My fiance and I are renting an apartment just off of Rue Montorgueil, on Rue Marie Stuart for 5 days in June.
I'm just curious to hear experiences from others who have stayed in this area. Also, any recommendations for restaurants, etc in the area. Thanks!
Posted by
SF Bay Area, CA
2030 posts
This is a very nice, well-located area. Lots of restaurants on the rue Montorgueil. I ate at a couple that I can't remember the name of now, one was an Italian place -- but I think any of them will be good.
Just stroll the street.
Posted by
Pensacola
9110 posts
Ack! Not the Italian place with the karoke machine! Skip that one.
Posted by
Bend, OR
576 posts
We stayed on this street for a week and loved it. We never met any other Americans there the whole time. There are so many well priced restaurants in this area. We just picked busy ones, crowded with happy Parisians. I remember liking an Indian restaurant, but all were very inexpensive and good. It was a wonderful neighborhood to just read the dinner specials and walk into the restaurants.
Posted by
Pensacola
9110 posts
Yes!
Posted by
Bend, OR
576 posts
Also, the neighborhood seemed to be very safe and lively at night, with large crowds of people out on the streets into the wee morning hours. We have stayed on the rue Cler, also, among several other locations in Paris, and loved this the most. The neighborhood is not touristy and is well located for visiting the many sights of Paris. Don't miss a baba rum pastry at the Stohrer Patisserie on 51 rue Montorgueil, an institution since 1730.
Posted by
OP
Gainesville, Florida, USA
29 posts
Thanks for the replies so far! There is not a lot of information on this neighborhood online, so I am happy to hear that the area is what we were hoping for.
Terry, that is quite amazing to me that they have been in business since 1730, I will certainly check them out!
Posted by
Bend, OR
576 posts
I first saw the Stoher bakery featured on an episode of Rachael Ray's $40 A Day visit in Paris years ago!
Posted by
OP
Gainesville, Florida, USA
29 posts
I caught a really old episode of $40 a Day a few months ago- it was great how far $40 would go in France back then...
Posted by
San Francisco/Marin County
9436 posts
Jamie, I lived on $20 a day back in 1975 when I lived in Paris! That covered hotel (Hotel Marignan in the 5th which is still there and still recommended by some on the Helpline), food, sights and transportation. It amazes me! On my last trip to Paris this past August, I spent time in cafes and shopping on rue Montorgueil and thought it was a great area.
Posted by
lexington, il
4105 posts
Jamie, For a preview of the Rue Montorgueil area go to (goparis.about.com)