Rue Mouffetard Market Hours — Days, Times & What's Open When

Rue Mouffetard's open-air market runs Tuesday to Sunday, mornings only — roughly 08:00–13:00 — and is closed all day Monday. The stalls fill the southern end of the street, around Place Saint-Médard and the church of Saint-Médard. The permanent shops, cafés and restaurants that line the street keep their own hours and mostly stay open on Mondays, so the street is still worth walking even when no stalls are out. This page gives the day-by-day schedule, the best times to visit, and how Rue Mouffetard's hours compare with other Paris markets. For the full price breakdown of a visit, see what a visit to Rue Mouffetard costs.

Rue Mouffetard Market Hours at a Glance

One row per day. Monday comes first, because that is the answer most visitors need.

Day	Stalls	Hours	Notes
Monday	Closed	—	No outdoor stalls; shops and cafés mostly trade as normal
Tuesday	Open	08:00–13:00	Good restocked midweek morning
Wednesday	Open	08:00–13:00	Stalls spill onto Place Monge alongside Marché Monge
Thursday	Open	08:00–13:00
Friday	Open	08:00–13:00	Stalls spill onto Place Monge alongside Marché Monge
Saturday	Open	08:00–13:00	Busiest, most photogenic morning
Sunday	Open	08:00–13:00	Livelier, local-shopping mood; also Monge day

A few traders stay until about 13:30; the market is winding down well before then, so treat 13:00 as the practical close.

Is the Market Open on Mondays?

No. The Rue Mouffetard market stalls are closed all day Monday, and it is one of the few points every source agrees on. Monday is also the quiet day citywide: almost every food market in Paris shuts on Mondays.

The street itself does not close. The permanent butchers, bakers, cheesemongers, cafés and restaurants keep their own hours and are mostly open, so a Monday walk down Rue Mouffetard still rewards you — plan for shops, not stalls. Exact hours vary by establishment.

Best Time to Visit

• 08:00–11:00: freshest selection, calmest atmosphere, best light for photos
• 11:00–13:00: still full, but the best items are going and the crowd thickens
• Saturday late morning: the busiest and most photogenic window — arrive by 09:00 for the atmosphere, 08:00 for first pick
• Sunday morning: livelier than weekdays but less frantic than Saturday, with a local-shopping mood
• Monday: no stalls at all — choose another day

What to Buy, Stall by Stall

Rue Mouffetard's market is overwhelmingly a food market, and the stalls are grouped by product as you walk the lower half of the street. Here is what to look for at each type.

Stall type	What to buy
Cheese	Ask for a tasting and buy a cut wedge, not a pre-wrapped one. Fromagerie Roland Rousselet Affineur (105 Rue Mouffetard) matures its own farmhouse cheeses; Androuet (134) stocks 200+ varieties.
Charcuterie	Saucisson, jambon, duck confit and pâté — buy by the slice for a picnic.
Bread	A baguette tradition from Fournil de Mouffetard (113 & 123); the morning queue is the quality signal.
Produce	Whatever is in season and stacked highest — asparagus and strawberries in spring, peaches and tomatoes in summer, mushrooms and root vegetables from autumn. Best selection early.
Fish & seafood	Look for oysters and scallops in the cooler months; the street's fishmongers take the daily catch from the French coast.
Flowers	A flower stall runs with the market in the morning — a cheap, very Parisian gift or table piece.

Paris Markets by Day of the Week

The pattern below holds across the city and is a good way to plan a market-hopping day. Hours for the well-known markets come from the official City of Paris market register.

• Monday: almost every food market in Paris is closed — including Rue Mouffetard.
• Tuesday–Friday: open-air markets run mornings only (typically 07:00–13:30); covered halls run all day, often to 20:00.
• Saturday: the biggest day — most open-air markets are open, and open later (to about 14:30).
• Sunday: open-air markets are morning-only (to about 14:30); many covered halls open on Sunday morning too, and the flea markets are open.

