Open-Air Food Markets
Outdoor food markets are held only on certain days of the week.
They operate only in the morning (or until early afternoon).
(⚠️ They often do not take place on public holidays. In such cases, they may be rescheduled to the day before or after.)
All of them are free to access.
What you can find there:
Primarily
- Food Items
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- Takeaway food
- Ready-to-eat snacks
- Flowers
- Clothing and other items, often of basic quality
Overview Table
| Name | Appeal | Arr. | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| 01 | Bastille | ★★☆☆☆ | 11 | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| 02 | Aligre | ★★☆☆☆ | 12 | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| 03 | Raspail | ★★☆☆☆ | 6 | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| 04 | Grenelle | ★★☆☆☆ | 15 | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| 05 | Saxe-Breteuil | ★★☆☆☆ | 7 | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ |
| 06 | Belleville | ★★☆☆☆ | 20 | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| 07 | Barbès | ★★☆☆☆ | 18 | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ |
| 08 | Batignolles Bio | ★★☆☆☆ | 17 | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ |
| 09 | Président Wilson | ★★☆☆☆ | 16 | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ |
| 10 | Edgar Quinet | ★★☆☆☆ | 14 | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ |
| 11 | Maubert | ★☆☆☆☆ | 5 | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ |
| 12 | Monge | ★☆☆☆☆ | 5 | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ |
01. Bastille
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Arrondissement 11th
It’s the largest open-air food market in Paris.
It takes places on Richard-Lenoir boulevard.
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02. Aligre
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Arrondissement 12th
It’s located in front of the Beauvau covered food market (see the corresponding section on this page).
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⚙️ Visitor Info (City Hall Website – Fr)
It also has a flea market section.
03. Raspail
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Arrondissement 6th
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04. Grenelle
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Arrondissement 15th
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05. Saxe-Breteuil
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Arrondissement 7th
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06. Belleville
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Arrondissement 20th
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07. Barbès
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Arrondissement 18th
It’s known as the cheapest open-air food market in Paris.
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08. Batignolles Bio
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Arrondissement 17th
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08. Président Wilson
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Arrondissement 16th
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10. Edgar Quinet
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Arrondissement 14th
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11. Maubert
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Arrondissement 5th
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12. Monge
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Arrondissement 5th
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Covered Food Markets
Covered markets are open according to the following schedule (some may close between morning and afternoon):
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(⚠️ They are often closed on public holidays.)
All of them are free to enter.
What you can find there:
Primarily
- Food Items
Sometimes
- Small restaurants
- Takeaway food
- Ready-to-eat snacks
- Flowers
(No clothing or other items, except in rare cases)
Overview Table
| Name | Appeal | Arr. | |
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| 01 | Beauvau | ★★☆☆☆ | 12 |
| 02 | Enfants Rouges | ★★☆☆☆ | 3 |
| 03 | St. Quentin | ★★☆☆☆ | 10 |
| 04 | St. Germain | ★★☆☆☆ | 6 |
| 05 | St. Martin | ★☆☆☆☆ | 10 |
| 06 | Batignolles | ★☆☆☆☆ | 17 |
01. Enfants Rouges
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Arrondissement 3rd
Established in 1615, it’s the oldest food market in Paris still in operation.
🏞️ Google Images Overview – Interior
02. Beauvau
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Arrondissement 12th
It’s located in front of the Aligre open-air food market (see the corresponding section on this page).
🏞️ Google Images Overview – Interior
03. St. Quentin
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Arrondissement 10th
The architecture of the market is notable, showcasing a classic iron and glass structure.
🏞️ Google Images Overview – Interior
04. St. Germain
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Arrondissement 6th
It occupies part of a large building that houses various types of shops.
🏞️ Google Images Overview – Interior
05. St. Martin
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Arrondissement 10th
🏞️ Google Images Overview – Interior
All Food Markets
In total, there are around 80 food markets in Paris, both open-air and covered (including those featured on this page).
To find one and its opening hours, here is the relevant webpage:
