Paris

Franz Bourgeois Street

rue des Francs-Bourgeois, Paris, France

Description:

Franz Bourgeois is located in the Marais quarter, in Paris, in France. The name of the street is due to the fact that in the XIV century there were built almshouses for poor citizens - tax evaders, the so-called francs bourgeois. During the Middle Ages, the street was a center of trade in various fabrics. Rue François runs through the entire quarter and leads to the beautiful Place des Vosges. On Fran Bourgeois street there are many monuments of architecture, various shops, restaurants and cafes.

At the beginning of the street in the mansion of the XVI century is the Carnavalet Museum, dedicated to the Parisian history from the time of Henry IV to the beginning of the XX century. Also on Franz Bourgeois is the Historical Library, located in the building of the XVI century. At the end of the street you can see the mansion of Prince Subiz, built in the XVIII century. Part of the building is occupied by the National Archive of France.

On the street there is also a trading house "Esteban", where you can buy a variety of incense. There are also shops of cosmetics and perfumes "Bobbi Brown", "Khiel's", "Diptyque", "L'Artisan Parfumer", "Guerlain". Funny accessories can be purchased in stores "Solaris", "Metal Pointu's". Clothing stores are represented by "Les Ateliers de la Maille", "Ekyog", "BA&SH", "Zadig et Voltaire". On Franz Bourgeois you can visit the restaurant "L'Or e du Marais".

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