So many things to eat, see, and buy! My friends and I walked over here as it was on our list of things to do but we were so amazed at how many food options there are as well as things to buy. The end we came in from started with food and there are beignets, oysters, boils, crawfish, and a whole bunch of other options. There is something for everyone to eat here. The other section had a lot of stalls selling trinkets, clothes, and artwork. I bought a couple of cute dresses and my friends and I all bought some artwork to bring home. It's a great place to get your souvenir shopping done as there are some unique pieces here! read more

French Market - Fried crab claws - Farmers Market Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

The French Market is one of those main stages of New Orleans culture. It's one of those establishments that has been around forever. From the moment you walk into this space, what you are confronted with is tons of all kinds of great and unique everything. Much of it is not only sold by local artisans, but made by them, as well. French market is predominantly an open air location. What you will find here are small shops that each offer a very unique collection of items that are very specific to their own shop. The items that are sold here span the gambit from jewelry, to artworks, to ethnic pieces that represent the culture from where the shop owner comes from. There is really a lot of everything at the French Market. Meaning, this is a great place to get that really unique gift that you wanna get for that special someone or to find that unique piece of whatever that you will personally use. As there are numerous shops here, each business provides a unique buying experience. Each one represents what they offer, and do it from their own perspective. From this, you'll find some shop merchants that are super friendly, very cordial, and more than willing to make deals with you. Others, not so much. But, that's what makes this location truly interesting. All the personalities that make up this shopping establishment. More than simply a place to shop for gifts, artworks, souvenirs, and the like, French Market also offers some great food stalls. So, if you need a snack, drink, or even a full meal, you can find it here. As this is open air, in the summer, it can get kinda hot inside this establishment. This is not bad or good, this is just something to keep in mind. This is the same during the winter months. You can't get kind of cold in there. But, at least from my perspective, that's a little bit easier to deal with. You just have to wear a jacket. Overall, this is one of the main stays of NOLA. It's truly a must see location. And, for people who know the city well, this is a place to go to when you want to find that truly unique item. Truly, you never know what you'll find. read more

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Costume jewelry, artwork, brickabrac, t shirts booths, Mardi Gras trinkets and masks, graphic playing cards, cute printed colorful or revealing dresses for sale. This past year I've had a thing for purchasing copper jewelry- most bracelets from South Korea, Mexico City, Tijuana and Mt. Charleston. Wondered if anyone ever made copper necklaces. I saw a few vendors that had thick linked chains. I bought the medium $45 length- tax is high in New Orleans. Far cry from dainty but copper is supposed to be good for arthritis and health. Ok let's see. read more

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Loretta's was on my NOLA list so I decided to knock 2 things off my list by visiting her location at the French Market which is located in the French Quarter. After enjoying my beignets, I strolled the market. The market is open daily and with any iconic spot in NOLA, I recommend arriving early before the crowd gets any larger. There is plenty to see and buy here! Plenty of vendors with art, clothing, jewelry and lots of mardi gras items! Great location to grab quick souvenirs. The restrooms were clean, which I kinda wasn't expecting. The vendors I encountered were friendly and informative. Unfortunately, I was on a schedule and had a little over an hour to browse, but I can't wait to come back so I can stroll around at my leisure. I could've easily spent more time here. This is definitely a spot you want to add to your New Orleans itinerary. read more

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It's been around since 1791, but the six blocks that make up the French Market don't yield much in local historical value. Congested with wandering tourists, most of the vendors sell items that could be found at any flea market in the country. A lot of the souvenirs and clothing fell way short in reflecting authentic New Orleans craftsmanship. I was hoping for a market more along the lines of Barcelona's La Boqueria with bounties of fresh produce and appetizing edibles, but there was just a row of fast food kiosks beyond the beignets at Cafe du Monde. Without a doubt, the highlight of the market was the strolling groups of musicians randomly playing jazz to enraptured tourists. RELATED - Exploring New Orleans? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/IvmEoOrXVB read more

