“Mulberry Street” in Paris? It sounds poetic doesn’t it? Today we explore Rue des Mûriers in the 20th arrondissement. This street’s story is more recent than you might think.
Rue des Mûriers is not that old. Its current name dates back to 1877. Before that it was called Rue Richer. The name “Mûriers” comes from an old country district. Imagine fields and mulberry trees. That’s quite a change from the Paris we know now.
Let’s talk specifics. Rue des Mûriers starts at 27 Avenue Gambetta. It ends at 14 Rue des Partants. This street is relatively short. It stretches only 121 meters. It is also not very wide. It measures only 10 meters across.
Getting here is quite easy. The nearest bus stop is Mûriers. It is only a minute’s walk away. Metro access is also convenient. Gambetta station is only a four-minute walk. Lines 2 and 3 stop there. Several bus lines also serve this area. These include lines 20, 26, 56, 60 and 69. The night buses N16 and N34 also stop nearby.
If you are coming by metro, the 3 is the first line that passes Rue des Mûriers. It arrives at 5:29 AM. The last metro is also the 3. It passes by at 1:12 AM. For buses, the N16 is the first. It arrives at 3:00 AM. The last bus is the N34. It goes at 3:56 AM.
Rue des Mûriers may seem like a simple street. Yet it connects you to Parisian history. It links you to a past of fields and mulberry trees. As you walk, think of how Paris transforms over time. From rural outskirts to a vibrant part of the city.
So next time you are near Gambetta or Père Lachaise. Take a stroll down Rue des Mûriers. Think about its past. Consider its present. And appreciate its place in Paris.