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Visite guidée - le quartier Mouffetard

Apr 07, 2024
From 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM

Location RV at the Censier Daubenton (line 7) metro exit at the corner of rue Monge and rue Daubenton
Remaining places : 7
Come and discover one of the oldest streets of Paris
Visite guidée - le quartier Mouffetard

We'll head up the south face of the Montagne Sainte-Geneviève via an ancient street leading to Lyon and Rome, our present-day rue Mouffetard, to discover medieval houses with their old polychrome signs and pulley dormers, its famous and typical market, cul-de-sacs and alleyways from the church of Saint-Médard through the Place de la Contrescarpe to Philippe Auguste's wall.
With the installation of numerous craft activities on the banks of the Bièvre, this street became the main commercial and lively artery of a bustling faubourg with its population of tanners, butchers and shopkeepers: the ancient bourg Saint-Médard, the oldest district in Paris, after the Ile de la Cité.

We'll recount the wild stories of the Convulsionnaires, Père Goriot's stay at the Pension Vauquier, a royal fountain, Mme de Maintenon's sojourns at the convent of Notre-Dame de la Miséricorde, that of an undisciplined young commoner who married into the Comtesse du Barry at the convent of the Dames de Sainte Aure, the refuge of Jean Valjean and Cosette, and the mysterious treasure of rue Mouffetard. We'll also visit the chapel of the Spiritains convent, built in the 18th century, with its beautiful blue and gold painted decor, a peaceful universe in the heart of this lively district close to the University.

See you soon to discover this charming, lively and picturesque place, appreciated by many artists such as the American Hemingway, Mouloudji and actress Miou-Miou...

We will end our visit with a cup of chocolate or tea for those who wish.

Hélène BAJAN

You can register until Saturday 6 April included.

RV: at the Censier Daubenton (line 7) metro exit at the corner of rue Monge and rue Daubenton

Member rate: 5 €
Non-member rate: 10 €

Maximum 12 people