Place Maubert

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Type of Attraction
Streets & Squares, Markets & Bazaars

Neighborhood
Central

Interests That Apply
Local Culture, Shopping, History

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Price: Free
Free to look around, but the food costs!

Is there parking?: Yes

Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

Water/Drinks: Available at attraction or nearby.
This is a good place to get: Snacks

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Breakfast

Restrooms: Not Available

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Brenna Fleener

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Brenna Fleener has been living, studying, and working abroad for nearly five years. After finishing college in California, she moved to Bologna, Italy, to study Italian cinema and literature. Quickly deciding that northern Italian winters in a mediev... More »

Heather Stimmler-Hall

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Heather Stimmler-Hall came to Paris in 1995 as a university student, studying art, history, international politics, and, most frequently, the local map. After several fun jobs working in an American muffin shop, a French café, and an Irish pub, her f... More »

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David McCairley is a Paris-based photographer. He's married to Martina, who is tolerant and wonderful. When not trying to look after his two small (ish) (6 and 2) children, Axel and Ines, he's trying to capture that essential moment--or take a decent... More »

Heather Stimmler-Hall, Photographer

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In her copious free time, as she ran around Paris checking details for us, Heather also did some photography for us. Without her talented help, Paris wouldn't be nearly as complete, photo-wise, as it is. More »

Our City Expert's Tips

This square is a market place Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, and when there's no market there are still cafes and plenty of little Latin Quarter shops to browse. The only thing that is a bit disturbing is the traffic: the square is right next to the busy intersection of Boulevard St-Germain and Rue Monge.

History Buff
In the Middle Ages this square was where criminals were hung or burned at the stake.