Rue Cler
France
Parisians have been coming to rue Cler market street since 1826! Taste some of the best of Paris here when you stop for the 30 minute break. Lunch price not included.
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Rue Cler
Welcome to Rue Cler, a pedestrianized sanctuary in the heart of the Seventh Arrondissement. To walk this street is to participate in one of the most cherished rituals of French life: the daily market shop. …
Listen in the app2La Fromagerie — A Festival of Mold
Our first stop is the fromagerie, a place Rick Steves aptly describes as a 'festival of mold.' To the uninitiated, the scent of a French cheese shop can be overwhelming, but to the connoisseur, it is the perfume of history and…
Listen in the app3The Boulangerie — No Fresh, No Party
Just a few doors down, we find the boulangerie, the source of the neighborhood's daily bread. In France, bread is a non-negotiable part of every meal, leading to the local maxim: 'No fresh, no party.' A true Parisian will visit…
Listen in the app4Le Caviste — The Wine Expert’s Domain
In a country where wine is considered a food group, the role of the 'caviste,' or wine merchant, is essential. At the wine shop on Rue Cler, the shelves are a map of France's diverse viticultural landscape. …
Listen in the app5Café du Marché — The Neighborhood Living Room
At the corner of Rue Cler and Rue du Champ de Mars sits the Café du Marché, arguably the most iconic spot on the street. With its large red awnings and expansive terrace, it serves as the neighborhood's collective living room. …
Listen in the app6The Florist — A Garden for Small Quarters
Because many Parisians live in 'tight quarters' with little to no garden space, the local florist is a vital resource. On Rue Cler, the flower shops spill out onto the sidewalk, creating a riot of color and fragrance that changes…
Listen in the app7The Butcher and Rotisserie — Culinary Traditions
The 'boucherie' (butcher) and 'charcuterie' on Rue Cler are bastions of French culinary tradition. One of the most enticing sensory experiences on the street is the sight and smell of the rotisserie. …
Listen in the app8Closing
As we reach the end of Rue Cler, we transition from the intimate, pedestrianized world of the market back into the 'real world' of the big city, with its metros, taxis, and public transit. But the charm of the street stays with…
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What is Rue Cler?
Rue Cler is a place in France with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | France |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 48.8579, 2.3059 |
| Last updated |
