Place Monge/Mouffetard, village spirit in a lively old district of Paris Around Place Monge and Rue Mouffetard lies a very old area of the capital. If you want to rent an apartment in Paris, this district is particularly lively and scenic. The Place Monge/Mouffetard district, On the left bank of the Seine, on the southeast side of the Montagne Sainte-Geneviève, the Place Monge/Mouffetard district adjoins the Latin Quarter. Medieval streets and old, low houses give it a lot of charm. This beautiful area has a village feel to it. Day and night a cheerful atmosphere reigns, with the markets buzzing with life and the plethora of cafés and little restaurants that line the streets. The current Place Monge/Mouffetard district lies on the site of the former town of Saint-M&eacut..
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Place Monge
Place Monge/Mouffetard, village spirit in a lively old district of Paris Around Place Monge and Rue Mouffetard lies a very old area of the capital. If you want to rent an apartment in Paris, this district is particularly lively and scenic. The Place Monge/Mouffetard district, On the left bank of the Seine, on the southeast side of the Montagne Sainte-Geneviève, the Place Monge/Mouffetard district adjoins the Latin Quarter. Medieval streets and old, low houses give it a lot of charm. This beautiful area has a village feel to it. Day and night a cheerful atmosphere reigns, with the markets buzzing with life and the plethora of cafés and little restaurants that line the streets. The current Place Monge/Mouffetard district lies on the site of the former town of Saint-Médard, constructed on the banks of the Bièvre. The river, which gave off foul odors due to the riverside tanneries and butcher shops, was gradually channeled and then completely buried. Place Monge/Mouffetard, gardens and terraces The Arènes de Lutèce (entrance at 49 Rue Monge) are one of the oldest monuments in Paris (dating back to the end of the 1st century) and one of the most amazing. At the bottom of Rue Mouffetard, the exquisite Eglise Saint-Médard has an extravagant Gothic nave from the end of the 15th century. With regard to green spaces, the Jardin des Plantes is the oldest park in Paris. Created in 1626 under Louis XIII, the former royal garden of medicinal plants is a vast place for walking and is packed with features: remarkable trees, a zoo, tropical greenhouses, and more. In the middle of the Jardin des Plantes, the Muséum d’Histoire Naturelle offers its fascinating collections and its spectacular Grande Galerie de l’Evolution. You really shouldn't miss Place de la Contrescarpe, at the top of Rue Mouffetard, with its cafés where it's nice to take a seat, the meeting place of regulars of the "La Mouffe" district. La Mouffe, paradise for those who enjoy life’s pleasures A colorful twice-weekly market is held in Place Monge. On Rue Mouffetard, stores, each more tempting than the last, are great for everyday shopping. Try, for example, the Véron cheese shop at number 105. It is also worth visiting the little shops that sell unusual souvenirs. The district is served by the Place Monge and Censier-Daubenton (line 7) metro stations. For your next trip to Paris, we can offer you a wide choice of vacation apartments to rent in the Place Monge/Mouffetard district.