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Fun with tons of different vendors and shops all along the river. Artist shops, clothing, jewelry and more!! Some food spots as well, in case you get hungry and places for sweet treats and drinks. A go-to spot in the city that's fun if you decide to shop or just walk around. Check it out! read more

French Market - Farmers Market Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Before we left for vacation, I watched lots of youtube videos, and all recommended the French Market. From the videos, the entrance appeared to be similar to that of Boston Market. We took a Lyft from the Garden District, After walking in, and passing some hot sauce stands and drink stands, I was mildly disappointed. There were many t-shirt vendors. and not much else. In the surrounding area that was also part of the French Market, some shops were good but one souvenir shop girl was more interested in her bf than in being pleasant and greeting customers. There is a statue of Joan of Arc. I was expecting something fun, like Pike's Market. read more

French Market - Farmers Market Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

We were out for Mardi Gras and were looking for crawfish and stopped here. It smelled pretty good and even they were short handed and busy service was still decent. We didn't end up eating crawfish because they were $17lbs (smoking crack) and they said they were tiny and they were as I saw them for myself. So I just ordered a cup of chicken and sausage gumbo and a fried picked appetizer. I loved the fried pickles here. I do prefer the fried spears but these slices were the perfect size and was still able to taste the pickles under the batter. They were a bit too salty but nonetheless I enjoyed. The gumbo wasn't the best or the worst I'll never have to eat it again though. read more

French Market - Chicken and sausage gumbo - Farmers Market Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Tchotchkes of every sort. An outdoorish market Jerwelry, t-shirts, hats, doiles, incense, chess set. Hit the food stall section , grab an Abita and have a few of the freshest oysters you've ever had. Serious. A must visit in Nawlins. read more

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We came here for the first time and we love buying the souvenirs here and presents. There's also food spots. There are restrooms as well. They do accept most types of payments. The vendors/artists were super friendly. A little bit of everything for everyone. read more

French Market - Outside - Farmers Market Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

We came here after visiting Cafe Du Monde to see what offerings and food they have. The market houses tons of vendors and eateries so there's plenty to see, eat and buy. My sis and I shared some boiled crawfish that was amazing and perfectly spiced. All the vendors we talked with were friendly and informative, overall a great place to visit with good vibes read more

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One of my favorite places to visit. Bring your walking shoes, there's a lot of ground to cover. We love it. Always something new to look at and purchase. Don't forget to grab a bite to eat. Good drinks too. The staff at each booth is nice and helpful and they are always up for a good conversation, ask them anything. Never miss an opportunity to learn more about their history and traditions. read more

It's easy to spend an hour or so here looking at all the vendors and their goods. I found a very friendly Argentinian man selling beautiful postcards and magnets. If you see him you'll know he has cute souvenirs and a great personality ! A lot of the food here is also a must including and most importantly Loretta's read more

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Loved going to visit the French Market during my first visit to New Orleans. It's an amazing place for shopping and souvenirs. They do something for every holiday too. They decorate for Halloween and Christmas from what the locals tell me. read more

French Market - Farmers Market Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

The French Market had a lot of options to choose from. Whether you're looking for food, clothes, hats, dresses, etc. This is the place! Since we went during Mardi Gras it was extremely crowded so we didn't get to experience everything we wanted to. read more

French Market - Farmers Market Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

This is a great open air spot with many vendors and customers. They have a little bit of everything! Stop by and see for yourself. It's right by the river walk. read more

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Wonderful, art galleries, beautiful sculptures, and fabulous gifts. Pralines fudge, and food items can be found here as well. Everything and anything, New Orleans. We did some nice shopping here. read more

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If you have been to Faneuil Hall or Pike Place, the French Market is along that idea but with more of a flea market vibe and a bit funkier. Very crowded on a weekend. Unsurprisingly, food vendors seemed heavily oriented towards fried food and seafood. It could definitely use more seating to accommodate all the folks wanting to eat. It starts at Jackson Square and is bookended by the original Cafe du Monde mothership location. It extends for several blocks so there is something for everyone along the way. Some of it odd, some of it tasty, some of it made from rum, and all of it uniquely New Orleans. read more

