I'm a HUGE FAN of open-air markets and I'm sad I was only able to go to a few while I was in Paris…read more However this was DEFINITELY my favorite one!! It truely was an open air market and had SO MANY stands!! Each one was so unique and selling a variety of food from cheese, flowers, fresh pasta, seafood, tons of fruits, and etc. We came super early because we had a lot of stuff to do that day, but there was still a lot of stands already open at 730-8am. However it was relatively empty so I'm not sure if it gets crowded later. We took about 30 minutes to stroll through the market but I could have spent more time oogling at all the yummy deliciacies. We picked up some breakfast foods here but I forget what stand. We got some pate from one stand, some delicious, super soft bread from another, some really juicy pear and peaches, and had a mini breakfast picnic. Everything was very reasonably priced and the food was super yummy. We also went to Rue Cler later but I didn't like it as much since it didn't really have an open market feel (maybe I went to the wrong place?) It was much more pricey there as well and I didn't see many options. Another plus is that this is near the tour eiffel park, so we walked over (about 10 min walk) to enjoy our breakfast! :)

a typical neighborhood marketplace, it offers everything from fresh cheeses and lingerie. a good…read moreplace to wander around for an afternoon, open wednesdays and saturdays. it's location underneath the above-ground metro gives it sort of a cozy charm but also a raw industrialist quality. at least it speaks to parisians' notoriously clever use of 'empty' urban space. the neighborhood it serves is one of paris' less-touristy regardless of its close proximity to the eiffel tower. there are a couple of lively 'shopping'/restaurant streets off of the market that may be worth exploring as well, notably rue de commerce and rue lourmel. NOTE: i did an informal study/poll of this market one wednesday and discovered that only 5 of the 106 vendors that day were the producers or even remotely 'local'. generally, don't be fooled by parisian market places into thinking you're buying from farmers; mostly you're not (marche BIO des batignolles being a big exception here). mostly it's just more fun to have a face to face interaction with a person you're buying your food from, even if they're not the farmer. anyway, i did find some of the BEST HONEY SOAP ever here and that was indeed local & straight from the soap makers. also, markets are always good places to find delicious street food.

Very good food. Very good choices for food and quick bites. Services were efficient, people were…read morepleasant and patient. It is market so, not a place to find ambiance.

I love this open air Market in Paris. There is wonderful sightseeing, friendly merchants, delicious…read morebreads, nuts, wine, jams, honey, seafood, meats, fruits, vegetables, meats, olives, and flowers. There is also leather, shoes, jewelry, and antiques. Go early because some merchants close up early as they sell-out of products. A great place to pick up fresh, local food for your meals.

Love this market! I have been coming here for 20 years, since I lived in the neighborhood. When I…read morevisit Paris, I travel here for the good offerings.

Great Market with decent prices (more expensive than others but that is because of the location). I…read morehappen to love on ave du President Wilson so Saturday mornings I sleep in and go back my food for the week right as they close, around 1pm, and love strolling up and down the avenue. Beware the market is mostly food not clothing or little trinkets but food is what I love!

Located on the famous Rue de Cler street in Paris, Les Halles Bosquet offers fresh fruits and…read morevegetables. The street itself has small Parisian cafes, cheese markets, rotisserie chicken shops, grocery stores, and to me is the perfect example of the Paris experience. After flying into Paris, I directly went to some shops on the street and nearby and bought some foods to enjoy. Credit cards are accepted here. Organic Cherries (10 euros for a kilogram) - These were the best cherries that I have tried anywhere in the world. I couldn't believe how great they tasted! They were so sweet and juicy. In fact all the other berries looked so good here. I then took some of my goods and walked to a nearby park near the Eiffel tower and enjoyed eating them as I marveled at the beauty and splendor of the Eiffel tower. It was an extremely relaxing experience, and the weather was perfect (mid 70's) for summer.

Comprehensive, gorgeous, colorful, delightful to my senses. Ideal location, vendors that remember…read moreand food to picnic, dine, much, and worship with.

Came across the Rue de Grenelle Open Air Market on Sunday morning quite by accident. Located…read morebetween the Motte-Piquet and Dupleix Metro, under the overhead metro bridge. Stall after stall of fragrant breads, cheese, meats, flowers, etc. Ate a fragrant French cheese and decadent pastel de nata. Definitely one of the highlights of our Paris weekend.

In 2007 my wife and I arrived on a Sunday morning at our hotel which was acroos the road from the…read moremarket. What a great experience for us. In 2010 we actually changed our intinerary to attend the market so we could visit again. Still a great place to visit and the atmosphere and ambiance of the market is very special and very French. To Paris in 2013 and our visit again to market is on our priority list. Great food stalls and we had our breakfast there and the only challenge was the wide choice. We also bought some gifts there at good prices.

Cool albeit small market with a number of well known stalls from casual fruit juice and snacks to…read morefull on steaks , Moroccan and Japanese options under one roof. This is a pretty cool place in the Marais that opens up to a couple of neighboring streets with more food options that are pretty famous in their own right. Well worth walking around if you're in the area!

Quality/Quantity - Crazy busy, well it did NOT help that a rain storm just started and this is one…read moreof the few places that had coverage. So many food and drink options. Plus you can buy fresh produce, seafood, meats, etc. As usual, my pictures do not do it justice. Ambiance - One of the smaller markets, but then again, it was crazy busy due to the rain storm that just started. Everyone was running for cover. Free public restrooms, use at your own risk. Wifi - I did not use it. Service - Hard to get on this visit as it was again, crazy busy. Price - Trendy market prices, slightly above average. Owner Comment - Congrats on all your success since 1615.

Quality/Quantity - What a great discovery!!! And only on a Sunday or weekend...? So happy to have…read morecome. I love hanging out with the locals. Both my wife and I supported and bought a few items, etc. So many food options. Fresh produce, meats, flowers, etc. Wineries here representing their vineyards also. All different kinds of merchandise for sale - Thrift items, to "dollar" store items, to custom made jewelry and leather pieces, etc. Ambiance - See all my pictures. This market is HUGE!! Way bigger than I expected. Maybe the biggest market we have been to since arriving in France. Public toilets nearby, my first discovery. I felt like a kid trying to figure it out. FYI - The toilet cleans itself after each use, so be patient. Oh, and I can NOT recommend the urinal... Service - Good. They are here to sell. Price - From inexpensive to expensive. Depends on what you buy, eat, or drink. Owner Comment - Congrats on all your success.

Came to the Bastille Market to try one of the rotisserie chickens from here. I don't remember the…read morename of the exact place, but it was the last bird I consumed in France. My swan song from a disappointing trip in the bird department. Off the eye test, it doesn't get much better. The beautiful sight of tissi's rotating in front of a fire breathing oven, potatoes in the tray below collecting the chicken juices as they fell, had me ready to run around the Bastille plaza yelling "LE MOUVEMENT!!". I thought this was going to be my first high level bird in the City of Light. Much to my chagrin, the one I got was just lukewarm. I was ready for my fingerprints to be fully burned off. There was so much potential here, but as always, I have to judge what's in front of me. If I don't have my integrity I have nothing. It landed at an 8.1/10 on the restaurant scale which is good, but if it was hot it could have been up there with the greats in the rare 9 territory. Unrealized potential is one of the most depressing things in the world. IG @johnny.novo Tiktok @jnov__ Substack @johnnynovo