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Markets in Paris

It is one of the oldest and most popular markets in Paris. Nestled amidst the center of a gleeful boulevard, Marche d’Aligre is a conglomeration of street stalls housing unprocessed cheeses, loaves of bread, seafood, terrines, charcuterie, and freshly sourced products from the local farms. Some of the stalls also ply bric-a-brac and second-hand clothes.

Location: Place d'Aligre, 75012- Paris, France.

Famous For: Marche d’Aligre is famous for its great deals on fresh food products.

Timing: Tuesdays -Sundays: 7.30 A.M. to 1.30 P.M. and 4.30 P.M. to 7.30 P.M.

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Marché Bastille provides a golden chance to unearth the gourmet culture in Paris and comes alive twice a week with its lively atmosphere. Cataloged as one of the largest and the best street markets in Paris.

It offers stalls with enticing food displays like fruits, vegetables, fish, meat, organic eggs, loaves of bread, local cheeses, truffles,  nuts, yogurt, olives, charcuterie, saucisses, and other seasonal specialties. Apart from the fresh foods, one can also find clothing, antiques, cheap jewelry, hand-dyed batiks and leather handbags in and around the market.

Location: 8 Boulevard Richard Lenoir, 75011 Paris.

Famous For: Locally sourced products like fruits, vegetables, iconic French Cheeses, and etcetera.

Timing: Thursday: 7 AM -2.30 PM and Sunday: 7 AM- 3 PM.

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Marché Mouffetard is famed as one of the best street markets in Paris. It is a narrow but vivaciously crowded market with a series of stalls on both sides. The lower stretches of the market have effervescent stalls piled up with fruits and green vegetables.

On the other hand, the upper stretches have souvenir and curio shops which mostly cater to the tourists. At some corners, hawkers can also be seen selling seafood, fish, meats, cheeses, patisseries, patés and charcuteries out on street stalls.

Location: 139 Rue Mouffetard, 75005 Paris, France.

Famous For: Fresh produce, meat & seafood.

Timing: Tuesday-Sunday  8 AM -1 PM.

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One of the oldest covered markets in Paris, Marché des Enfants Rouges was established in 1628. Currently, it has emerged to be a tourist hotspot with stalls heaped with seasonal produce, fresh flowers, meat, seafood, saucisson, cheese, foie gras, and wine. Marché des Enfants Rouges also have an assorted display of counters with an impressive range of Lebanese, African, Italian and Japanese cuisines.

Such diversity in a marketplace often offers a glimpse into the food cultures of other countries and gives rise to a cosmopolitan milieu. As Marché des Enfants Rouges is one of the famous shopping markets in Paris, it always remains crowded with people from all walks of life and is a lovely introduction to Parisian life.

Location: 39 rue de Bretagne,  75003 Paris.

Famous For: Seasonal produce an impressive range of Lebanese, African, Italian and Japanese cuisines.

Timings: Tuesday-Friday: 8.30 AM-1 PM and 4-7.30 PM, Saturday: 4-8 PM, Sunday: 8:30 AM-2 PM.

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Marché aux puces de Saint-Ouen is the biggest flea market across the globe and is one of the most visited markets in Paris. The market brings together more than 3,000 merchants dealing in vintage treasures like old furniture,clothes, kitchenware, cameras, books, paintings, bric-a-brac, records, and etcetera.

Do not forget to bring out your bargaining skills and banter with the sellers to get some hot deals. Being one of the prominent shopping markets in Paris, Marché aux puces de Saint-Ouen attracts flocks of visitors for its idiosyncratic atmosphere throughout the year.

Location: Rue des Rosiers, 93400 Saint Ouen France.

Famous For: Vintage & antique treasures.

Timing: Monday: 11AM to 5PM , Saturday-Sunday: 9AM-6PM.

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A perfect amalgamation of modernity with tradition, Rue Montorgueil is one of the oldest markets in  Paris. Nooks and corners of this vibrant marketplace are lined with cafes, bistros, restaurants, bakeries, wine counters, vegetable stalls, fish stores, cheese shops, and flower shops.Being situated at the heart of the city, Rue Montorgueil has become a popular social hub for the Parisians along with being a shopping center.

Location: Rue Montorgueil, 75001 Paris France.

Famous For: Bakeries, bistros, fish markets and wine counters.

Timing: Tuesday-Saturday: 8 AM -1 PM and  4 PM TO 7 PM, Sunday: 9 AM -1 PM.

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Bursting with high-quality epicurean delights, Marché Président Wilson is the largest open-air food market in Paris. The succulent temptations at the stalls range from the freshest fish, fruits, vegetables, pasta, cheeses, flowers, olives, seafood, organic wines,  charcuteries and more.

Location: Avenue du Président Wilson, 75116 Paris, France.

Famous For: Freshest fish, vegetables, charcuteries, and organic wine.