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I always love visiting the French Market when in New Orleans. There are so many vendors and food stalls. We were able to our souvenirs and also something to drink. We stopped and got the most amazing watermelon drink. It truly quenched our thirst. I was a little sad that I wasn't able to get a beignet from Loretta's...line was too long. read more

I love going shopping here so much, it's an outdoor flea market style, you can get T-shirts for your family and friends, two t-shirts for $25, that's a great deal. I ensure they're silk screened first and you're good to go, happy friends and family. They also have bathing suits, dresses, hats, jewelry, books, candy, and, more or less, a food court with all sorts of Cajun uniqueness, and Cajun spices to take home so good! you gotta go check it out. And Just down the road, you got the Central grocery, after your done shopping have you a muffuletta at the Central grocery it's just down the street it's some good! Cheers my friends SYOY 02/27/25 review #366 read more

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You may even call it a tourist trap and you wouldn't be wrong, but it's still a pretty fun place to walk around with a number of food options. I think J's Seafood Dock, Organic Banana, and Loretta's Pralines are a few of the popular options here. I highly recommend the praline filled beignets at Loretta's. We came to the French Market twice during our trip to get some of those freshly made beignets! They're amazing. Do be careful though, because a lot of the vendors have really high prices. Some are fair, but I get the sense that many aren't. We paid like $12 for a flavored tea and Arnold Palmer. read more

French Market - Farmers Market Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Stopped by the French Market a few times on my NOLA trip! It was pretty busy every time with lots to see! Lots of different food and drink stands, and further towards the end they had clothes, souvenirs, sunglasses, bags, etc. The oyster bar looked a little questionable??? lol! But we tried it anyway and it was fine! The man shucking was definitely a character.... But wow did he shuck oysters fast. He also tossed quite a few of them - I guess they were not fresh? They were okay. Not the best oysters I've had or the worst but they definitely did not make me sick so that's okay to me! I also came back to the market while on a guided food tour and we tried a gator sausage here - I am 10000% always wanting to try unique foods I can't try elsewhere so something gator was on my list and honestly the sausage was great. It was a little spicy and very juicy! Don't think it had a distinct taste to it that I could identify as gator. Would try it again! read more

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Whenever I'm in town I make it a point to take a stroll through the French Market. This historic marketplace has been operating for over 200 years. It's also one of the oldest public markets in the U.S. At the entrance you will find food stalls selling everything from beignets, po-boys, freshly shucked oysters, sno-balls, cocktails to-go, and other yummy treats. (The praline filled beignets from Loretta's are BOMB!) The back section is more like a flea market with local artists selling their hand-crafted work. You'll also find souvenirs at bargain prices, in addition to antiques, jewelry, apparel, & accessories. FYI - It can get a little crowded at times. read more

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Fun little area to look at various overpriced goods and enjoy some overpriced food and drink. It's a signature part of the quarter, so it doesn't make sense not to visit. Especially if you're going to the Jazz museum at the northernmost point. However, don't expect anything high quality or everlasting here. Go in and enjoy the novelty of the market. Plenty of shops to keep you occupied. Only one that's an exception is the Cafe Du Monde store. That's worth a stop simply for the beignet mix and coffee.... Which you can actually get in at least 5 nearby stores haha. read more

French Market - Entrance - Farmers Market Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

This was a fun stop and a place to walk around. There were several food and drink options as well as a bunch of fun shops to look at. If you enjoy markets, this will be super fun! If not, I wouldn't make the stop. read more

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This place is lame. Tons of vendors selling all of the same stuff. There are a few places that sell food but other than that, it was a waste of time. read more

