The upward-moving 16th arrondissement of Paris has, unsurprisingly, a host of excellent shops and fresh food vendors dotted around the area. If you’re looking for a traditional open-air market, look no further: these pop-up locations are the perfect places to stroll and stock up on produce including fresh produce, meat, poultry and fish, bread and cakes, flowers, cheeses, or regional specialties from France and other parts of the world.
Auteuil market
This little little market near the Michel-Ange metro station has a humble number of stalls, but is renowned for its great produce (including an organic stall), cheese vendors, and other basic fresh produce.
- Location: Place Jean Lorrain
- Metro: Michel-Ange-Auteuil (lines 9 and 10)
Gros-La-Fontaine market
Another smaller open-air market on weekdays, with a special focus on organic produce.
- Location: Rue Gros and Rue La Fontaine
- Metro: Mirabeau or Ranelagh (line 9)
Point du Jour market
This moderately sized market located near the city limit in Porte de Saint-Cloud offers a great selection of excellent fresh produce and is particularly noted for its foie gras, fish and shellfish and cheeses.
- Location: Avenue de Versailles, from Rue Le Marois to Rue Gudin
- Metro: Porte de Saint-Cloud (line 9)
Porte Molitor Market
This is a small community market open on certain days of the week and offering fresh produce (fruits and vegetables, cheese, bread, fish, etc.)
- Place: Place de la Porte Molitor
- Metro: Porte d’autueil (line 10)
President Wilson Market
This is a good size market near the bustling Place d’Iena and the Eiffel Tower. With 16 fruit and vegetable stalls and a very good selection of other produce, it’s a great place to stock up on fresh and preserved produce, the latter of which can make a great gift from Paris.
- Location: Avenue du President Wilson, between Rue Debrousse and Place d’Iéna
- Metro: Alma-Marceau, Iéna (Line 9)
Admiral Bruix Market
This cute little market near the city limits in Porte Maillot has only a few stalls, so consider heading to larger markets in the area if you need more than just the basics.
- Location: Boulevard Bruix, between Rue Weber and Rue Marbeau
- Metro: Porte Maillot (Line 1) or RER Line C
Passy covered market
This is a charming and historic covered market in the old Passy neighborhood that is open all year round and every day except Monday. From delicious regional cheeses to fish and ultra-fresh produce, it is known as one of the best food markets in the city.
- Location: Place de Passy
- Metro: La Muette (Line 9)
More information on market locations and hours can be found on the official website of the City of Paris.