Timings: Wednesday: 7AM -2:30 PM , Saturday: 7AM-3PM.

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A bucolic haven of peace, Marché aux fleurs have been attracting avid gardeners since the 19th century and is one of the illustrious shopping markets in Paris. The flower market offers a multitude of rare and unusual flower varieties and immerses the passersby on a sensory journey.

A quick conversation with the friendly flower sellers will also help you to seek advice on the most suitable plants for your living space. Apart from the florists, there are also a few charming food stalls with beautiful homemade dishes, fresh fruits, and vegetables.

Location: 37 Place Louis Lépine, 75004 Paris, France.

Famous For: Seasonal flowers, exotic flowers, orchids, plants, and shrubs.

Timings: Tuesday-Saturday: 6 AM-5:30 PM, Sunday: 6 AM-1:30 PM.

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Beginning with second-hand clothes from luxurious brands to antique furniture,  Marché aux Puces de Montreuil is one of the oldest flea markets in Paris. One can easily chance upon real treasures at a reasonable price while patiently rummaging through the makeshift stalls.

Although less glamorous and prestigious than other flea markets, Marché aux Puces de Montreuil attracts many vintage aficionados and thrifty shoppers every weekend.

Location: 2 Square de la Gascogne, 75020 Paris, France.

Famous For: Antique and vintage treasures.

Timings: Saturday to Monday: 7 AM TO 7.30 PM.

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Le Village Saint-Paul is an alluring courtyard full of antique merchants. It is home to several craft boutiques, vintage stores, art galleries, and lively cafes. Oozing that old world charm, it hosts approximately 200 antique dealers who have made this market their place of business. Don’t forget to show your negotiation skills to pick up antique souvenirs at bargain prices.

Location: Rue Saint-Paul, 75004 Paris, France.

Famous For: Antique stores, art galleries, and artisan boutique.

Timings: Wednesday –Monday: 11 AM and 7 PM.

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Marche Bourse is the only open-air food market in Paris that operates during the afternoon. Although smaller in size compared to its peers, Marche Bourse is situated just opposite to the Paris Stock Exchange and is mostly crowded by the workers from the nearby office areas.

As you wander down the market, you will spot plenty of stalls preparing a diverse set of cuisines like Creole-style gumbo, Moroccan –style fish and other ethnic food items. The strong aroma which exudes from these stalls is a talebearer of their lip-smacking taste. Besides, there are also other vendors selling fruits, vegetables, fish and meats.

Location: Place de la Bourse, 75002- Paris, France.

Famous For: Diverse set of cuisines having influences from all around the globe.

Timing: Tuesday: 12:30 PM – 8:30 PM and Friday :12:30 PM – 8:30 PM.

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Celebrating its 99th anniversary this year, Marché Monge is a testimony to the culinary culture of Paris. Ruffled amidst a  leafy square with a lovely fountain in its center, it is one of the most amiable markets in Paris. 40 stalls are sprawled over five distinctive alleys and offer fresh food products like meat, fish, fruit and vegetables, organic produce, cheese, wine, flowers, etc.

Especially olives, spices and dried fruit sold by the Greek food stallholders are a real treat to the taste buds. In case someone is spoilt for choice, the stallholders will be more than happy to extend their recommendation to choose the best possible deal and fill your shopping basket.

Location: 1, Place Monge, 75005 Paris, France.

Famous For: Aromatic herbs, Potato varieties, Apples, Pears, Indian Samosas, Dried Fruit.

Timing: Wednesday and Friday: 7 AM-2.30 PM, Sunday: 7 AM-3 PM.

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If somebody wants to dig into the flavors of the West African community in Paris, Marché Dejean is the place you need to head to! It is Paris's unofficial African market where there is no shortage of wonder with food stalls stacked up with traditional African ingredients emitting exotic smells.

On one of these casual ventures to Marché Dejean, one might even pick up a few African recipe ideas!Besides, there are also cosmetic parlors, fruit stalls, cafes and textile shops crumbled into the little pedestrianized street.

Location: 23 Rue de Suez, 75018 Paris, France.

Famous For: Hot African spices, African textiles, Hallal butchers, cosmetic shops.

Timings: Tuesday-Sunday: 10 AM – 9 PM.

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Culinary heaven for all the gastronomes and gourmands, Le Marché International de Rungis is the largest wholesale market in the world. It offers the widest variety of food products and is a cult place for all the Parisian restaurateurs.

Fish, meat, fruits, seafood, vegetables, cheese, and fresh flowers are traded here every day in bulk deals. Being the principal market in Paris, it attracts more than 20,000 visitors annually.

Location: Avenue Georges Guynemer, 94550 Chevilly-Larue, France.

Famous For: Horticultural products, Dairy products, vegetables, fish and meat.

Timings: Monday-Saturday: Variance of trading hours for different sectors.

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