Rue Saint-Paul, Historic street in Old Montreal, Canada.
Rue Saint-Paul stretches approximately 1.2 miles (2 kilometers) through Old Montreal, lined with preserved 17th and 18th century buildings, art galleries, boutiques, cafes, and restaurants along its cobblestone surface.
Established in 1673 and paved with cobblestones in 1672, Rue Saint-Paul is Montreal's oldest street, named after city founder Paul de Chomedey de Maisonneuve, who lived there in 1650.
The street serves as a living reminder of Montreal's French colonial heritage, featuring historic sites like Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours Chapel and Bonsecours Market, which reflect the city's religious and commercial roots.
Visitors can reach Rue Saint-Paul via the Place d'Armes metro station and should wear comfortable shoes for walking on cobblestones while exploring the locally operated shops and dining establishments.
The street originally functioned as the main route where fur traders unloaded pelts from canoes arriving via the St. Lawrence River, establishing Montreal's early commercial foundation in the 1600s.
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