Don't miss the French Market. More vendors Friday - Sunday but still fun to stop during the week. You can find masks, t-shirts, pottery, art, photography, clothing, alligator heads, jewelry, food, etc... The list goes on. Prices are usually reasonable and some negotiating can be done. They also have accessories: wallets, purses, belts, etc... Stop by and see Oscar for some fun jewelry. read more

If there was a tourist spot to get steps in AND knock out shopping, eating and getting a few drinks at, this is the place. Coming from Jackson square and Cafe du Monde, this place was pretty much in between where we were going to an eatery recommended by a tour guide. There was so much to see: restaurants, bars, eateries, souvenir shops. We almost didn't make it to our eatery destination since we saw many places we might have wanted to eat at. And you won't miss music coming off many different areas - most of them live entertainment. I really liked going through here, even if it's just to browse. Recommending for those who have a bit of time to burn. read more

French Market - Farmers Market Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

On one end, it starts with regular shops and then turns into a covered open air market. There are some food stalls. The rest is jewelry, clothes, and basically the normal swap meet stuff. It's really not with the effort unless you are looking for swapmeet type of stuff. read more

Husband absolutely loved the oysters and crawfish boil place. Said he would for sure go back for them! Everything else in the market looked the same as everywhere else in the French quarter. Crepe place smelled good but we didn't try. read more

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Lots of shops and local vendors. You could spend a full day down there. I wasn't prepared for all of the options, however, I'm planning to go back again when in town. read more

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It's what you'd expect from a French market: It's a market but with tongue. The reviews, like the homeless, are all over the place, so let's get the terminology down first: The "French Market" is a central landmark and specific historic marketplace known for its diverse stalls, while the "Farmers Market" is a specialized section within it, more focused on food, the subject of most reviews here. The "French Market District" refers to the broader area along the riverfront that includes these markets, plus the Upper Pontalba and Colonnade, the Craft Bazaar (separate review), Oscar Dunn Park, the Moon Walk (separate review), and Crescent Park. In other words, if French Market District is United Kingdom, then Farmers Market and Craft Bazaar make up Great Britain. And the stack of empty Lafitte's styrofoam cups and vomit-soaked bead necklaces is Stonehenge. As a whole, the French Market District is a must-experience, as it has been around since 1791 and marketed as the city's center for "commerce, community, and culture". Anyway, dining options include restaurants and food booths. The restaurants include world-famous Cafe De Monde (separate review), Gazebo Cafe, and the Market Cafe, which seems like the easiest way to enjoy food, people watch, and hear live music. This also includes Alberto's Wine and Cheese Bistro, Cafe Pontalba, Corner Oyster House, plus the Fudgery, Southern Candymakers, and Aunt Sally's Praline shop. Please excuse her (math geeks will get that). The Farmers Market includes the food-trucky booths like Holy Crepes, J's Seafood Dock, Loretta's Pralines (separate review), Meals From The Heart, and World Famous N'Awlins Café and Spice Emporium (separate review), plus French Market Produce, Mother Nature's Cupboard, Organic Banana, all along vendors under one roof. And don't miss The Angry Addict. That's not a food booth- he hangs out by the bike rentals. What people call the "Flea Market" (maybe because it's buggin') is the Craft Bazaar (separate review). These "booths" include Carnival Candle, Kettle Moraine Soap, Latin's Hand, Name Art, New Orleans Stones, Oscar of New Orleans jewelry, Paradise Gardens, and Rendezvous Linens and Lace, Smoky Greenwood music, Tamalyn Harris childrens books. The actual stores include Baby One, Belle Louisiana souvenirs, Cella's Boutique, Chapel Hats, City Sightseeing, Dutch Alley Artist's Co-Op, Gallery Cayenne, Gray Line Tours, Head to Toe, Lalosh Silver, Little Toy Shop, Merry Christmas & All the Jazz, Motherland African Art, Muse Inspired Fashion, Nawlins Sport apparel, Nola Foot Candy (shoes), OMG gifts, Pop City, Socks on the Square, Voodoo Harley Davidson, and What's New. Don't miss "The Brown Pile". No actually, do miss it: it's on the sidewalk up ahead. read more

