Rue Saint-Paul
Shop and explore along Rue St-Paul - the oldest street in Montreal
Through the heart of Old Montreal runs the city's oldest street, Rue St-Paul. Paved with cobblestones this narrow street is one of the most interesting places to explore in the city and should be on every visitors must see list.
This historic street started out as a path that ran alongside the Fort or Commune from which the city first established its roots. The path was first paved way back in 1672. The street was named after the city's founder, Paul de Chomedey de Maisonneuve who had lived on the path himself in a house he built in 1650.
Today Rue St-Paul offers visitors to Montreal the chance to step far back in time and experience the charm and atmosphere of Old Europe as they stroll along the narrow cobblestone street.
Rue St-Paul is a great place to spend a day shopping at the many unique boutique shops and galleries; definitely a refreshing change from the cookie cutter franchise shops in the malls. After you are all shopped out and getting hungary you can sit down and enjoy a fabulous meal and some refreshment at one of the many cafes and restaurants tucked along this picturesque street.
Not to be missed while shopping along this old street is the beautifully restore Bonsecours Market where you will find a number of upscale boutiques and galleries with a focus an local goods and works of art.
Facts For Your Visit
Fee: NoAddress: Rue Saint-Paul O, Montréal, QC, Canada
Rue Saint-Paul Reviews
Rated out of 5
Great place to hang out and wonderful restaurants! Parts of the road were under construction, but you could bypass on the sidewalks. Very busy on the weekends.
Raman Gill - 4 weeks ago
Dec2024 Historic, famed, and notable Old Town street that is a must walk for every visitor.
Lots of interesting establishments, architectural century old buildings, streets and squares. Wide range of traditional to modern businessea and galleries.
Winter transition weather does not dampen the festive feel of the street
Oliver Pe - 7 months ago
Considered to be the most beautiful street of Montreal. Well it was mostly under construction but maybe when they are done it will be but I was not all that impressed. Souvenir stores back to back filled with over priced item but you can find a deal if you look. I did find some very nice spots and I took some beautiful pictures of some amazing stone buildings
Randall Eckerich - 9 months ago
All my friends thought I was in Europe just based on my Instagram stories lol. Beautiful street, specially at night when the city really comes to life.
Ivan Corona - a year ago
Nice street with OK restaurants and bars, this area is small and not like classic cities at Europe.
Oren Rozner - 3 years ago
Directions
| Metro Line | Nearest Station | Walking Time |
|---|---|---|
| Line 2 - Orange | Place-d'Armes or Champ-de-Mars | 2 + Minutes |
How to get to Rue Saint-Paul by Metro
To reach and explore Rue Saint-Paul in Old Montreal take the Metro to either Place-d'Armes or Champ-de-Mars Station and make your way south until you get to Rue Saint-Paul.
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