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    Marché Bastille

    4.5 (56 reviews)
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    James A.

    Large open-air farmers market open on thursday and sunday, rain or shine. A lot of prepared foods to eat, ingredients to buy, and clothing accessories to wear. It starts at the north end at the rue de sabin, all the way south to the bastille memorial. Wife picked up a large women's stole for a great price, and contrary to what others say, a bit of bargaining is allowed.

    Bad picture of some of the stalls leading all the way down to the monument in the distance.
    Drew K.

    Marche Bastille is one of the largest and oldestt open air markets in Paris. It is open Thursday, 7am-2.30pm and Sunday, 7am-3pm. The market has dozens and dozens of stalls all leading towards the Place de la Bastille's Colonne de Juillet (big monument and roundabout marking where the Bastille used to be) There are vendors for just about anything you can think of. Seafood, butchers, vegetables, fruits, crepes, lite bites, gifts, leather goods etc. We grabbed a bag of thyme infused olives from the olive stall, a bottle of white wine and a dozen raw oysters and dined in the midst of the market at a standing table taking it all in. Really excellent market to check out if you've got some good weather and spare time for wandering and tasting.

    Kelly K.

    Marché Bastille is nearly 3 miles from our hotel. I walked the entire way purely because of a crapouline poulet vendor. Apparently her spatchcock chicken is legendary. And gosh darn it, I was going to get at least one crispy French chicken! Unfortunately after walking up and down the entire market more than once, we couldn't find any spatchcock chicken. To say the least, I was disappointed. We soothed our need for French chicken by purchasing a roasted chicken. It was just so-so. On our way out, we stopped by a crepe stall and got a savory crepe with cheese, egg, and sausage. Each crepe is made to order so they're super hot and fresh. So delicious! A perfect French breakfast! I'm not certain that the Marché Bastille is as good as the Hollywood or Santa Monica Farmers markets. The produce didn't appear to be from farmers. Instead many of the boxes were labeled as being from other countries (not France). I was also shocked at how many wasps were all over the fruit and sweet bread vendors. It seemed to be perfectly normal and acceptable to other customers. But honestly seeing swarms of what looked like wasps freaked me out. The cheese, charcuterie, and canned foie vendors were appealing but we didn't purchase anything because we really weren't sure what we could bring back to the US. Overall I'd say this is a large market with lots of produce, clothing, and food vendors. I wish they had more food vendors and I really wish we'd seen the crapouline poulet vendor. I'm not sure this market is worth a 3 mile walk but I'm glad we make the trek across Paris.

    Jo Ann B.

    It was a chilly morning but still great to hit the market. Large variety of vendors, if you want veggies, fruits, meat or cheese, this is the place. They also have a large variety of hats, scarves and clothes. Cashmere scarves 32E and Lamb Wool Scarves 10E. Don't forget the banquettes and croissants. Not touristy. Mostly locals.

    Smoked salmon and goat cheese crêpe!
    Rebecca T.

    Went there only once while in Paris, and I'm so mad that I didn't go there more! Marché de la Bastille has EVERYTHING: from fresh produce to clothes to hand-made notebooks to one of the best crêpes I've had in Paris! Bought myself an amazing smoked salmon and goat cheese crêpe: fresh and piping hot, I was in heaven! Also purchased a small, hand-made notebook from the non-food items section of the open-air market. Rustic and leather-bound, it was beautifully-crafted. The Bastille monument towers over the market, so you will no trouble finding this wonderful market. Definitely worth checking out if you're in the city!

    Open market full of things to buy.
    Lauren S.

    Love this huge open market offering a variety of things to buy here from clothes, shoes, kitchen utensils, scarfs, seafood, sausages, meat, bread, and finally cheese. When in Paris come stop by and check this place out!

    Stephen D.

    One of the highlights of our trip to Paris. Just an amazing outdoor market that puts ones in the US to shame. It's a perfect place to stock up on picnic supplies and then head over to the Place de Vosges (or any park/ site) to eat all the goodies you acquired. Don't forget to buy a knife for slicing the salamis, cheese and fruit you bought. The market is also a great place to take photographs. Easy to find - just North of the Bastille monument. Actually right over the Canal St. Martin.

    Nikki C.

    Came just for the roasted chicken. There's going to be a line but wait it out. It's worth it! Picked up a few dresses to take back to the states. $10 each.

    Crepes stand
    Vivian Y.

