Marché des Enfants Rouges

The Enfants Rouges covered market, created in 1615, hasn't aged a bit! Paris's oldest food market is situated in the Haut Marais, close to rue de Bretagne. The entry can be hard to see but beyond the unassuming entrance is a wonderland of cuisine. This historical market takes its name from the 16th-century orphanage that used to occupy the site; the red of the children’s clothes indicated that they had been donated by Christian charities. It is one of the mots atmospheric food markets in Paris,

Parisians and tourists like to buy lots of fresh products at these stalls full of colour and fragrance. The friendly atmosphere is ideal for a quick lunch at the Italian deli, the organic stand, the Lebanese caterer or at the Japanese snack bar. On Sunday, brunch fans head to L’Estaminet, a restaurant tucked away in the heart of the market, or to La Petite Fabrique.

Address: 39 Rue de Bretagne 75002 Paris - MAP LINK

Open hours:

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays 8:30am–8:30pm

Thursday 8:30am–9:30pm

Sunday 8:30am–5pm

Monday Closed