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Rue de Rivoli

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Stroll along Rue de Rivoli, one of Paris's grand arcaded streets. Wander under the covered walkways past shops, cafés, and souvenir stores as you move between the Louvre and Tuileries Garden, sheltered from the weather.

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Reasons to go

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

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.

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Address

Rue de Rivoli, Paris, France · Le Marais
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Hours

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Booking

Walk-in

Duration

30 min

Best time

morning, lunchtime, afternoon or early evening

Intensity

Active — lots of walking

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Good to know

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

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.

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MJ Kim

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