Best food Markets in Paris

The open markets in Paris have been in existence since the Middle Ages and are a necessity for Parisians.

There are over 70 markets in Paris, and they have become almost a fixed monument.

Farmers, bakers, fisherman and the other merchants, drive hundreds of miles to come to the market with their food and wares, even from Italy. It's worth the trip, as Parisians have been coming to these markets to buy their food and household items since the 1500's.
If you live in Paris, it's here that you go to find freshly picked fruit and vegetables, fresh fish from Brittany and Normandy, meat, flowers, farmhouses cheeses, breads and much more. Food controls are very strict in France and you can be assured of their quality and cleanliness of preparation.
It's truly a delight to visit these markets, whether to wander the aisles and savor the sights and smells, or to buy the ingredients for dinner that night.

You don't have to be a gourmet cook or spend hours slaving over the stove, as many vendors sell fully prepared dishes, from pate's to roasted chickens.

Best food Markets in Paris

3 Best Food Markets in Paris

Sunday morning Marché Mouffetard

With its crowded cafés and bars creates the old-world community feeling, especially when regulars starts singing.

Marché d’Aligre in the 12th arrondissement is open every morning except Monday and is an unforgettable experience with loudly calling merchants, aromatic herbs and a beautifully preserved covered market selling superior products. Have a glass of white wine and a plate of oysters at the popular Baron Rouge wine bar, a neighborhood “institution”.

Marché Raspail, located between rue Cherche Midi and rue de Rennes offers a traditional market on Tuesday and Friday mornings and organic products on Sunday morning.

Although you can buy breads and pastries at the market, stop at the famous bakery,Poilane at nearby 8, rue Cherche Midi, for superb breads and rustic pastries.

Complete list of all Parisian markets

Gourmet Food and Wine Boutiques

The two of the largest gourmet supermarkets with everything from wines and cheeses to produce and dry goods are Gourmet Lafayette and La Grande Epicerie du Bon Marché, both attached to their Grands Magasins.

The Place de la Madeleine (8th) is home to many famous gourmet food boutiques, including Fauchon (26-30), Hédiard (21), the Boutique Maille (6), and the Maison de la Truffe (19).

Just up the road is Lavinia (3-5 Boulevard de la Madeleine, the largest wine boutique in France, with wines and spirits from France and around the world.

Inexpensive Market in Paris

Marché Berthier
Bd de Reims 75017 Paris
M° : Porte de Champeret
RER : Pereire-Levallois

Wednesday from 7:00 to 2:30 p.m.

Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

All fruits and vegetables for € 1 per kilo and some crates for only € 1

You will not find this superb promotion on the entire market but only in the stands next to the Porte d'Asnieres, the last stand at the bottom right of the market (very large stand) and at certain hours and days:

- Wednesday at 13:30

- Saturday around 14h