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.

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!

I stumbled upon this cool farmer's market, which spans several blocks and has a mix of produce,…read moremeat, cooked food, and clothing/jewelry/trinkets. This is definitely very local; I'm pretty sure I was the only American there, but the workers at the booths seemed to know some English. I got food from La Cuisine d' Irene. The staff was nice, chatted to me in their limited English, and gave me a couple free cod balls (I didn't even notice till I got home with the food!). Here's what I got: * Samosa crevettes - 3.5 stars This had a soft filling, but it seemed like mostly potato (if there was shrimp, it was very minced). This did have a nice, crisped shell. * Samosa boeuf pimentes - 3 stars This was ok; the beef was packed rather loosely. * Cod balls - 3.5 stars These had a chewy texture. * Aubergines - 4.5 stars Super tasty! Very soft, full of flavor, and a great filling.

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.