Markets of Paris, Second Edition

“Your Guide to the Best Parisian Markets”

Named one of the Best Books by House Beautiful.

A fun, informative, and time-saving guide for anyone visiting or living in Paris who enjoys food & shopping. Markets of Paris covers over 120 food markets, as well as flea markets, antiques, crafts, fabrics, stamps, books, and other markets. Filled with photos, yet compact and easy to carry, this handy guide gives all the information you need to build an itinerary–whether for a single afternoon or an entire month–around the best markets in Paris.

Markets of Paris will get you off the beaten path of typical tourist sites and lead you toward fresh experiences and unique discoveries. Indulge in local foods, find treasures for the home, explore different neighborhoods, and immerse yourself in the local culture.

Highlights of Markets of Paris

• Foodies can choose from among 70 open-air food markets (3 of which are all-organic), 10 covered food markets, and 12 pedestrian market streets, plus suggestions of specialties to look for once there
• Shoppers interested in flea & antiques markets, fabrics, books, stamps, birds & flowers, and other specialty markets will find over 30 locations to explore
• Color photos throughout give a preview of what to expect
• The section “If You Have Limited Time” directs visitors to interesting markets near where they’re staying
• “Open on Sunday” helps shoppers make the most of their weekend
• Sidebars on topics such as Artisan Bakers, Brocante Fairs, About Oysters, and Cooking in Paris
• Helpful tips on do’s and don’ts that aren’t always obvious to visitors
• Each market’s exact location, Métro stop, and open hours included–essential for easy itinerary planning
• Organized by arrondissement with some featured markets on a map for quick orientation
• Restaurant recommendations, with an emphasis on those that offer fresh seasonal fare

Praise For Markets of Paris…

Named one of the Best Books of 2012 by House Beautiful

“A tiny tome that is so graphically charming it could be sold beside the fabulous goods and wares it covers.” -Design New England

“All the information you need to explore the city’s marvelous markets.” -France Today, selected as Editor’s Pick

“What can be more ‘French’ than a trip to Paris with lazy days spent browsing and tasting in the fresh food markets or finding a bargain in a flea market? Not much, and this book is the perfect companion to take with you. It would be impossible to see and experience all the markets, but this guide is so comprehensive that no matter how short your stay, or which area you are staying in, you will be able to find at least one market to visit.” -The French Village Diaries

“The smartly designed pocket guide is thorough, complete with practical information (hours of operation, closest metro station, etc) and packed to the gills with fantastic photos to guide the reader. I can’t recommend this book enough to those traveling to Paris and particularly those with a profound appreciation for market culture.” -Lost in Cheeseland

“Insider information on how to find the markets you’re interested in visiting, the days they’re open (very important as many are only open a day or two a week), and what to buy once you’re there provides an incomparable (and inexpensive) way to immerse yourself into the true French culture. It’s enough to make you blend right in with the locals.” -Gay List Daily

“Each entry is a succinct description of what the market offers, focusing on what sets it apart from others–perhaps its architecture, or its unusual vaue or variety, or its location….The authors strike a nice balance, making this book appropriate for both first-time visitors (sections on Practical Suggestions, Getting Along in the Food Markets) and longtime Paris residents (the Buying Organic section discusses France’s labeling regulations; About Oysters has figures on varieties and production)….The book is a pleasure not only to read, but also to look at and handle.”  -France Today

“La nouvelle édition de Markets of Paris rend un bel hommage à ces espaces de vie, qui, pour les Français comme pour les étrangers, incarnent un art de vivre à préserver et à partager.” –Daniele Thomas Easton, France-Amérique

“A lovely little companion to explore Paris’ many markets, from food to flowers to antiques. Marjorie Williams and Dixon Long have extensively updated and reorganized the book so that it’s a slimmer volume but with richer and more practical content.” –Clotilde Dusoulier, author of Edible Adventures in Paris and Chocolate & Zucchini

“I’m a huge fan of going to a market in a new city whenever I visit. And Paris has markets galore: food, antiques, crafts, books, antiques, stamps, and more. Markets of Paris, 2nd ed., is a terrific pocket-sized guide with gorgeous photographs of the great markets of Paris, where they are, how to get to them, and what you can find there.”  –Rudy Maxa, a.k.a. “The Savvy Traveler” and host of Rudy Maxa’s World travel talk radio show

