What do Rue Saint-Honoré, Avenue Montaigne, and Rue de Rivoli all have in common? They're some of the most fashionable streets in
Paris. The French capital is often regarded as the most fashionable city in the world; the definitive fashion capital, if you will. And whether you agree with that or not, there's no denying that the city does have a lot of style. You'll find it in these popular streets. Some are lined with high-fashion boutiques and famous department stores, while others draw in well-dressed locals by way of chic cafes and upscale restaurants.
Rue Saint-Honoré
For many years now, Rue Saint-Honoré is synonymous with
haute couture. You can even trace its fashionable origins as far back as the 18th century; when a pharmacy here sold beauty products to none other than the infamous Marie Antoinette and the rest of the French Royal Court. Today, Rue Saint-Honoré remains one of the best places to get your hands on all sorts of high-end finds. From designer clothes to top-notch cosmetics, there's no end to what money can buy here. At the same time, the 1,840-meter-long street is also near many of the city's best spots, including Place Vendôme, Palais Royal, and the Louvre, among many others.
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Avenue Montaigne
In this day and age, hearing the words “Avenue Montaigne” will automatically fill your head with thoughts of otherworldly glamour and classic beauty. This is where you'll find the headquarters of Christian Dior, after all, one of the most famous
haute couture houses ever established. Still operating as a global luxury brand, the label has gone on to symbolize traditional sophistication in the ever-fickle world of high fashion. You'll find it in the
8th arrondissement, one of the more upscale districts of the city, and it's lined with other luxury shops and designer boutiques apart from Dior.
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Avenue des Champs-Élysées
Also in the 8th arrondissement is the iconic Avenue des Champs-Élysées, arguably the main thoroughfare of the French capital. To the outside world, the famous avenue is where the city celebrates all sorts of French national holidays, especially since it leads up to the Arc de Triomphe. Parisians, on the other hand, know that Avenue des Champs-Élysées, perhaps even the entire
Champs-Élysées district altogether, is one of the most fashionable areas in the city. The avenue alone is lined with shops and boutiques of the biggest names in fashion—Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Saint Laurent, Guerlain, and more.
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Boulevard Haussmann
Have you ever wondered where the
most famous Parisian department stores are located? Boulevard Haussmann! Stretching from the 8th to the
9th arrondissement, this is where you'll find two of the most iconic names in the city's retail scene—Galeries Lafayette and Printemps Haussmann. To say that these two are a shopaholic's heaven is an understatement. These are the meccas of fashion in the world's fashion capital, both filled with the most famous designer brands and luxury labels. From haute couture to
prêt-à-porter (ready-to-wear), you couldn't have asked for a better place to spend your money.
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Rue de la Paix
Rue de la Paix is sandwiched between two iconic Parisian spots, Place Vendôme on one end and Opéra Garnier on the other. Located in the
2nd arrondissement, the street also has an impressive history in haute couture. Many of the best and most popular dressmakers had their own boutiques and showrooms here, including Charles Fredrick Worth, who the fashion industry considers as “father of haute couture.” Worth was so prolific and beloved among the era's elites that he even dressed Empress Eugenie, the wife of Napoleon III. Today, Rue de la Paix remains a site for high-class luxury, especially with the various
French jewelry brands that have set up shop here, including Cartier, Messika Joaillerie, and more.
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Rue de Rivoli
There are mainly two reasons why Rue de Rivoli is another of the most fashionable streets in Paris. Firstly, it's in the affluent
1st arrondissement and is fairly near a good number of the city's most beloved spots. It won't take long for you to get to the Louvre Museum, Place Vendôme, Jardin des Tuileries, and even Place de la Concorde. Because of this, you'll also find that Rue de Rivoli is home to some of the most upscale restaurants and best cafes in Paris, thus, the second reason. These are the trendy hotspots that the fashion crowds flock to for a break, especially amidst the always-busy
Paris Fashion Week.
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Rue Saint-Dominique
If you love fashion and you're looking for a
luxury apartment in Paris to rent, you'll want to get a place near or perhaps even on Rue Saint-Dominique in the
7th arrondissement. For one thing, you couldn't get any more
Parisian than this address. Since the iconic Eiffel Tower is also in the 7th arrondissement, you'll increase your chances of getting a fabulous apartment with a view of the landmark. At the same time, Rue Saint-Dominique is fairly popular among fashion elites and shopaholics too. While it still has its fair share of famous brands, the street is better known for its more local and underrated boutiques.
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Paris is truly the world's fashion capital, especially when you discover its most fashionable streets. From chic boulevards filled with charming hotspots to famous avenues lined with luxury department stores, these areas define the French capital's famous style.
