Grand Rue Jean Moulin, Medieval footpath in central Montpellier, France.
Grand Rue Jean Moulin is a pedestrian street in central Montpellier that runs from Rue de la Loge to Boulevard du Jeu de Paume. The route passes shops, cafes, and buildings that show the different architectural layers of the city's development.
During the medieval period, this route formed part of the Cami Roumieu, a commercial trail linking Italy and Spain. Merchants and pilgrims relied on this path as they moved between trade centers and pilgrimage destinations.
The street is named after Jean Moulin, the Resistance leader arrested in 1943; it was formerly part of the Cami Roumieu. Look for the name on street signs at either end, between Rue de la Loge and Boulevard du Jeu de Paume.
The street is easily walkable and connects well to other central roads in the area. Most shops and cafes stay open during daytime hours on weekdays, with some Sunday openings during warmer months.
At number 33, a passage leads into a courtyard where a statue of a woman holding a lantern stands among potted plants. The figure marks a hidden spot off the shopping route between Rue de la Loge and Boulevard du Jeu de Paume.
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