“This is one of those books that I wish I had discovered before we went to France. I was practically next to some of these fascinating markets, and didn’t even know it at the time. Long and Williams expertly guide you through 120 markets of Paris. 80 are food markets, but the others include famous and not-so-famous antique and book markets, flea markets, crafts and more. They even include information on those wonderful book stalls along the Seine. Tips on shopping, places to stop and eat, a handy index of restaurants, a separate list of those markets that are open on Sunday, in addition to the friendly advice that sounds like it’s coming from a good friend make this book essential for anyone spending time in Paris.” –A Traveler’s Library

“The Markets of Paris guidebook navigates the City of Light not through its monuments or art galleries, but by relating the history and charms of its neighborhood marketplaces.  –AFAR

“This is a gem of a guide to Paris. It’s a big book in a little book’s hide. From small organic food markets to popular flea markets, bargains to luxe, the markets and material covered in this book make it a definite keeper.” –Polly-Vous Francais

“The second edition of Markets of Paris is a compact guide to more than 100 of Paris’ food, antique, craft, and book markets. The new edition is completely reorganized by arrondissement, making it easier to use. The pocket-sized book includes descriptions of markets, suggestions of what to buy, which vendors to seek out, and handy maps that show which markets are near attractions like the Eiffel Tower.”  –The Daily Meal

“This is the book I wish I had had with me on my last visit to Paris. I’ll just have to return to Paris armed with this guide.  What a great lens to view this magnificent city through – plus I love the way it just slips into a pocket.” –Deborah Madison, author of Local Flavors and Seasonal Fruit Desserts among other books

“Markets of Paris is going to be in my luggage on my next trip to Paris. It is the best book to use if you are a foodie but not a local. The foot work is done, so you can just pick and choose your interests, then take the Métro and enjoy the treasures of Paris.” —Chef Marc Bauer, Master Chef, French Culinary Institute, New York City

“While most general travel guides list the major Parisian markets, like the famous Marché aux Fleurs and Marché aux Puces de Clignancourt, this guide details all the markets in the city selling food, antiques, books, crafts, and more. Entries provide the standard information for all markets, such as location, days and hours of operation, and nearest Metro stop, as well as the authors’ recommendations and detailed descriptions of the articles offered for sale, including specialty items. For travelers with limited time, suggested itineraries list markets by geographic area and open days, which allows the reader to find, for example, a flea market on the Right Bank that is open on Mondays. . . . travelers wanting to experience Paris by strolling its markets with the locals will find this guide invaluable.” —Library Journal

“If you or your family or friends have a trip planned to Paris, you’ll want to purchase a copy.” –Betty Rosbottom, cookbook author and blogger

“A wonderful book. . . . The book is more than a listing of where to locate open and roving markets—it helps you narrow down which ones are better, what personality each market has, and what you can expect to find at your favorite.” —BonjourParis

“You can find pretty much anything you want in the markets of Paris: old letters, dead bears, live chickens. The only problem is that you’d have to roam around hours and hours to find them. The newly released book Markets of Paris is a vade mecum for any focused Parisian shopper. A pocket sized book with hundreds of listings, the book will save you hours of searching for obscure curios. . . . the book is priceless.” —Gridskipper

“This is the perfect book format for toting around Paris. . .Markets of Paris describes in thoughtful prose a variety of Paris markets, focusing primarily on the 65 outdoor food markets that are an essential part of the Paris landscape. . . .But, for me, what really sets this book apart is the careful prose. Time is taken to capture the essence of how one market’s aura can differ from any other in Paris…There’s just enough here to whet your appetite, get you into the Metro, or putting on your walking shoes to explore neighborhoods that may have escaped your attention.” —ParisLogue

“There’s shopping, and then there’s shopping in Paris. For those fortunate enough to have the problem of finding the best Parisian goods, be it cheese, clothing, botanical prints or porcelain, there’s Markets of Paris.” —Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

“Markets of Paris catalogs every market in the city, from the fresh meat and produce stalls of the open-air Marche Barbes to the quaint fabric vendors of the Marche Saint-Pierre. It’s a perfect guide to a quintessentially romantic feature of the city that’s often difficult for visitors to navigate.” —Culture & Travel