Montorgueil & Paris Passages - 2nd Arrondissement
In the heart of central Paris, the 2nd Arrondissement combines historic covered passages, lively food streets, fashion, restaurants and the creative energy of Montorgueil and Sentier. Explore Rue Montorgueil for bakeries, food shops and cafés, discover the elegant covered passages of Paris, and continue towards Palais Brongniart, once home to the Paris stock exchange.
From historic arcades and hidden courtyards to contemporary restaurants, boutiques and neighbourhood addresses, the 2nd Arrondissement is an ideal area for discovering a more intimate side of shopping, food and everyday life in central Paris.
TLC PARIS NOTES
Start Here
Rue Montorgueil
Covered Passages
Palais Brongniart
Sentier
Covered Passages
Palais Brongniart
Sentier
Continue To
Les Halles — approx. 5–10 min walk
Palais Royal — approx. 10–15 min walk
Le Marais — approx. 15–20 min walk
Palais Royal — approx. 10–15 min walk
Le Marais — approx. 15–20 min walk
Travel Time
Best For
Food, cafés, covered passages, boutiques & neighbourhood walks.
TLC Tip
Explore beyond the main streets — some of the 2nd’s best discoveries are inside its passages, courtyards & smaller streets.
Explore selected restaurants, cafés, shops, streets & places to visit in the 2nd Arrondissement below.
