The Best Food Markets in Paris

Marché Saint-Eustache Les Halles

The market near the charming Saint-Eustache Church has been around since before the Revolution. It used to feed the royal family in the Louvre Palace, and even the whole city of Paris.

The market is now held near the church on Thursdays and Sundays, offering a wide variety of vegetables, cheese, and seafood.

Address: Place du Marché Saint Honoré, 1st Arr
Schedule: Thursday (12:30 pm to 8:30 pm) and Sunday (7 am to 3 pm)

Rue Montorgueil

A perfect blend of market and food shops, Rue Montorgueil is a pedestrian paradise filled with fragrant flower shops, cheese vendors, delicious bakeries, and aromatic rôtisseries. It is a permanent market street with high-quality gourmet food shops and seafood vendors with regular cafes and bakeries between the stalls.

The two notable stores are Maison Stohrer, the oldest Parisian bakery with a beautifully detailed ceiling, and Au Rocher de Cancale, a mid-19th-century seafood restaurant.

Address: Rue Montorgueil, 2nd Arr
Schedule: Open every day

Marché Couvert des Enfants Rouges

The oldest covered market in Paris, the Marché des Enfants Rouges was established in 1628 and named after the orphanage that once stood in its place. The name “Des Enfants Rouges” translates to the ‘market of the red children’, referring to the red capes they used to wear.

With incredible vegetable and cheese vendors, the market also has a couple of restaurants for trendy street-style dining or cool brunches.

They have an AMAZING Instagram account that taunts your taste buds every day. I look at it all the time!

Address: 39 Rue de Bretagne, 3rd Arr
Hours: Tuesday to Saturday (8:30 am to 8:30 pm), Thursday (8:30 am to 9:30 pm), Sunday (8:30 am to 5 pm)

Marché Mouffetard

Being not only one of the oldest markets in Paris but also the liveliest neighborhoods of Paris, Rue Mouffetard was made popular by Ernest Hemingway when he described it as “that wonderful narrow crowded market street which led into Place Contrescarpe”.

Even today, the street boasts bright stalls on bustling cobbled streets surrounded by charming buildings, while the northern end consists of multi-cultural restaurants and cafes. Here, you’d find everything from grocers and charcuterie vendors to cheese, sticky pastries, and seafood shops.

Address: Rue Mouffetard, 5th Arr
Schedule: Tuesday to Saturday

Marché Monge

One of the most picturesque food markets in Paris, Marché Monge is located near a beautiful water fountain where the vendors sell fresh produce under shaded trees of the square. The charming market is a great alternative to the bustling tourist areas.

Paired with culinary excellence and outstanding craftsmanship, Place Monge is located in the affluent Latin Quarter, and things here can be slightly pricey.

Address: Place Monge, 5th Arr
Schedule: Wednesday and Friday (7 am to 2:30 pm), and Sunday (7 am to 3 pm)

Marché Raspail

A stone’s throw away from the Bon Marché Rive Gauche Department Store, Marché Raspail has been standing strong since its inception in 1920. Located in the chic 6th arrondissement, the popular market is held twice weekly and becomes an organic market every Sunday. Along with traditional vendors, one can find delightful flavors of Italian, Portuguese, and Asian cuisines.

Address: Boulevard Raspail, 6th Arr
Schedule: Tuesday and Friday (7 am to 2:30 pm), organic market on Sundays (9 am to 3 pm)

Marché Bastille

The Marché Bastille is the largest fresh market in Paris and has hundreds of stalls with vegetables, seafood, and even artsy pieces such as sculptures and paintings on weekdays. It is considered the best farmers market in Paris! The market has more produce than a supermarket and is a great source of high-quality chicken and fish and a wonderful range of local cheeses.

The stalls are a fun mix of fresh produce, clothing, and jewelry and are well decorated with neatly arranged vegetables, fruits, and saucisses.

Address: Blvd Richard Lenoir, 11th Arr
Schedule: Thursday (7 am to 2:30 pm), and Sunday (7 am to 3 pm)

Rue de Poncelet

Food lovers, rejoice! Rue de Poncelet is a vibrant Parisian food street situated along Place de Ternes. You can explore the bustling street's array of culinary delights – from fresh vegetable stalls to rotisseries and flower vendors.

Plus, if that is not enough then there are even more incredible food spots just off this epicenter for gastronomes…a delicious selection awaits you in the immediate area including a renowned cheese shop, traiteurs (serving up mouth-watering specialties), wine sellers, and bakeries serving signature goods straight out of an oven!

Address: Rue de Poncelet, 17th Arr
Schedule: Tuesday through Saturday (9 am to 7 pm, some stores close for 2 hours from 1.00 pm to 3.00 pm)

Marché International de Rungis

Actually, outside of Paris, but worth a mention. The world’s largest wholesale food market, Marché International de Rungis covers over 232 hectares and caters to almost all culinary needs. It is also the go-to market for many Parisian chefs and for many vendors from other markets.

Established in the 10th century, and relocated to the southern suburbs, it is a gastronomical heritage and serves everything from fruits, vegetables, and horticultural products to meat, seafood, and dairy produce.

It used to be completely closed to the public, but now you can visit as part of a tour!

Address: 1 Rue de la Tour, 94150 Rungis 
Schedule: Monday (3 am to 6 pm), and Tuesday to Saturday (2 am to 6 pm)

Rungis Tours

It is not easy to visit Rungis unless you are a food professional or a culinary student, but there are a few tour companies that have permission.

• Rungis Market Guided Tour from La Route de Gourmets
• Rungis Market Tour from The Americans in Paris