Rue de Nesle

Rue de Nesle is a street in Saint-Germain-des-Prés in the 6e arrondissement of Paris, France.

Rue de Nesle
The intersection of Rue Dauphine with Rue de Nesle
Shown within Paris
Length71 m (233 ft)
Width10 m (33 ft)
Arrondissement6th
QuarterMonnaie
Coordinates48°51′19″N 2°20′21″E
From24 Rue Dauphine
To17 Rue de Nevers
Construction
Completion1607
DenominationFebruary 26, 1867

History

Corner of the Rue de Nesle with the Impasse de Nevers

The street was opened in 1607. It was formerly called Rue d'Anjou Dauphine. Its current name comes from the fact that the street is located at the former location of the Hôtel de Nesle.

Access

Located near the Métro station: Odéon.

Features

It is home to the Museum of Letters and Manuscripts[1] and it crosses with Rue Dauphine. It is in short distance from the Seine and the Louvre Museum.

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