La rue Mouffetard: one of the oldest and picturesque streets in Paris

I rarely let go of the reins when travelling as more often than not, I travel alone or I am more familiar with the place. But the last time my friend Ronnie and i went to Paris this October, she all handled everything. Her personal circumstances did play a role so I let her be.

All I needed to do was to make sure i will be travelling to and fro Paris on her train. Although, i had a say where she get our accomodation, we both loved our stay in Le Marais before, and both were gagging to go to that seafood restaurant near our airbnb. This seafood restaurant probably ticked the last box for us. Having said that, a particular day was set for us having dinner there. Awesome.

Easy peasy.

If i could paint a thousand words...

As i haven't been to La rue Mouffetard, she was excited to bring me there. And in her excitement, we got lost upon exiting Censier- Daubenton metro. Having been here with an ex, which exit to take probably didn't register with her that time. Didn't bother me the least.

The street we took wasn't familiar to her and imagine her surprise when we saw another street market in our search. Although a small one, she couldn't drag me fast enough! Coupled that with me eyeing some croissants and doing a photo shoot of some artichokes🤣

La Mouffe

Reminiscent of the middle ages, La Mouffe, as called by tbe locals is one of the oldest and picturesque streets in Paris, having  a daily market producing fresh products, like pastries, cheese, vegetables and fruits, including seafoods.

Eye feast galore 

In hindsight, getting lost probably made it perfect for us. For when we found it, we were standing at the end of la rue Mouffetard, looking down the slopy street far beyond towards the beginning of market streets and stalls. 

Walk slowly and enjoy the facades of the old Parisian establishments, cafes and restaurants where each place pulls you in. If looking for a place to have coffee, goodluck to that, there were too many. The main point is to which one have the best view and tarry as long.

It's like leaving the best part for last!

Living like the locals

To enjoy places, one need to live like the locals do as it's a one way to appreciate the BEAUTY of a place. It gives you that element of experiencing "what ifs", it satisfies that longing to be a local. 

Mingle with the Parisians in their normal habitat.

We went on a Sunday but accordingly, Saturdays and Sundays are the best times to visit. The market is daily though and probably, weekdays will just be full of tourists or there less people. 

You want that buzz in being with a crowd!

Deja vu?  A typical street scene in Paris.

I swear that i've seen this scene a 100th times before. And I can also guarantee that I have bought a reproduction of this in Monmarte. Am quite sure that I've bought a tiny €15 drawing for my cousin in Ohio.

From where I was standing at least.

This is the beginning of La rue Mouffetard, where the market street starts. It is a small square and to it's right is a church. Theses stalls are plain ordinary, but what made it especial are the musicians playing old Parisian music.

I don't know exactly what they were playing but the songs reminded me of Edith Piaf, or can just be a Parisian movie that played those songs.

See the crowd?

A dream come true

I was dancing along the sidewalk, not caring, when Ronnie sort of said she have their CD and dreamt of dancing along La rue Mouffetard. And what the hell was she waiting for?

Oh well, a friend gotta do what a friend ought to do! 

If she wasn't broken-hearted, I would have said to "sod off girl", the music wouldn't wait for you! Even the lady she was dancing with looked at me quizzicaly when I started taking pictures instead of dancing.

I mean, I can't dance! But in Paris, with a live music? Along La rue Mouffetard?

For you Ronnie.

We were going to Monmarte afterwards, so leaving was a bit of a drag. With some rain showers that day, an early night with some wine in our airbnb was what we were contemplating doing that evening.

I was laughing when we rounded a corner and saw the Metro. Glancing back, the corner market street can be seen in that particular exit.

I always say that to see the best of Paris, one need to get lost and be surprised!

All images are mine and original, taken with my Samsung Galaxy S7. Edits with PicsArt.

http://www.thegoodlifefrance.com/rue-mouffetard-the-oldest-street-in-paris/

http://www.rue-mouffetard.com/market.html