Walk this Street......Rue...
by jrgentle
Walk this Street......Rue Mouffetard is a remnant of an old Roman road. Some buildings date from the 12th century, and many have distinct histories; in a sense, Rue Mouffetard represents the history of Paris. The market fills the lower half of the street every morning, and people come to do their daily shopping. The vitality is reminiscent of a scene from the Middle Ages. After the market closes, restaurants open up, offering a wide variety of ethnic foods and more stereotypically French food at cafes and creperies. Just walking down the street. Take your time. When you get to the end, turn around and do it again.
River Seine
by lolitajane
Like the Thames in London, the Liffey in Dublin and the Taff in Cardiff, the Seine River divides Paris in two. Crossed by a lot of beautiful bridges linking the city, it's an invitation to discover what's "on the other side". It's impossible not to break from one side to the other, you have to make your way through the city by constantly crossing bridges & moving around... I didn't want to miss anything, and to get to see "almost everything", there was no choice but pure walking...I think that Paris is a city to enjoy on foot, and that there are more things to Paris than the usual places...just open your mind and get yourself ready to discover wonderful hidden places...
Paris Tip
by Aaron7
Walking down just another street in Paris. I couldn't tell you now which one it was. I was window shopping, well actually just eyeing the stores to see what was there. I saw a tart sitting just outside a gourmet cheese store, so I grabbed one and went in to buy it. That was by far the best pastry I have ever tried. It was a Roquefort cheese tart with just the right flavor. It was extremely rich, but not overpoweringly so. The best part of Paris is just strolling down unnamed streets snacking on a Roquefort tart. :)
I found the French lovely. ...
by Janellabel
I found the French lovely. Not the rude people like their reputation that proceeds them. I think you need to remember that you are visiting a foreign country and to make things easier for yourself try and learn some basic French. I new none and learnt while I was there and found that if you tried the french really appreciated it no matter how ridiculous I sounded.
Side Streets
by JBAlcott
Although there is much to be said about sticking to the main thoroughfares, there is so much to see, unique sights, sounds and smells on side streets. If you are worried about getting too far from areas you recognize, wander down a side streets and few blocks and then return to the familiar main street, or wander a block or two from the main street and follow a side street that parallels it.
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The Beautiful Hamlet Houses
Invalides, The Dome Church
The Seine at night
N. D. de Paris: another view of the nave - Oct 09
