Get a real taste of Paris on Rue du Faubourg-Saint-Denis - in pictures


  • Rue du Faubourg Saint-Denis is a vibrant, cosmopolitan melting pot of nationalities, religions and cultures. AFP
    Rue du Faubourg Saint-Denis is a vibrant, cosmopolitan melting pot of nationalities, religions and cultures. AFP
  • The entrance to Faubourg Saint-Denis sits at the imposing Porte Saint-Denis city gate, marked by a towering victory arch commissioned by Louis XIV. Photo: John Brunton
    The entrance to Faubourg Saint-Denis sits at the imposing Porte Saint-Denis city gate, marked by a towering victory arch commissioned by Louis XIV. Photo: John Brunton
  • Faubourg Saint-Denis was historically part of an important Roman road leading to Northern France, when Paris was known as Lutece. Florent Vannier / Hans Lucas
    Faubourg Saint-Denis was historically part of an important Roman road leading to Northern France, when Paris was known as Lutece. Florent Vannier / Hans Lucas
  • Teeming crowds pack out the street’s restaurants, cafes and food stores. AFP
    Teeming crowds pack out the street’s restaurants, cafes and food stores. AFP
  • Street art peppers Rue du Faubourg Saint-Denis. Photo: John Brunton
    Street art peppers Rue du Faubourg Saint-Denis. Photo: John Brunton
  • Dates and grapes at a local shop. Photo: John Brunton
    Dates and grapes at a local shop. Photo: John Brunton
  • The area is also dotted with eclectic boutiques. Photo: John Brunton
    The area is also dotted with eclectic boutiques. Photo: John Brunton
  • A traditional cheese shop on Rue du Faubourg-Saint-Denis. Photo: John Brunton
    A traditional cheese shop on Rue du Faubourg-Saint-Denis. Photo: John Brunton
  • Serving African and Pakistani cuisine, Restaurant Anga is reflective of the area's multicultural vibe. Photo: John Brunton
    Serving African and Pakistani cuisine, Restaurant Anga is reflective of the area's multicultural vibe. Photo: John Brunton
  • A cafe serving Turkish food. Photo: John Brunton
    A cafe serving Turkish food. Photo: John Brunton
  • Grand Cafe D'Athenes. Photo: John Brunton
    Grand Cafe D'Athenes. Photo: John Brunton
  • A fishmonger on Rue du Faubourg Saint-Denis. Photo: John Brunton
    A fishmonger on Rue du Faubourg Saint-Denis. Photo: John Brunton