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Post by susioz on Nov 17, 2008 22:04:34 GMT -5
Hi everyone,
I have been lurking for a while and have finally registered.
Heading back to France next May.....hooray! and will be renting an apartment in the 11th, near Voltaire metro.
Can someone tell me what markets are nearby and what days they are on?
Thanks in advance.
Sue
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Post by MaisonMetz on Nov 18, 2008 0:39:29 GMT -5
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Post by susioz on Nov 18, 2008 1:04:00 GMT -5
Thankyou very much, that's just what I was looking for  Sue |
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Post by GitteK on Nov 18, 2008 3:30:56 GMT -5
HOORRAYYYY !!!!!!!! Finally a Paris question, you have an exalt coming for relevance ! You must go to the Richard Lenoir market. It is very crowded (especially on Sundays), overwhelming and enormous - but it's also big big fun, lots of incredible food  - it's definitely a "must-do-once" ! Bastille Market Boulevard Richard Lenoir between rue Amelot and rue Saint-Sabin. Thursday, 7 a.m. to 2.30 p.m., Sunday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Also I recommend Place des Fêtes in the 19th (metro line 9 from Voltaire to République, then change to line 11) - for it's intimacy and rather unusual setting ! Place des Fêtes Market Tuesday, Friday, 7 a.m. to 2.30 p.m., Sunday 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. I have read that the Pyrenées market in the 20th should be charming (same metro ride as above). I can see on my map that it is on Place du Guignier - which will give you the opportunity to explore this adorable, old-world neighbourhood: Cité Leroy and Villa de l'Ermitage. Rue des Pyrenées MarketRue des Pyrenées between rue de l’ Ermitage and rue de Menilmontant. Thursday, 7 a.m. to 2.30 p.m., Sunday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Finally for a colourful and "bazaar" experience, I recommend taking the metro (same route as before) to Belleville. It's like stepping into a completely other, exotic world. Belleville Market Boulevard de Belleville. Tuesday, Friday, 7 a.m. to 2.30 p.m. Here are some more pictures from Parisian markets. Have fun ! |
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Post by denise on Nov 18, 2008 6:25:18 GMT -5
:)Grenelle/La Motte piquet market on Wednesdays and Sundays is another good market which is never mentined in guide books. Opposite the metro of the same name it is situated under the viaduct of the RER.
Although it is not near Voltaire it is easily reached by metro from the Bastille on line 8 direction Balard. In our opinion it has the best quality produce of them all.
It is also not far from the Champs de Mars and Eiffel tower and the 15th arrondisement so its an interesting part of Paris to visit.
Denise
love from england
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Post by Katharine on Nov 18, 2008 19:22:55 GMT -5
Welcome! We love having new members. A May trip will be fabbo....I was there last May (so long ago...  ) I second both the Bastille market and the Grenelle market. Either one is good, but as Gitte says, the Bastille market is quite large. Leaves you in a good place to jump off into the Marais. At the end of the Grenelle market you can turn right and walk along the Seine up to the Tour. Either would be a great stroll after market. Katharine |
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Post by willow on Nov 19, 2008 16:13:09 GMT -5
How much do these markets change in the winter time? I am assuming they will not be offering as much fresh produce?
Also from the sounds of it, the Bastille includes things other than foodstuffs. Are the other markets like this?
I only got a chance to visit the market by St.Eustache last time and it was all produce, fish, meat and cheese.
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Post by phread on Nov 19, 2008 17:11:02 GMT -5
There is fresh produce through out the year. Most marekts have a few stalls selling items other than food, but the majority of the stalls remain edibles.
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- it's definitely a "must-do-once" !
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Let the riot begin! LOL - 
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