Rue Mouffetard
- June 8, 2002
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Rated 3 of 5 by
davidx from Todmorden, United Kingdom
We found the rue Mouffetard a lot less spoiled than we had feared and than some books had led us to expect. No doubt it was once a Left Bank haven, a bit of a find, where not many other than locals went. Judged by that sort of standard, it falls well short, but how could any such place still exist, given the publicity the West Bank has received and the number of people, like us, taking Paris citybreaks? The shops in the road have obviously degenerated more than the market, but the road still makes you feel you have seen a bit of Paris. It can easily be incorporated into a Left Bank walk or combined with a visit to the Jardin des Plantes.
From journal Citybreak in Paris.
Mouffetard Local Market
- March 2, 2001
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Rated 4 of 5 by
jmineo from L.A., California
We discovered a gem of a place for anyone wanting to sample food while walking around and shopping. One of the best places to hang out and enjoy lunch or dinner is the district of Mouffetard around Rue Mouffetard and Rue Descartes. They have a local market with all the goodies your stomach could desire. Veggies, fruits, cheeses, meats, and more. The back alleys of these two streets are filled with various ethnic restaurants from around the world ranging from local French cuisine to Thai, Chinese, Vietnamese, German and Greek. It's perfect to have a Spanish appetizer, a slice of pizza as main course, and some French chocolate crepes for dessert. Small shops are lined up in the alleys and specialize in tarts, sweet as well as sour, and yummy pastries that look as fantastic as they taste. I think this is the place I would have dinner every day, should I live in Paris. One could come here for a month without having to go to the same restaurant twice for snacks or meals.
From journal Paris - Been There Done That Bought The T-Shirt...