Paris isn't nearly as colorful as Berlin or London, but we do have our own Notting Hill-like street! La Rue Crémieux is one of the most Instagrammed streets in Paris and it was fun to see it in person in stead of on millions of Instagram shots. It's actually a very very regular and small street near Bastille. But with lots of potted plants and flowers, color and quirky details. Have a look:
As you can see, la Rue Crémieux was empty when I visited, but I've been told it's usually the place to be for fashionbloggers and selfie-stick tourists… There's also a small hostel-like hotel on Number Fifteen, called L'Hôtel Particulier, with double rooms starting at 80€.
Painted wisteria vines on the pistachio green house:
If you would ignore the typical Parisian terracotta chimney pots, this could be Portobello Road in London:
Yummy Indian cress flowers:
It wasn't 5:43, but never mind, it's a cute detail of the Rue Crémieux:
Plants on Pink:
And some more neutral hues, like pale green and white at Number Twelve:
And a hunting cat at Number Twenty-Eight:
Would you choose the yellow, pink, blue or this peachy blush house as your home?
Rue Crémieux /// 75012 Paris /// metro Quai de la Rapée or Bastille or Gare de Lyon
Click here for the exact location on Google Maps
Well.
I am pretty annoyed now. My so called Paris guide did not include this sight.
*missed photo opportunity*
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Thank you for sharing this magnificent gem of a street! Great photos on what seemed like a great day!
Hahaha thank you so much Jenny! Now you have another good reason to come back to Paris ;) I think you'll love la Rue Crémieux! Small but very cute!
Such a beautiful street! I wonder if the residents got together and agreed to paint their houses like that or it just happened one after the other? Lovely photos Judith. I hope that you're enjoying summer. xx M
I asked myself the same question, Mel! There was not a single person around when I visited and I couldn't find any history about it online… I like to think that it grew organically and that they inspired each other. Thank you Mel! xx
BEAUTIFUL! Great photos, Judith.
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Maria
Thank yo so much Maria! xx