We will be in Paris for 10 days in early November. We love outdoor markets in General. I thought if I had a list, we could see if any are in the areas we will be in each day.
IS there a list anywhere online? If you have one, can you share? I can't wait. I am soooo excited.
Here you go. Google is your friend with this question. The President Wilson market is really nice. Paris has so many wonderful markets. http://chocolateandzucchini.com/paris-markets/
There is a wonderful book entitled "Paris in a Basket" all about the Paris street markets. It may now be out of print but you may find it in your public library.
From the mayor's office, a list of streets where the shops open onto the sidewalk:
http://en.parisinfo.com/shopping/gastronomic-shopping-in-paris/food-shopping-streets
Also from the mayor, a more general list of markets:
http://en.parisinfo.com/discovering-paris/themed-guides/paris-outdoors/open-air-outings/markets-flea-markets-and-jumble-sales
You can cross-check with this list from Time Out magazine: http://www.timeout.com/paris/en/shopping/the-best-markets-in-paris
This is the website I use. It covers both outdoor and covered markets.
If you DL the Rick Steve's Audio Europe Ap, Rick interviews Marjorie Williams (twice) who co-authored "Markets of Paris" and explains how to shop like a local. You may be able to listen to it online. (a link found elsewhere on this site).
They're excerpts from Rick's radio program.
Street Markets of Paris: Air date was 9/2013
Food Markets of Paris: Air date 3/2014.
We love the outdoor markets in Paris .. Our favorites are the President Wilson market, theSaxe Breteuil market and the Rue Mouffetard market. I would go early as they get very crowded. On Sunday at the Mouffetard market they have singing an dancing at the bottom of the hill by the church. Also at the bottom of the hill there is a store with the best rotisserie chickens and potatoes...can eat in the park beside the church.
Don't forget the flea markets, too. On Saturday and Sunday we go to Porte de Vanves flea market. Wonderful things there and a nice small bistro where you come up,from the Vanves metro.
Here are direct links to the programs Cindy mentioned; note that the each show covers other topics as well.
Program 327: Fun in Europe: Street Markets in Paris, Beer in Belgium, Caves in Slovenia: http://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/audio/radio/programs/program-327
Program 345: Italy's Decadent Desserts; Respecting the Pasta; Food Markets of Paris: http://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/audio/radio/programs/program-345
