On the streets of Paris...Rue Rougemont.

 

Rue Rougemont in the 9th arrondissement is one of those Parisian streets that seems to whisper rather than shout.

Just 112 meters long, it’s easy to miss but slow down and you’ll spot traces of another time: an old cremerie storefront with vintage lettering, delicate bas-reliefs hiding above doorways, and the calm charm of the Cité Rougemont, a narrow passage that feels more like a secret.

The street takes its name from the long-gone Hôtel Rougemont de Lowenberg, a mansion replaced by the tidy facades of 19ᵗʰ-century Paris. Today, it’s home to a handful of quiet apartments and local businesses including Bistrot Rougemont, a warm, stylish spot perfect for a glass of wine and a slow lunch.There is a former banking headquarters at its end.

It’s not a destination street and that’s exactly why it’s worth walking. In a city famous for spectacle, Rue Rougemont rewards attention.