La Grande Épicerie at Bon Marché (Paris)

La Grande Épicerie au Bon Marché Rue de Sèvres at rue du Bac, 7th arr. Metro stop: Sèvres-Babylone   Monday-Saturday 8:30 am to 9 pm (see pp. 88-91 in Markets of Paris, 2nd ed.)   View Larger Map Calling all foodies! Two gourmet food halls in Paris cater to well-heeled residents and tourists. Both are [...]

Rue Montorgueil Market Street

Rue de Turbigo to rue Réaumur, 2nd arr closest Métro stops: Les Halles, Étienne Marcel, Sentier Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 6pm; Sunday morning (See pp. 35-36 in Markets of Paris, 2nd ed.)   View Larger Map The shiny snail perched atop the entrance to restaurant L’Escargot Montorgueil is an iconic image. But it’s not the [...]

Valentine’s Day

Paris is known as the City of Light but its nickname could just as convincingly be the City of Love. A sense of desire prevails. Sometimes it’s satisfied, often it’s not. Lovers entangle in the parks, along the streets, and behind not always clasped shades. The city’s architecture, sculpture, fashion, food and wine, even the weather [...]

Seasonal Delights at the French Winter Markets

There are a handful of winter market options in New England, but nothing (yet) that compares to what’s available in Parisian markets all year round. Even during the shortest and coldest days of the year, food markets in Paris overflow with fresh produce, cheeses, meats, flowers, and all manner of temptation. Winter markets are especially [...]

Bastille Arts and Crafts market (Paris)

Le Marché de la Création Bastille Boulevard Richard Lenior, 11th Arr. Closest Métro stops: Bastille, Breguet-Sabin Saturday 9am to 6pm (See p. 152 of Markets of Paris, 2nd ed.) View Larger Map The median plaza that runs down boulevard Richard Lenoir near the Bastille gets good use. On Thursdays and Sundays it’s the location of [...]

Thanksgiving in Paris

I’ve been curious about how Thanksgiving is celebrated in Paris. Of course I understand it’s not a French holiday, but for Americans there it surely has significance. So, how does one manage to recreate a quintessentially American meal when living in Paris? Is it even worth trying? Debbie Gabriel has written this informative guest post [...]

Fête du Jambon (Chatou, near Paris)

I’ve heard and read about the Fête du Jambon in Chatou, near Paris, but haven’t had a chance to check it out for myself yet. My friend Debbie Gabriel, however, always makes a point of going. Here is a guest post from Debbie following her excursion there this fall. My mouth (and eyes) water with [...]

Favorite Food Memory from a Paris Market

This originally appeared as a guest post for the American Library in Paris. I will be presenting there on October 2 at 7:30 pm.   ~Marjorie Do you have a favorite food memory from the markets of Paris? Maybe yours is as recent as this morning, or last Thursday, or perhaps decades ago. My own favorite [...]

Marché aux Puces de Saint-Ouen/Clignancourt (Paris)

Clignancourt Flea Market (Marchés aux Puces de Saint-Ouen) Saint-Ouen, adjacent to the 18th Arr. closest Métro stop: Porte De Clignancourt Saturday 9 am-6 pm, Sunday 10 am-6 pm, Monday 11am-5 pm (See pp. 243-245 in Markets of Paris, 2nd ed) View Larger Map Clignancourt (also known as Le Marché aux Puces de Saint-Ouen) is the [...]

Enfants Rouges Covered Food Market (Paris)

39, rue de Bretagne, 3rd arr.  closest Métro stops: Temple, Filles du Calvaire   Tuesday to Saturday 8:30 am to 1 pm, 4 pm to 7:30 pm Friday and Saturday 8:30 am to 8 pm; Sunday 8:30 am to 2 pm (See p. 50 in Markets of Paris, 2nd ed.)     View Larger Map [...]