Rue de Nesle

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6e Arrt.
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Rue de NESLE
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Arrondissement VIe
Quarter Monnaie
Begins 24 Rue Dauphine
Ends 17 Rue de Nevers
Length 71 m
Width 10 m
Creation 1607
Denomination February 26, 1867
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Rue de Nesle is a street in Saint-Germain-des-Prés in the VIe arrondissement of Paris, France.

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[edit] History

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.

[edit] Access

Paris Métro
 located near the metro station: Odéon.

[edit] Features

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

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