    There's so much to see and buy at this street market. There's fresh fruits/veggies/raw meats & fish, ready to eat foods, flowers, souvenirs, clothes, and so much more. I love going to markets like these because I get a sense of what it's like to be a local. As I was strolling through, I can smell the amazing aroma from the crepes and I couldn't help but stop to get one. I got one with Nutella and bananas which cost only €3.60. The crepe was perfect and made exactly how I think they should be. It was crispy throughout the whole crepe and no soggy parts. It was filled with the right amount of toppings and with each bite, you had bananas and Nutella. This is probably one of my better street food finds! The vendors are friendly and you can haggle on some things. Also make sure you walk around and scope out better deals. Some vendors sell the same or similar items at different prices.

    Galette chives and egg 2.50 euro
    Alison M.

    I live right next to the Bastille. Everything closes on Sundays and this is a fun market to get your fruits vegetables meats fish jewelry purses etc. A must buy item is their freely squeezed juice. I got the orange Banana and apple. Delicious. Also they have the cheapest and biggest crepes I've seen here for (nutella) 2.60 euro. Great place to experience Parisian life. Very lively and people are charismatic. Going back!... Every Sunday :)

    Adam B.

    Awesome farmer's market! Very touristy (you can hear lots of English), but who really cares? There are more than enough true Parisians around that you can feel like a local. Marche Bastille has everything: fruits and vegetables, food stands, poissoneries (fish mongers), boulongeries (bakeries), and fromageries (cheese stands). There are even stands selling clothing and other junk, but I kept my distance from those. There are stands where you can get prepared food; I got a delicious smoked salmon and chevre crepe. The market is huge, covering several city blocks, and it is open on Thursdays and Sundays.

    Rodney H.

    Fantastic fresh markets held on Thursdays & Sundays and I think tuesdays, great selection of fruit vegetables cheese bread and especially seafood , plus fresh roast chicken & other assorted goodies, should be on your must do list for Paris

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    Marché des Enfants Rouges

    Marché des Enfants Rouges

    4.1(187 reviews)
    1.1 kmMarais Nord, 3ème, Marais
    €€

    I love food, love talking about it, cooking at it and most definitely love trying new places. This…read moremarket came as a recommendation from a fellow yelp friend and was right up my alley. My family and I came for lunch on a weekday, so not all of the food stalls were open. We did a couple laps around the market, looking at the various types of food offered. The place has many types of cuisines, with both takeout and sit down options. For lunch, the majority of our group decided on trying the Italian restaurant. My mother had her own idea of what she wanted for lunch and wandered over to another restaurant. I like that you can pick and choose and find something that suits all. At the Italian place, I ordered the caprese and so did my aunt. My little cousin went with the lasagna and nephew ordered the spaghetti with clams. My sister went with this pasta with a marinara sauce. Food was delicious and affordable. After our meal, we walked around again and I ended up buying cheeses and crackers from the Fromager. Service wasn't too friendly, but really didn't mind as I was getting this to go. I later learned that the Marche des enfants rouges is the oldest market in Paris and dates back to 1628. I really love the history behind the market and the food that we ate that day. The only downside is that almost half of the places were closed due to the day that we went, so you never know what will be offered.

    This was my first stop on my trip to Paris. It was an interesting outdoor food market with a…read morevariety of stalls and some indoor restaurants. We visited during the heat wave and we found a place that sort of had A/C. We all needed a break and enjoyed the slightly cooled atmosphere. I would say this wouldn't rank the highest on my list of food markets I've been to. They had some good looking vegetables, cheeses, and the crepes looked amazing. But overall it felt limited.

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    Marché des Enfants Rouges - One of the restaurants in the market

    One of the restaurants in the market

    Marché des Enfants Rouges - Lulu towards rear of market

    Lulu towards rear of market

    Marché des Enfants Rouges - 5/17/26 FYI. Food & drink options.

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    5/17/26 FYI. Food & drink options.

    Marché Couvert Beauvau - 5/26/26 FYI. Closed early.

    Marché Couvert Beauvau

    4.3(54 reviews)
    0.9 kmLedru-Rollin, 12ème

    2 of 2 Yelp reviews…read more Quality/Quantity - I really enjoy hanging out with the locals when I travel. To see what the locals eat, drink, do, etc. Decent size market, both indoors and outdoors. Not sure what the relationship is between the Aligre Market and Beauvau Covered Market, but because they are literally next to each other. I feel they were the same/similar market. So this review will reflect that. The products/produce are so fresh and flavorful. Ripe. Meats, seafood, flowers, etc. Everything is so fresh. There is even a "thrift" shop market here?!?! Ambiance - Decent size, both indoor and outdoor. Again, I am connecting the two markets. Service - Good. Price - Reasonable. Expect farmers market prices. Owner Comment - Congrats on all your success.

