Boulevard des Italiens, Paris

Name: Boulevard des Italiens
Address: Paris, France

#1121 among attractions in Paris

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The boulevard des Italiens is a boulevard in Paris. It is one of the 'Grands Boulevards' in Paris, a chain of boulevards built through the former course of the Wall of Charles V and the Louis XIII Wall, which were destroyed by the orders of Louis XIV. The origin of the name is the théâtre des Italiens built on it in 1783, shortly before the French Revolution on the site now occupied by the third Salle Favart. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 48°52'18"N, 2°20'14"E

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Opéra (Chaussée-d'Antin)Paris France

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Boulevard des Italiens – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Palais Garnier, Harry's New York Bar, Passage des Panoramas, Passage Jouffroy.

~1250 ftW
Italian-style opera with Library Museum
Palais Garnier, Paris
7 min walk • The Palais Garnier is a majestic opera house that stands as a beacon of cultural sophistication in the heart of Paris, France. This architectural masterpiece, adorned with opulent decorations and intricate details, was inaugurated in 1875 and is named after its...
~1520 ftSW
Nightlife
Harry's New York Bar, Paris
8 min walk • Tucked away in the heart of Paris, Harry's New York Bar is a slice of the Big Apple's history embedded in the City of Light. This iconic establishment, located at 5 Rue Daunou, has been serving patrons since its doors opened in 1911.
~1120 ftSE
Shopping, Street, Shopping centre
Passage des Panoramas, Paris
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Paris, Passage des Panoramas is a historic covered arcade that offers a charming glimpse into the city's past. This street, known for its glass-roofed gallery, is one of the earliest examples of such arcades in the French capital, dating back...
~1210 ftE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Passage Jouffroy, Paris
6 min walk • The Passage Jouffroy is a covered passages of Paris, France, located in the 9th arrondissement. It runs between the Boulevard Montmartre to the south and the Rue de la Grange-Batelière to the north.
~1340 ftW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Ballet
Paris Opera, Paris
7 min walk • The Paris Opera, also known as the Palais Garnier, is a 1,979-seat opera house that is a beacon of classical music and ballet in the heart of Paris. Commissioned as part of the great Parisian reconstruction project undertaken by Emperor Napoleon III, it was designed by...
~1200 ftE
Wax museum depicting French history
Musée Grévin, Paris
6 min walk • The Musée Grévin is a wax museum located in the heart of Paris, France, that offers visitors a unique opportunity to meet and snap photos with lifelike replicas of celebrities, historical figures, and fictional characters.
~1430 ftW
Museum
Bibliothèque-Musée de l'Opéra National de Paris, Paris
7 min walk • The Bibliothèque-Musée de l'Opéra National de Paris is a library and museum of the Paris Opera and is located in the 9th arrondissement at 8 rue Scribe, Paris, France. It is no longer managed by the Opera, but instead is part of the Music Department of the National Library of France.
~450 ftE
48°52'17"N • 2°20'20"E
Passages des Princes, Paris
3 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
~1460 ftSW
Theater
Théâtre Daunou, Paris
8 min walk • The théâtre Daunou is a Parisian theater with 450 seats, located at 7 rue Daunou in the 2nd arrondissement of Paris.
~1260 ftSE
Theater, Opera
Théâtre Feydeau, Paris
7 min walk • The Théâtre Feydeau, a former Parisian theatre company, was founded in 1789 with the patronage of Monsieur, Comte de Provence, and was therefore initially named the Théâtre de Monsieur.
~290 ftE
Concerts and shows, Theater, Opera
Opéra Comique, Paris
2 min walk • The Opéra-Comique is a Paris opera company which was founded around 1714 by some of the popular theatres of the Parisian fairs.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Boulevard des Italiens?

Nearby attractions include Salle Favart, Paris (2 min walk), Opéra Comique, Paris (2 min walk), Rue Laffitte, Paris (4 min walk), Boulevard des Capucines, Paris (5 min walk).

How to get to Boulevard des Italiens by public transport?

The nearest stations to Boulevard des Italiens:

Bus

Choiseul • Lines: 20, 32, N15, N16 (2 min walk)
Le Peletier - Haussmann • Lines: 32, 45 (3 min walk)

Metro

Richelieu - Drouot • Lines: 8, 9 (3 min walk)
Quatre Septembre • Lines: 3 (4 min walk)

Train

Auber (9 min walk)
Haussmann - Saint-Lazare (12 min walk)

Ferry

Louvre • Lines: Batobus (22 min walk)
Musée d'Orsay • Lines: Batobus (23 min walk)