Best Paris Markets

Markets in Paris have been a necessity to the people of the city since they came into existence during the middle ages. These markets are now becoming ever more popular with those visiting the city, so much so that people are renting apartments to fully enjoy the Parisian experience. There are over 70 of these markets throughout the city with stall proprietors driving hundreds of miles from all over the country, even from as far away as Italy.



Expect the Parisian markets you see to be full of local delicacies and produce, as well as produce from all over the country. With the French understanding of the importance of quality food and the ingredients needed to make good food, you will find some of the best produce in the world at these open air markets. There are also bakers that prepare fresh bread for the people of Paris throughout the day.

As well as fresh vegetable and fruit that has been freshly picked, there are also top quality meats and fresh fish from around the coast of Normandy and Brittany. Other products on offer include farmhouse cheese crafted by artisans that are full of flavour and amongst some of the best cheeses in the world. Whatever it is you are looking for you can be assured of the finest quality in the preparation and harvesting of the produce with food controls in France amongst the most the most stringent in the world.

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Faire du shopping a Paris!

When is comes to shopping, Paris has it all. Even those people who hate shopping enjoy the experience. You can find something for everyone from haute couture, perfume, flea markets, misic stores, department stores and outdoor markets.

Opening hours - In Paris, the shops are open from 10:00 to 19:00 Monday through Saturday. The department stores remain open until 21:00 one evening each week. On Sundays you can find the large chains open and some on the Champs-Élysées but almost every where else will be closed.

Department stores - The main department stores are Bon Marché, Galeries Lafayettes, Samaritaine, Printemps, and Bazar de l'Hôtel de Ville (BHV). They all ffer a huge selection of products.

For music, books, gadets, and electronics, try either Virgin Megastore or FNAC. They also sell tickets for shows and travel services.

Paris fashion - Everyone knows a little about Paris fashion and the boutiques of the major designers are situated on avenue Montaigne (Yves Saint-Laurent and Christian Dior, Faubourg Saint-Honoré (Hermès and Gucci), la place de la Madeleine, Saint-Sulpice, or Sèvres-Babylone areas. The more hip could venture to the Halles district (Agnès B, Claudie Pierlot), la Place des Victoires, (Kenzo) or Marais (Ventilo, Et Vous).

Carrousel du Louvre which is a huge mall under the Louvre museum has loads of stores such as André Courrèges and Lalique. There are also a number of boutiques and a gigantic food court. Perfumes and cosmetics are found in the Opéra area. If it's food you want, For gastronomic products, try the two great gourmet food shops of Paris, Hédiard and Fauchon which can be found on place de la Madeleine.