Rue du Faubourg-Saint-Honoré

Rue du Faubourg-Saint-Honoré is a shopping street in Paris's 8th arrondissement lined with high-end fashion boutiques, art galleries, and diplomatic buildings. It extends for over a kilometer, creating a wide thoroughfare with elegant facades and diverse luxury retail.

Originally a dirt path called Roule in the 12th century, the street grew into a major route connecting Paris with outlying areas. Over time it attracted wealthy residents and businesses, becoming a symbol of Parisian elegance.

The street hosts flagship stores of major international fashion houses, making it a destination for those seeking high-end clothing and luxury goods. This concentration of designer boutiques has made the neighborhood synonymous with elegant style and refined shopping.

The street is accessible from two metro stations: Saint-Philippe du Roule and Madeleine, serving multiple lines. Visitors should arrive early in the day to avoid large crowds and explore the storefronts at a leisurely pace.

The Élysée Palace, official residence of France's President, stands quietly among the diplomatic buildings on this street. Its presence adds an unexpected political dimension to this shopping district that visitors often overlook.

Location: Paris

Location: 8th arrondissement of Paris

Location: Quartier de la Madeleine

Location: Quartier du Faubourg-du-Roule

Length: 2,070 m

Width: 14.5 m

Part of: road network of Paris

Shares border with: avenue Beaucour, avenue de Friedland, Avenue de Wagram, avenue des Ternes, avenue Franklin-D.-Roosevelt, avenue Hoche, avenue Matignon, avenue Myron-Herrick, boulevard Haussmann, cité du Retiro, passage Saint-Philippe-du-Roule, Place Beauvau, Place des Ternes, rue Balzac, rue Berryer, rue Boissy-d'Anglas, rue d'Aguesseau, rue d'Anjou, rue Daru, rue de Berri, rue de Duras, rue de la Néva, rue de l'Élysée, rue de Miromesnil, rue de Penthièvre, rue des Saussaies, rue du Cirque, rue du Colisée, rue Jean-Mermoz, rue La Boétie, rue Paul-Cézanne, rue Royale, rue Saint-Honoré, rue Saint-Philippe-du-Roule, Square du Roule, villa Wagram-Saint-Honoré, rue Laure-Diebold

GPS coordinates: 48.86992,2.31839

Latest update: December 6, 2025 22:04