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Rue Mouffetard

Category: Memorials/Monuments
Location: The Quartier Latin

Fodor's Review:

This winding cobblestone street is one of Paris's oldest—it was once a Roman road leading south from Lutecia (the Roman name for Paris) to Italy. The upper half of the street is dotted with restaurants that can get rather touristy; the lower half is home to a lively market, open Tuesday through Sunday, when couples are inspired to dance in the street to old Paris accordion tunes. The highlight of le Mouffe is the stretch in between, where, as your nose will tell you, the shops are literally spilling into the street with luscious offerings such as roasting chickens and potatoes, rustic saucisson, pâtés, and pungent cheeses, especially at Androuët (No. 134). You can find everything you'll need for a picnic as well as gifts to bring home to your favorite foodie. If you're here in the morning, Le Mouffetard Café (No. 116) is a good place to stop for breakfast (for about EUR 8). For one of the best baguettes in Paris detour to the nearby Boulanger de Monge, which includes a scrumptious selection of organic offerings, at 123 rue Monge. Note that most of the shops are closed on Monday.

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