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Rue St-Denis

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The backbone of Montréal’s francophone shopping district, Rue St-Denis is lined with hat and garment shops, uberhip record stores and terrace cafes designed to keep people from getting any work done. Summer crowds flock to the inviting bistros and bars on both sides of the street.

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