Rue Mouffetard
Stream Historic Paris street known for market and cafés
Paris’s Rue Mouffetard runs through the Latin Quarter as a narrow market street; shoppers and food lovers visit daily stalls, from cheese and bread to small cafés and bistros.
Rue Mouffetard is a historic, narrow market street in the Latin Quarter of Paris, in the 5th arrondissement. It follows a steep, winding route and is lined with food shops, cafes and market stalls, retaining a strong village-like character within the city.
The street dates back to medieval and Roman periods as a thoroughfare and today is known for its daily market activity, specialty food shops and lively atmosphere; it is a popular destination for both locals and visitors seeking fresh produce, bakeries and small restaurants. Portions of the street are pedestrian-friendly and it connects with nearby squares in the Quartier Latin.
Rue Mouffetard runs roughly north-south in the eastern part of the 5th arrondissement, close to Place de la Contrescarpe and within walking distance of central Paris landmarks such as the Panthéon.
- Best time to visit: The market section along the street is busiest in the mornings and early afternoons, when fresh produce and food stalls operate on most days.
How to Get to Rue Mouffetard #
Rue Mouffetard is in Paris’s Latin Quarter (5th arrondissement) and is easiest reached by metro. Take Line 7 to Place Monge or Censier-Daubenton (both are a short walk, typically under 5 minutes) or use nearby stations on Line 10 (Maubert-Mutualité). If driving, it’s in central Paris-park outside the restricted center and walk in.
Tips for Visiting Rue Mouffetard #
- Visit in the morning on weekdays to see the Rue Mouffetard market at its liveliest with fewer tourists - stalls often wind down by early afternoon.
- Start at the Place Monge/Censier end and walk the street's length; many visitors linger only in the central market and miss the charming side streets and specialty food shops that radiate off the main road.
- If you want a quieter experience, time your visit for late afternoon on a weekday when cafés are open but the market has thinned; weekends, especially Saturday mornings, are the busiest.
Best Time to Visit Rue Mouffetard #
Go in spring or autumn for mild weather and fewer tourists on this popular Parisian market street.
Weather & Climate near Rue Mouffetard #
Rue Mouffetard's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 25°C. Moderate rainfall (660 mm/year), distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. The wettest month with 64 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is the warmest month with highs of 25°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
