Rue de la Huchette, Paris

Name: Rue de la Huchette
Address: Paris, France

#515 among attractions in Paris

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The rue de la Huchette is one of the oldest streets running along the Rive Gauche in Paris. Running eastward just below the Seine river from the Place Saint-Michel, it is today an animated Latin Quarter artery with one of the highest concentrations of restaurants in the city — Greek specialties predominating. It is situated between Boulevard Saint-Michel and Rue du Petit-Pont and faces the cathedral of Notre-Dame de Paris. This almost exclusively pedestrian street is very popular with tourists. Disdained by some guidebooks as "Bacteria Alley", the street nevertheless has an intense night life with no fewer than four pubs and several bars. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 48°51'11"N, 2°20'44"E

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Panthéon (Sorbonne)Paris France

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Rue de la Huchette – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Notre-Dame de Paris, Sainte-Chapelle, Musée de Cluny, Conciergerie.

~880 ftE
Iconic Gothic church with literary link
Notre-Dame de Paris, Paris
5 min walk • The Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral, also known as Notre-Dame, is a masterpiece of Gothic architecture that has towered over the Ile de la Cité in the heart of Paris for centuries. Built between the 12th and 14th centuries, the cathedral is not only a place of religious...
~880 ftN
Gothic chapel with stained-glass windows
Sainte-Chapelle, Paris
5 min walk • Sainte-Chapelle stands as an architectural gem nestled in the heart of Paris, France. This Gothic-style church, renowned for its breathtaking stained glass windows, was consecrated in 1248 and originally commissioned by King Louis IX to house his collection of Passion...
~1010 ftSW
Medieval art museum in Gothic mansion
Musée de Cluny, Paris
5 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Paris's Latin Quarter, the Musée de Cluny, officially known as the Musée National du Moyen Âge, offers visitors a deep dive into the medieval era. This unique museum is renowned for housing an exceptional collection of artifacts from the...
~1050 ftN
14th-century royal palace and prison
Conciergerie, Paris
6 min walk • The Conciergerie is an iconic historical site nestled in the heart of Paris, France, along the picturesque banks of the Seine River. Once part of the former royal palace known as the Palais de la Cité, which dates back to the 10th century, the Conciergerie is steeped...
~630 ftE
Monuments and statues
Charlemagne et ses Leudes, Paris
4 min walk • Charlemagne et ses Leudes, also known as the statue of Charlemagne and His Guards, is a notable monument located in the heart of Paris, just outside the famous Notre-Dame Cathedral. This impressive bronze statue pays tribute to one of Europe's most significant...
~770 ftN
Archaeological site
Lutetia, Paris
4 min walk • Nestled within the heart of Paris, Lutetia is not a monument that towers above the city skyline or a sprawling museum with vast collections. Instead, it is the ancient Roman city upon which modern Paris was built, a historical site that offers a unique glimpse into the...
~180 ftSE
Nightlife, Dancing
Le Caveau de la Huchette, Paris
1 min walk • Le Caveau de la Huchette is a jazz club in the Latin Quarter of Paris. The building dates to the 16th century, but became a jazz club in 1949. The design has been compared to a cellar or labyrinth and allegedly it was once used by Rosicrucians and by those linked to Freemasonry.
~380 ftSE
Shopping, Bookshop
Shakespeare and Company, Paris
2 min walk • Shakespeare and Company is an iconic English-language bookstore opened in 1951 by George Whitman, located on Paris's Left Bank. The store was named after Sylvia Beach's bookstore of the same name founded in 1919 on the Left Bank, which closed in 1941. Whitman adopted the "Shakespeare and Company" name for his store in 1964.
~320 ftE
Bridge
Petit Pont, Paris
2 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Paris, the Petit Pont (Little Bridge) offers a quaint passage over the Seine River, connecting the city's historic Latin Quarter with the Île de la Cité, home to the iconic Notre-Dame Cathedral. This arch bridge, though often overshadowed by...
~470 ftNW
Bridge
Pont Saint-Michel, Paris
3 min walk • Pont Saint-Michel is an iconic arch bridge spanning the Seine River in the vibrant city of Paris, France. With its prime location, it connects the Place Saint-Michel on the Left Bank with the Île de la Cité, one of the two natural islands in the Seine.
~680 ftE
Bridge
Pont au Double, Paris
4 min walk • The Pont au Double is a charming arch bridge that spans the Seine River in the heart of Paris, France. Connecting the 4th arrondissement, on the Right Bank, with the Île de la Cité, this bridge is not only a conduit for pedestrians but also a historical landmark with...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Rue de la Huchette?

Nearby attractions include Théâtre de la Huchette, Paris (1 min walk), Rue du Chat-qui-Pêche, Paris (1 min walk), Petit Pont, Paris (2 min walk), Rue de la Bûcherie, Paris (2 min walk).

How to get to Rue de la Huchette by public transport?

The nearest stations to Rue de la Huchette:

Train

Saint-Michel Notre-Dame (1 min walk)
Luxembourg (15 min walk)

Bus

Petit Pont • Lines: 47, 75, N15, N22 (2 min walk)
Notre-Dame - Quartier Latin • Lines: Verte (2 min walk)

Metro

Saint-Michel • Lines: 4 (3 min walk)
Cluny-La Sorbonne • Lines: 10 (4 min walk)

Ferry

Notre-Dame • Lines: Batobus (6 min walk)
Hôtel-de-Ville • Lines: Batobus (10 min walk)