



Paris: Marché des Enfants Rouges
Operating Hours:Tuesday - Saturday: 08:30 - 19:30. Sunday: 08:30 - 14:00. Closed: Monday
The Vibe:The oldest covered food market in Paris
The oldest covered market in the city dates to 1615 in the Marais. Once a produce market, it is now loved for its global street-food stalls.
Steam and spice rise from Moroccan, Japanese and Italian stalls. Locals crowd shared tables between grocers and flower sellers.
- The oldest covered market in the city, from 1615
- A beloved global street-food spot
- Set in the heart of the Marais
- Grocers and flower stalls alongside
Fit For
- 🍴 Foodies: "Global street food in a historic market."
- 👨👩👧 Families: "Something for every taste."
- 🧳 Solo: "Grab a plate at a shared table."
- 💕 Couples: "A relaxed market lunch."
Highlights
- Global street-food stalls
- The historic 1615 covered market
- Moroccan, Japanese and Italian counters
- Grocers and flower sellers — Hidden Gem
- Shared tables for a market lunch
Paris Local Expert

Hamed (Leo) Kiani
Table of Contents
- Metro Filles du Calvaire (line 8)
- On Rue de Bretagne in the Marais
- Through the covered market gate
Food & Coffee Shops
The market's own food stalls
Cafés on Rue de Bretagne
Marais bistros nearby
The market's own food stalls
Cafés on Rue de Bretagne
Marais bistros nearby
Insider Tips
Come at lunch for the food stalls
Try the long-running Moroccan counter
Busy on weekends; go early
Come at lunch for the food stalls
Try the long-running Moroccan counter
Busy on weekends; go early
Photography Tips
Steaming food stalls make lively shots
Ask vendors before close-ups
The old market gate photographs well
Steaming food stalls make lively shots
Ask vendors before close-ups
The old market gate photographs well
Things To Do Nearby
The northern Marais's shops
The Picasso Museum
Rue de Bretagne's cafés
The northern Marais's shops
The Picasso Museum
Rue de Bretagne's cafés






