De 9 straatjes

Loin des grands magasins, vous retrouverez ce quartier super sympa avec des petites rues et des boutiques, restaurants et cafés indépendants.
Neuf petites rues où il fait bon de se promener
C’est également là que vous prendrez des belles photos des fameux canaux.
A né pas rater !

This is a cute and picturesque boutique shopping district in West Amsterdam. Although tourists descend on the Red Light District and coffee shops in droves, I went to Amsterdam for the lovely quaintness of De Negen Straatjes and the Jordaan. I’ve read that the Nine Little Streets contain 190 shops. I had a little bit of trouble finding the area; Look for Haartenstraat, Wolvenstraat, and Huidenstraat and the Keizersgracht and Herengracht canals. Around Christmas, I found some lovely little houses that are supposed to house candles inside them. Cheese shops also there, and cute little eateries.

Winding narrow streets with small boutique shops, smaller sidewalks and with hidden fashion gems to the right and left. There’s a canal at the end of every block so you can’t go wrong with the scenery too — so take it all in. Local eateries and pubs add to the local charm or the locals. Say hello to the locals and make sure to ask for directions and pull out a map. We love that too.

En sortant de cette fameuse Centraal Station, on était un peu perdu… entre Coffee Shop, Fast-​Food et «magasin de souvenir ou tu peux acheter une énorme pipe à eau». C’est malheureusement une faune un peu particulière, disons essentiellement masculine qui se promèné ici.
Vite vite, on court vers le quartier 9 Straatjes, recommandé par des amis bienveillants. C’est effectivement cet Amsterdam-​ci qu’on est venu voir: les canaux, les petits ponts, les magnifiques petites boutiques… Prenez vraiment le temps de prendre le temps ici… soyez curieux, ouvrez toutes les portes, vous tomberez sans aucun doute sur de très bonnes surprises.

Chic, trendy and cool describes the many clothing boutiques in this neighborhood while laid back and casual describes the many bars. There are a great many places to hang out and and have a beer or six and get something tasty to eat while reading the paper, a book or surfing the net. Throughout the neighborhood interesting shops full of interesting things are run by interesting people. There are a few bookstores and there are several art galleries. Comfortable, trendy and interesting restaurants are also here with a fusion of flavor or old world style. There are many flavors and types of food here and it’s a great place for a stroll as three of the canals are within it’s boundaries and there are so many places to window shop. It’s a beautiful scenic area with it’s own unique energy and a popular area for tourists because there’s plenty to see along with all the places to shop or stop for a drink and a bite to eat. There are people from everywhere speaking in their native tongues while strolling through so it’s also a great area to people watch. I live in the neighborhood and I love it!

La zona comercial más pintoresca de la ciudad (hay otras más clásicas), entretejida en las calles perpendiculares a los canales principales. Hay tiendas de comestibles, de libros, de ropa, de decoración… Para los que gustan de salir de su país y encontrarse lo mismo que hay en este, la calle más ancha también cuenta con varios locales propios de las típicas multinacionales, así como establecimientos de uso más cotidiano.
Lo mejor es que las calles paralelas a los canales de esta zona están llenas de restaurantes y cafés bastante majos, así que puedes venir y echar horas si es lo que te pide el cuerpo, o usarlo para reposar tras largas caminatas como hemos hecho nosotros.

A great place for shopping in Amsterdam! Tons of cute shops with everything from cheese, chocolates, home décor items, clothing, and more. Even if you’re not in the mood for shopping it’s a great area to spend an afternoon just walking around and enjoying the beauty of this little neighborhood. I found some great gifts for family and friends back home as well as a few things for myself. A great place to go if you’re looking for something unique.

I used to live in this neighborhood and loved it! You’ll find tons of cute little shops, restaurants and art galleries right between the world famous canals.