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Paris has more than 70 food markets, and on any morning except Monday at least one is open near you. Here is a short list for visitors, with the days and hours from our market map and the nearest metro station.
Before you go
- Open-air markets usually run from about 7am to 1:30pm or 2:30pm. Come before 11am for the best choice.
- Covered markets stay open longer, often into the evening, but close on Mondays.
- Stallholders prefer that you let them pick the fruit for you. A simple “Bonjour” goes a long way.
- Cards are widely accepted, but keep some coins.
Markets by day
Marché d'Aligre - Beauvau
The cheapest and most lively street market in central Paris, with an old-fashioned bric-a-brac corner next to the fruit stalls.
Marché couvert d'Aligre - Beauvau
The covered hall next door (Marché Beauvau): cheese, butchers, an oyster bar in winter.
Marché Bastille
One of the biggest open-air markets in the city, along the boulevard Richard-Lenoir. Thursday and Sunday mornings.
Marché Raspail
A classic Left Bank market on the boulevard Raspail, Tuesday and Friday.
Marché Biologique Raspail
The Sunday organic market on the same boulevard: produce, breads and ready-to-eat galettes.
Marché couvert des Enfants Rouges
The oldest covered market in Paris (1615), in the Marais. More lunch counters than groceries: a good place to eat.
Marché Président Wilson
An upmarket market facing the Eiffel Tower side of the Seine, famous for its vegetable growers.
Marché Saxe Breteuil
Open-air market with a view of the Eiffel Tower, Thursday and Saturday mornings.
Marché Monge
A small, friendly Latin Quarter market, easy to combine with the Jardin des Plantes.
Marché Couvert Batignolles
The covered market of the Batignolles neighbourhood, open most of the week.
Marché Biologique des Batignolles
Saturday organic market on the boulevard des Batignolles.
Marché aux fleurs et aux oiseaux
The flower and bird market on Île de la Cité, a few minutes from Notre-Dame.
Marché aux puces de Clignancourt
The Saint-Ouen flea market, just outside the city limits: antiques and vintage, weekends and Mondays.
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Christmas markets in Paris 2026
| Market | 2026 dates |
|---|---|
| Notre-Dame (Square René-Viviani) | 26 November to 27 December 2026 |
| Gare de l'Est (Alsatian market) | 2–18 December 2026 |
| Hôtel de Ville | 4 December 2026 to 3 January 2027 |
| Tuileries, Montmartre-Abbesses, Saint-Germain-des-Prés | 2026 dates not yet published |
Paris Christmas markets: full list and hours
A day trip from Paris
Strasbourg is under two hours by TGV, and Reims about 45 minutes. See our guide to Christmas markets in France.
Useful French phrases
| English | French |
|---|---|
| Hello / Good evening | Bonjour / Bonsoir |
| A kilo of clementines, please | Un kilo de clémentines, s'il vous plaît |
| How much is it? | C'est combien ? |
| Can I pay by card? | Je peux payer par carte ? |
| Can I taste? | Je peux goûter ? |
| Thank you, have a nice day | Merci, bonne journée |
Frequently asked questions
Which day is best for markets in Paris?
Sunday morning: Bastille, Aligre, Raspail organic and Monge are all open. Most open-air markets are closed on Mondays.
What is the oldest market in Paris?
The Marché des Enfants Rouges in the Marais, founded in 1615. It is closed on Mondays.
Are Paris markets open on public holidays?
Often yes in the morning, but not always. Check the market page on our map before you go.