Rue des Francs-Bourgeois

Rue des Francs-Bourgeois
Shown within Paris
Length705 m (2,313 ft)
Width8 to 13 m (26 to 43 ft)
Arrondissement3rd, 4th
QuarterMarais
Coordinates48°51′25.56″N 2°21′43.98″E / 48.8571000°N 2.3622167°E / 48.8571000; 2.3622167
From19 Place des Vosges
To56 Rue des Archives
Construction
Completion1868
Denomination1500

The Rue des Francs-Bourgeois (pronounced [ʁy de fʁɑ̃ buʁʒwa]) is one of the longer streets in the Marais district of Paris, France.

Starting near the Centre Georges Pompidou (Rue Rambuteau), the road is considered trendy, with numerous fashion boutiques. The Rue des Francs-Bourgeois is one of the few streets which largely ignores France's strong tradition of Sunday closure, even within Paris. As such, it is a popular location for weekend brunches and walks. Notable buildings include the ancient hôtels Carnavalet, Lamoignon, Sandreville, d'Albret, d'Alméras, Poussepin, de Coulanges, Hérouet, de Jaucourt, de Fontenay, de Breteuil and de Soubise. Hôtel Carnavalet houses the museum of the history of Paris.