Rue Gouraud in Beirut
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Rue Gouraud is a mixed residential and commercial street in Gemmayzeh, a neighborhood in the
Rmeil district of
Beirut in
Lebanon . It is named after
French General Henri Gouraud . Gemmayze, and Rue Gouraud specifically, competes with the trendy village-type neighborhood of
Badaro , as one of Beirut’s
bohemian quarters. the district is full of narrow streets and historic buildings from the
French era . The neighborhood is well known today for its trendy bars and pubs, cafes, restaurants and lounges, most of which are directly located on Rue Gouraud.
Rue Gouraud is known especially for its culinary scene that is popular with Beirut’s fashionistas. The street runs east of Beirut Central District and the Saifi Village , extending from Avenue Georges Haddad and reaching the Corniche du Fleuve. In 2004, Travel + Leisure magazine called the street “SoHo by the Sea,” due to its colorful and chic cafés amid 1950’s apartment buildings and “hole-in-the-wall” shops.
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Adjacent to Rue Gouraud are the Saint Nicolas Stairs, also known as
Escalier de l’Art , where art festivals are held every year. The stairs lead to
Rue Sursock further to the South. The area is also within walking distance from
Rue Monnot and the
Saifi Village .
Rue Gouraud and the rest of Gemmayzeh were damaged extensively in the
2020 Beirut explosions , which destroyed many buildings.
Read more on TimeOut.com, 21 November 2019:
What to do in Gemmayzeh and Mar Mikhaël, Beirut’s coolest neighbourhood and
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