Rue des Moulins

Rue des Moulins is a narrow street in the 1st arrondissement that runs for about 76 meters and measures roughly 10 meters wide through the Palais-Royal neighborhood. It connects rue Thérèse to rue des Petits-Champs and is lined with classical Parisian buildings from different periods.

The street opened in 1624 and took its name from windmills on a small hill that helped reinforce the city walls during the reign of King Francis I. It later became a gathering place for artists and publishers from France and abroad.

The street takes its name from windmills that once stood on a small hill overlooking the city. Today, the buildings along it reflect its past as a home to artists, writers, and thinkers from across Europe.

The street is within walking distance of Pyramides metro station, served by lines 7 and 14 for good access to central Paris. The narrow character of the alley makes it ideal for a leisurely walk through the historic corners of the 1st arrondissement.

Building number 6 housed the establishment La Fleur Blanche from 1860 to 1946, which artist Toulouse-Lautrec visited regularly and depicted in several of his works. This place was an important part of the artistic and bohemian scene of that era in Paris.

Location: 1st arrondissement of Paris

Location: Quartier du Palais-Royal

Location: Paris

Inception: 1624

Length: 76 m

Width: 9.74 m

Part of: road network of Paris

Shares border with: rue des Petits-Champs, rue Thérèse

GPS coordinates: 48.86680,2.33507

Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:44