Marché Mouffetard, Public market in 5th arrondissement of Paris, France
The Marché Mouffetard stretches along a narrow cobblestone street with multiple stalls offering fresh produce, meats, cheeses, and artisanal products throughout the week.
The market originated in the 14th century as an agricultural trading post, evolving from a simple gathering of farmers into a permanent commercial center.
Local merchants maintain generations-old traditions of food preparation, sharing their expertise in cheese aging, bread baking, and produce selection with their regular customers.
The market operates from Tuesday through Saturday, with vendors setting up their displays early in the morning and closing their stalls in the late afternoon.
Specialized grocers at the southern section focus exclusively on organic products, while the northern area houses international food vendors and traditional French delicacies.
Location: 5th arrondissement of Paris
Address: 139 Rue Mouffetard, 75005 Paris, France 75005 Paris
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 08:00-13:00
Website: http://rue-mouffetard.com/market.html
GPS coordinates: 48.83985,2.34981
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:49
The Latin Quarter is one of the oldest parts of Paris and preserves traces from over two thousand years of history. Roman remains like the Arènes de Lutèce recall the ancient settlement of Lutetia, while medieval churches such as Saint-Étienne-du-Mont and Saint-Julien-le-Pauvre document the religious past. The Sorbonne and the Collège de France have made the district a center of learning since the Middle Ages, and institutions like the Bibliothèque Sainte-Geneviève continue this academic tradition. The Musée de l'Histoire de la Médecine traces the development of medicine, the Musée Curie honors the scientific discoveries of Marie and Pierre Curie, and the Musée des Arts du Moyen Âge displays medieval art within the ruins of Roman baths. Narrow streets lead to squares like Place de la Contrescarpe and Place de l'Estrapade, where locals gather in cafés and markets. The Marché de la Rue Mouffetard is one of the city's oldest street markets and offers fresh produce daily. Literary and artistic traces appear at the Maison de Serge Gainsbourg, the historic jazz cellar Le Caveau de la Huchette, and cafés like Le Procope, which has welcomed writers and thinkers since the 17th century. The Jardin des Plantes combines botanical collections with the Musée de Minéralogie, while the Square René-Viviani provides a quiet view of Notre-Dame with its ancient tree. The Grande Mosquée de Paris and the Institut du Monde Arabe add North African and Arab perspectives to the cultural offerings.
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