Originally Posted by
biggestbopper
IMHO one of the best Paris experiences is to go to the Sunday morning market on the Rue Mouffetard. Start from the Place de la Contresscarpe and walk up the hill through the market. This is one of the oldest remaining areas with some Roman ruins. Not far from the (heavily restored) Roman arena. Sunday morning is by far the best time to go.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rue_Mouffetard,_Paris
Actually I believe it is a downhill walk from the Place de la Contrescarpe. There are a few interesting little streets and courtyards off rue Mouffetard too. As a side note, Hemingway lived there when he was married to Hadley.
Bobette