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Rue de Rivoli

★ 4.6 (895)Free

Rue de Rivoli is a long, arcaded street in the 1st arrondissement, running past the Louvre and Tuileries Garden. Its covered walkways shelter shops, souvenir stores, and cafés, making it popular for strolling regardless of weather. The street connects several major sights, and its uniform 19th-century architecture gives the area a distinctly historic Parisian feel.

✨ Reasons to go

  • 1The street was commissioned by Napoleon I and named after his victory at the Battle of Rivoli.
  • 2Its uniform arcaded facades set a template for Parisian street architecture in the 19th century.

💡 Good to know

  • 1Best enjoyed on weekends when traffic is reduced and the street feels calmer
  • 2wear comfortable shoes since it stretches past the Louvre and Tuileries Gardens with plenty of shops to browse.

⏱️ Typical visit

30 min

🕰️ Best time

morning, lunchtime, afternoon or early evening

🚶 Walking intensity

Active — lots of walking

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Address

Rue de Rivoli, Paris, France · Le MaraisGoogleApple
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Hours

  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours
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Booking

Walk-in

What people say

"It is a memorable place for me because I passed by it every time I went to Tuileries Garden. The statue in the middle of this street was magnificent."

— MJ Kim