Rue Saint-Dominique, Paris

Name: Rue Saint-Dominique
Address: rue St.-Dominique, Paris, France

#639 among attractions in Paris

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The Rue Saint-Dominique is a street in the 7th arrondissement of Paris. It was formerly known as Chemin de la Longue Raye, Chemin des Treilles, Chemin Herbu, Chemin de l'Oseraie, Chemin du Port, Chemin des Vaches, Chemin de la Justice and Chemin des Charbonniers. It was renamed Rue Saint-Dominique in 1643 after the Dominican monastery set up a few years earlier near the eastern end of the street, whose only remnant is the Église Saint-Thomas-d’Aquin on the Place Saint-Thomas-d’Aquin. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 48°51'35"N, 2°18'38"E

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rue St.-DominiquePalais-Bourbon (Invalides)Paris France

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Rue Saint-Dominique – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Palais Bourbon, Les Invalides, Musée Rodin, Musée de l'Armée.

0.4 miNE
Palace
Palais Bourbon, Paris
11 min walk • The Palais Bourbon, an emblematic site nestled in the heart of Paris, stands as a testament to the city's rich political and architectural history. This grand palace, located on the left bank of the River Seine opposite the Place de la Concorde, serves as the meeting...
~1440 ftS
Military museums and interred war heroes
Les Invalides, Paris
7 min walk • Les Invalides, officially known as L'Hôtel national des Invalides, is an iconic historical complex located in the heart of Paris, France. This grandiose site was originally built as a hospital and retirement home for war veterans by order of King Louis XIV.
0.4 miSE
Mansion and garden with sculptor's works
Musée Rodin, Paris
11 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Paris, the Musée Rodin is an enchanting homage to one of France's most revered sculptors, Auguste Rodin. Housed in the elegant Hôtel Biron and its surrounding gardens, this museum is a sanctuary of art and beauty dedicated to the works of...
~1010 ftS
Army museum in former military hospital
Musée de l'Armée, Paris
5 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Paris, the Musée de l'Armée stands as an emblematic institution dedicated to military history and the valor of France's armed forces. Housed in the magnificent Hôtel National des Invalides, the museum's collection spans from antiquity to the...
~1670 ftNE
Arched bridge with art nouveau lamps
Pont Alexandre III, Paris
9 min walk • Spanning elegantly over the River Seine, the Pont Alexandre III stands as a testament to the grandeur and artistry of Parisian architecture. This ornate bridge, named after Tsar Alexander III, who laid its first stone in 1896, was inaugurated for the Universal...
0.4 miNW
Museum, History museum
Paris Sewer Museum, Paris
11 min walk • Nestled beneath the bustling streets of Paris lies a hidden world that tells a story of the city's historical ingenuity – the Paris Sewer Museum. This unique museum provides an intriguing glimpse into the underbelly of Paris, showcasing the complex sewer network that...
~1450 ftNE
Park, Pedestrian street
Promenade des Berges de la Seine, Paris
7 min walk • The Promenade des Berges de la Seine offers a refreshing escape in the heart of Paris, France. This riverside park, stretching along the left bank of the Seine River, has been transformed into a pedestrian paradise, inviting locals and tourists alike to stroll, relax...
~1310 ftSE
Museum, Military museum, History museum
Musée des Plans-Reliefs, Paris
7 min walk • The Musée des Plans-Reliefs is a hidden gem located in the heart of Paris, France. Nestled within the historic Les Invalides complex, this unique museum is dedicated to an exceptional collection of 3D maps, offering visitors a glimpse into the art of military...
0.4 miNE
Park
Cours-la-Reine, Paris
11 min walk • The Cours-la-Reine, also spelled Cours la Reine, is a public park and garden promenade located along the River Seine, between the Place de la Concorde and the Place du Canada, in the 8th arrondissement of Paris.
~1250 ftNW
Church
American Church in Paris, Paris
7 min walk • The American Church in Paris is the first American church established outside the United States. It traces its roots back to 1814, and the present church building - located at 65 Quai d'Orsay in the 7th arrondissement of Paris, France - dates to 1931.
0.5 miN
Museum, Science museum, Observatories and planetariums
Palais de la Découverte, Paris
12 min walk • The Palais de la Découverte is a science museum located in the Grand Palais, in the 8th arrondissement on Avenue Franklin D. Roosevelt, Paris, France. It is open daily except Monday; an admission fee is charged.

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Which popular attractions are close to Rue Saint-Dominique?

Nearby attractions include 7th arrondissement of Paris, Paris (3 min walk), Musée de l'Armée, Paris (5 min walk), American Church in Paris, Paris (7 min walk), Musée d'Histoire Contemporaine, Paris (7 min walk).

How to get to Rue Saint-Dominique by public transport?

The nearest stations to Rue Saint-Dominique:

Bus

La Tour-Maubourg - Saint-Dominique • Lines: 69 (1 min walk)
La Tour Maubourg - Saint-Dominique • Lines: 28 (1 min walk)

Metro

La Tour Maubourg • Lines: 8 (4 min walk)
Invalides • Lines: 13, 8 (6 min walk)

Train

Invalides (7 min walk)
Musée d'Orsay (19 min walk)

Ferry

Port des Champs-Elysées • Lines: Batobus (10 min walk)
Musée d'Orsay • Lines: Batobus (19 min walk)