    Drafted in 2019, decided to post for future reference: This…read morewas my favorite farmer's market in Paris. Tons of fresh fish, meat (both raw and prepared), cheese, and many fruit stalls. I especially loved the prepared meat in the stall near the entrance (they have many prepared items to choose from--I ended up loving the duck foie gras and duck rillette). Also, people were helpful and willing to deal with my poor French :) As another reviewer mentioned, there aren't many (perhaps any) ready-to-way meals. But I wasn't looking for that, and I found the quality to be fantastic.

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    Marché Couvert Beauvau - 5/26/26 FYI. Thrift market nearby.

    5/26/26 FYI. Thrift market nearby.

    Marché Couvert Beauvau - 5/26/26 FYI.

    5/26/26 FYI.

    Marché Couvert Beauvau - 5/26/26 FYI.

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    5/26/26 FYI.

    Marche d'Aligre - Farmer's market/food hall/flea market (but the flea market is no reason to come here)

    Marche d'Aligre

    4.5(4 reviews)
    0.9 kmLedru-Rollin, 12ème

    Before coming to Paris I had every intention of going to Les Puces de Saint-Ouen, the giant flea…read moremarket about which I'd read so much, but once in Paris I changed my mind. I opted instead for Marche d'Aligre, reasoning that it featured not only a small flea market but also a farmer's market and a market hall. The guide I consulted described Marche d'Aligre as a spot for locals, featuring some of the cheapest produce in Paris. I can't speak to that but I did think everything - including the many meats, seafood, cheeses, and more in the market hall - looked quite fabulous. The swap meet? A little less so. The sole flea market thing that caught my eye suddenly jumped in price when I pulled out my cash but I did see one vendor actively negotiate with a tourist when she found a price out of her reach. That said, this isn't a flea market I'd set out for again; it's plaza-sized (maybe 20 vendors) and the offerings struck me as rather junky. If I had time for only one of Paris' great open-air food markets this isn't the one I'd choose despite the fact that I enjoyed my visit here.

    1 of 2 Yelp reviews…read more Quality/Quantity - I really enjoy hanging out with the locals when I travel. To see what the locals eat, drink, do, etc. Decent size market, both indoors and outdoors. Not sure what the relationship is between the Aligre Market and Beauvau Covered Market, but because they are literally next to each other. I feel they were the same/similar market. So this review will reflect that. The products/produce are so fresh and flavorful. Ripe. Meats, seafood, flowers, etc. Everything is so fresh. There is even a "thrift" shop market here?!?! Ambiance - Decent size, both indoor and outdoor. Again, I am connecting the two markets. Service - Good. Price - Reasonable. Expect farmers market prices. Owner Comment - Congrats on all your success.

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    Marche d'Aligre - 5/26/26 FYI. Closed early.

    5/26/26 FYI. Closed early.

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    Marche d'Aligre - Supposedly some of the least expensive produce for sale in Paris

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    Supposedly some of the least expensive produce for sale in Paris

    Le marché Monge

    Le marché Monge

    3.9(14 reviews)
    1.9 km5ème, Jardin des Plantes/Austerlitz
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    I was spending the day in a cooking class with a local French chef…read more He took us here to gather the fresh ingredients and duck for the all the dishes we were learning. Chef pointed out all the local ingredients and what is imported. He obviously had his favorite vendors, as they tried to interest him in special selections. This market, as many as I found in Paris, are fabulous. Blocks long presenting a ton of diverse food items. Fresh fruits and vegetables that usually looked better than in stores. Various poultry- duck, chicken and premade pâté. Tons of seafood. Always a few cultural dishes, Mediterranean. Get of the touristy museum path and discover Paris, its food and markets.

    Amazing little outdoor market open on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays right by the Jardin de…read morePlants. Both are must sees while in Paris. We picked up the most incredible tabouleh salad and basil tapenade from a vendor selling all sorts of meditteranean inspired food including build your own meditteranean burritos!! We picked up a mix of decadent olives at the local olive and dried fruit vendor. Tomatoes were delicious and about 2.90 e for a medium bag. We also picked up fresh radishes and carrots. The vendors were kind and polite and were understanding of our limited French language. We had left over bread and cheese available for our afternoon picnic otherwise we would have purchased some of the most delicious looking cheeses and salamis at this market. The salami man has salamis with dried figs, herbs de Provence, and nearly everything in between. He offers samples and will vacuum seal your purchased salamis for an extra .50 e. Enjoy the sights, sounds and smells of this nice open air market. Hours are 0700-1430. @yogafanatica

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