French Market - Great pumpkin! - Farmers Market Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Loved walking through the French Market! So many local vendors, food stalls, and unique finds. Picked up some great souvenirs and tried some tasty snacks along the way. It's a nice mix of culture, art, and food all in one spot. Worth a stroll if you're in the French Quarter! read more

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Walking through the French Market was fun after we spend a couple hours at the Jazz Museum. We got to enjoy a cocktail as well as some delicious boiled peanuts and spicy pickle. The shirt and souvenir vendors had some cool wares, which we loaded up on. read more

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Love visiting when I have time. There weren't a lot of vendors on this particular day but still found some cute souvenirs.

The French Market is a must-see spot in New Orleans. It is located along the water by all the other trust attractions, just seconds from Jackson Square. I wanted to love it... and I did, but the part that I loved was unfortunately very small. I was so excited when I walked in. I saw some local spices, and a bit of produce, some spots where you can purchase soft drinks or alcoholic beverages to take with you, and then a few booths with local Cajun food, as well as some with non-local food. Among those, I saw a few artists making soap and jewelry, and a few other things. I was super excited to see the local food and art, but just as soon as I started walking through, I had already come to the end. After that, the rest of the market seemed to be the same junk that was in souvenir shops all over town... just your basic mass-produced, non-local, boring items, with several of the booths having the exact same things. I was super disappointed to see this part of the market. That said, I was able to try the crawfish beignets from the first part of the market, which were absolutely delicious. I also bought some really adorable handmade soaps. Anyway, I recommend the first part of the market. The second half can easily be skipped...just wish the first part had been bigger. read more

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We ran into the market walking around after having been to Cafe du Monde. This market was great and we found some great prints there! I found a bracelet there which actually had my name there and spelled correctly! If we ever go back I'll go to this place again. read more

Yelp Review 2024 #60: The French Market was the last stop of my morning walk coming from my hotel in the French Quarter. In total, it's about a 10 minute walk however, I stopped at Jackson Square, Cafe du Monde, and Central Grocery before getting here which became a 2-3 hour walk. It's like a flea market. You'll find random things like jewelry, souvenirs, t-shirts, bags, alligator heads, stuffed alligators, keychains, beads, hats and caps, paintings, candles, candies, lots of hot sauce, etc. There's a farmers market that has produce and specialty foods. Plenty of food stalls and eateries that has a variety of food from po boys, gumbo, alligator sausage, pralines, pies, brownies, pickle soda, etc. Even if you're not looking into buying anything, it's still worth visiting. It can be a nice reprieve from the heat of the sun or getting wet in the rain. If you're not into markets, skip this place. I ended up not buying anything, not even food since I was still full from beignets and muffuletta. And that's ok. It was still an interesting place to visit. read more

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If you are looking for a unique gift or souvenir this is the place to go to. They have everything. From books by local authors to alligator skulls. They say don't touch do I'm not sure they are real or in are they from Louisiana or imported from somewhere else. Food stalls close early. Or earlier than when we arrived. I was so disappointed. I thought we'd grab dinner there, but they were all shut down tight. You can find locally made products/ items in the market and there is also mass produced flea market type of finds. Either way, no matter where the wares come from, you have a good selection of goods. read more

This was a fun visit. Lively food scene in the middle of this market with oysters, all the creole goodies you could want, and some smoothies and desserts. We tried jambalaya here and it was phenomenal. Actually some of the best I had in town. Several artisans were selling original art here but most of it was trinkets and antiques and knick-knacks of not much value. Also, surprisingly (at least to me), were a lot of beautiful African-inspired clothing and accessories. Worth a walk through and you might find some really interesting goodies to collect. They had a ton of Mardi Gras beads for sale for a very fair price with all the different designs. Near enough to Jackson Square and the waterfront and Cafe Du Monde and tons of other shopping and items that you can easily make a morning of it. read more

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