Food Markets in the 11th Arrondissement of Paris

If you're staying in the 11th arrondissement of Paris and are looking for a good open-air, traditional market, you're in luck: this district counts several excellent options. Whether you're looking for fresh fruit and vegetables, meat or fish, top-notch bread, or specialties native to other cuisines, the metropolitan 11th has it all. 

This market is particularly specialized in food and goods from North Africa and East Asia. Make sure to explore the gritty and fascinating Belleville neighborhood before or after your stroll through the market. It's an exceptionally busy market, so be prepared to brave the crowds and come armed with an adventurous palate.

Getting There:

Boulevard de Belleville, central walkway
Open: Tuesday and Friday, 7:00 am to 2:30 pm
Metro: Belleville

This busy neighborhood market is well-known for its excellent produce, and the nearby bakeries are almost uniformly good. After strolling through the stalls and buying a few goods, have coffee on one of the sprawling terraced cafés in the area.

Getting There:

The market begins at 129 Boulevard de Charonne and moves up Rue Alexandre Dumas
Open: Wednesday from 7:00 am to 2:30 pm and Saturday from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm
Metro: Alexandre Dumas

This is another well-respected market, which runs two times a week and is only a few minutes' walk away from the Bastille district and its famous modern opera house. 

Getting There:

Located on Boulevard Richard Lenoir, between Rue Amelot and Rue St-Sabin.
Open: Thursday from 7:00 am to 2:30 pm and Sunday from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm
Metro: Bastille

This is a great stop to make for provisions and snacks after visiting a few famous graves at the Père-Lachaise Cemetery. Note: this market is in close reach of the Marché de Belleville and is open on the same days, so you may consider hitting both on the same morning.

Getting There:

Boulevard de Ménilmontant, between rue Panoyaux and Rue des Cendriers
Open: Tuesday and Friday, 7:00 am to 2:30 pm
Metro: Ménilmontant

While this market isn't open on the weekends, it can be a good stop for tourists who prefer to avoid navigating through huge crowds and prefer a more leisurely stroll through the traditional stalls.

Getting There:

Located on Boulevard Richard-Lenoir, between rue Oberkampf and Rue Jean-Pierre Timbaud
Open: Tuesday and Friday, 7:00 am to 2:30 pm.
Metro: Oberkampf

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Information on market locations and times was sourced from the official Paris city website