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Rue Mouffetard, Market street in Latin Quarter, France

The Rue Mouffetard extends for 605 meters through the 5th arrondissement, featuring numerous restaurants, shops, cafes, and an open-air market.

The street originated as a Roman route connecting the Left Bank of Paris to Italy, serving as a main transportation artery for over 2000 years.

The street hosts daily markets where vendors sell fresh produce, cheeses, meats, and baked goods, maintaining traditional French market customs.

Visitors can reach Rue Mouffetard by taking Metro Line 7 to Censier-Daubenton station and walking southwest along Rue Daubenton.

A water well from 1624 remains at the junction of Rue du Pot, marking centuries of continuous urban development in this medieval street.

Location: Paris

Location: 5th arrondissement of Paris

Location: Quartier Saint-Victor

Location: Jardin-des-Plantes

Location: Quartier du Val-de-Grâce

Location: Quartier de la Sorbonne

Length: 605 m

Width: 7 m

Part of: road network of Paris

Shares border with: passage des Patriarches, passage des Postes, place de la Contrescarpe, rue Blainville, rue Daubenton, rue de l'Arbalète, rue de l'Épée-de-Bois, rue Descartes, rue du Pot-de-Fer, rue Édouard-Quénu, rue Jean-Calvin, rue Ortolan, rue Saint-Médard, rue Thouin, square Vermenouze, place Georges-Moustaki

GPS coordinates: 48.84194,2.34972

Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:37

Historic streets and lanes in France

The streets of France display the country's history. From Paris cobblestone lanes to Strasbourg canals and Nice promenades, they feature historic timber houses, markets, and shops.

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stephren
@stephren

Apr 3, 2025 10:30

A charming Parisian street where you will find the typical activity of greengrocers, bakers, and café owners of Paris. A nice bustle that begins at Place Contrescarpe and extends to Place Monge and its market. The true Paris of the neighborhoods reveals itself here. You can take the opportunity to discover the book "The Witch of Rue Mouffetard."

stephren
@stephren

Apr 3, 2025 10:30

A charming Parisian street where you will find the typical activity of greengrocers, bakers, and café owners of Paris. A nice bustle that begins at Place Contrescarpe and extends to Place Monge and its market. The true Paris of the neighborhoods reveals itself here. You can take the opportunity to discover the book "The Witch of Rue Mouffetard."

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