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
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This street is a must see spot but dont go to where google has the pin, go to the montreal city hall and walk the street from there.
Matt Vargo - in the last week
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 months ago
One of the main streets in old Montreal where there are a lot of souvenir stores abd cafés is Saint Paul street. You can explore the street and get a feeling of the European heritage that governs the architecture of the area.
Reza Sattarzadeh Nowbari - 2 months ago
Such a beautiful place to walk through with all the cafes around. Gives you a European vibe. Definitely recommend for visiting
Madonna Kamil - 3 months ago
Beautiful street
Kazuyo Sugiura - 2 months 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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