Market	Arr.	Type	Days	Hours
Rue Mouffetard	5e	Street market	Tue–Sun	~08:00–13:00 (a few stalls to ~13:30); Mon closed
Marché Monge	5e	Open-air	Wed, Fri; Sun	07:00–13:30 (Wed/Fri); 07:00–14:30 (Sun)
Marché Maubert	5e	Open-air	Tue, Thu; Sat	07:00–13:30 (Tue/Thu); 07:00–14:30 (Sat)
Marché Port-Royal	5e	Open-air	Tue, Thu, Sat	07:00–13:30 (Tue/Thu); 07:00–14:30 (Sat)
Marché Raspail	6e	Open-air	Tue, Fri	07:00–13:30
Marché biologique Raspail	6e	Organic	Sun	07:00–14:30
Marché couvert Saint-Germain	6e	Covered	Tue–Sat; Sun	08:00–20:00; 08:00–13:30 (Sun)
Marché d'Aligre	12e	Open-air	Tue–Sun	07:30–13:30 (Tue–Fri); 07:30–14:30 (Sat/Sun)
Marché couvert Beauvau	12e	Covered	Tue–Sat; Sun	08:00–13:00 and 16:00–19:30 (Tue–Fri); 08:00–19:30 (Sat); 08:00–13:30 (Sun)
Marché Bastille	11e	Open-air	Thu & Sun	07:00–13:30 (Thu); 07:00–14:30 (Sun)
Marché Saint-Martin	10e	Covered	Tue–Sat; Sun	09:00–20:00; 09:00–14:00 (Sun)
Marché couvert Saint-Quentin	10e	Covered	Tue–Sat; Sun	08:00–20:00; 08:00–13:30 (Sun)
Marché Président-Wilson	16e	Open-air	Wed & Sat	07:00–13:30 (Wed); 07:00–14:30 (Sat)
Marché Saxe-Breteuil	7e	Open-air	Thu & Sat	07:00–13:30 (Thu); 07:00–14:30 (Sat)

Hours from the Ville de Paris market register (paris.fr) and the city's 2025 market list. Rue Mouffetard is a market street and is not in that register — its hours are from listing sources.

For more markets across the city, see our Paris markets by day — complete guide.

Getting There

The stalls fill the lower (southern) end of Rue Mouffetard, from around rue Jean Calvin down to Place Saint-Médard and the church of Saint-Médard — the numbers 134 and 139 Rue Mouffetard both appear in listings for the market itself.

Metro: Place Monge (Line 7) or Censier–Daubenton (Line 7) — both a couple of minutes' walk from the stalls.
Arriving on foot: Rue Mouffetard slopes downhill from Place de la Contrescarpe (north) to Église Saint-Médard (south). Approach from the top and walk down into the market for the easiest route. See our getting-to guide for full directions and parking.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Rue Mouffetard market hours?

Tuesday to Sunday, mornings only — about 08:00–13:00. The market is closed all day Monday.

Is Rue Mouffetard market open on Mondays?

No. The outdoor market is closed all day Monday. The street's permanent shops and cafés are mostly open, so the street is still worth a walk.

What time does the market close?

Around 13:00. A few stalls stay until about 13:30, so 13:00 is the safe assumption. Arrive before 11:00 for the best choice.

Is there an afternoon or evening market on Rue Mouffetard?

No — there is no verified afternoon or evening trading. The 16:00–19:30 afternoon blocks some listings mention belong to covered halls such as Beauvau (Aligre) or Saint-Germain, not to Rue Mouffetard. Plan around the morning.

Which day is best for the Rue Mouffetard market?

Tuesday for restocked cheese and charcuterie, Saturday for atmosphere (and crowds), and Sunday morning for a calmer local-shopping mood. Avoid Monday, when there are no stalls.

Are the shops open when the market is closed?

Yes. The permanent shops, bakeries, cheesemongers and restaurants keep their own hours and mostly stay open on Mondays and through the afternoon. Exact hours vary by establishment.

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