiting be courteous to their property, don’t be loud if visiting early in the morning. Along this road there are a lot of colorful doors and beautiful buildings but I couldn’t help but shake my head at people who like to grab on to the front doors to take pictures, just be respectful.

It’s conveniently located near metro station Gare de Lyon and Quai de la Rapée.

Rue de Madrid

The exact location for this iron bridge is 16 Rue de Madrid, it’s located in a one-way street and tends to be fairly empty.

Located just down the road from the Europe-Simone Veil metro station. I’m a huge fan of this metro station, this station is one of the few station that still have the vintage metropolitan sign. It’s located in a median with two buildings in the background, overall a great place to take some photos.

Rue du Haut Pavé

I could get an apartment in Paris, it definitely would be in this neighborhood! I love the pastel colored buildings, the atmosphere at the cafes, the art galleries and shops. If you have time to add in your itinerary I highly recommend sitting down in one of the restaurants or cafes in this neighborhood to enjoy the beautiful view of the Notre-Dame Cathedral. A few I recommend are:

Le Nul Part Ailleurs, 3 Rue du Haut Pavé - This is a great choice if you are looking for a breakfast or brunch place. A pretty neat feature I liked about this cafe was that they have a sunroom in the front of the cafe where you can enjoy the views of being outside while still remaining toasty inside.

A. Lacroix Pâtissier, 11 Quai de Montebello - This cafe is a bit more on the pricier side but it’s worth checking out. You know those pastries that are made to look like realistic fruits that we’ve seen on Instagram? Well, this is one of those restaurants, they serve some great pastries one of my favorites are the ain au chocolat (chocolate croissant €2). For lunch they have items such as salads, sandwiches and even quiches that are only €4 and are fairly large.

13 Rue Gît-le-Cœur

This street is tucked away with entrances to hotels and restaurants. It’s very narrow dead end so there won’t be much traffic through here, other than the occasional scooter. Overall, it’s a quiet and charming little street to take your time admiring the architecture.

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