Marché d'Aligre map

I used to come to Paris & never visit the MARCHÉ. I was terrified. What was I thinking?

Marjorie Williams of Markets of Paris (and Provence) has a little VIDEO to help you overcome your fears and discover one of Paris' great vibrant treasures. Easy transport- take Metro 8 or bus86 to stop Ledru-Rollin. A good shortcut I discovered yesterday - turn left onto rue Antoine Vollon.

At #8 grab a terrific sandwich at top patisserie Blé Sucre. They have Paris' best madeleines to boot. Walk to the end of the park and turn left.

Take rue Theophile Roussel into Marché d’Aligre. At #1 drink 'une verre' at le Baron Rouge.

Gorgeous fait maison chocolates at Puerto Cacao at #2. Their exterior is patterned like a chocolate bar.

David Lebovitz likes bistro Le Charolais around the corner on #15 rue de Cotte for their steak frits.

Just across the street is the covered market, Marche Beauveau.

Inside beaucoup specialty purveyers; poissonnerie, fromageries, traiteurs l'Italiane, bieres, marchand d'epices.

And bio patisserie Jo and Co.

Then head out the front entrance into the heart of the marche.

The most accessible of all Paris' markets, Marché d'Aligre is open 6 days a week from 7 am - 1:30

Another great plus is you can help yourself without getting yelled at at d'Aligre

There are plenty of free tastes & you're not obliged to buy unlike some other markets. Prices are great. There is always room for bargainng. Most vendors are multi-lingual I've found but do say your 'Bonjours' like Marjorie suggests.

Come 12:30 you'll hear vendors singing 

"UNERO, UNERO, UNERO!" (1€)

Its Sale time in the market.

Don't miss la Graineterie in the corner for potted herbs, unusual grains and beans.

The daily scruffy flea market in Place d'Aligre sells old books, kicknacks. I was so busy shooting I missed seeing this great find. A top hat Moet and Chandon Champagne ice 🧊 bucket! All I could see-Japanese fans. Will it be there tomorrow..?

Paris map inspiration comes from where ever. I discovered 19th century chromos prints of vegetable people. I couldn't resist throwing them in. Please do not miss out visiting Paris' vibrant markets. There's no better place to start than marché d'Aligre. Its in the 12th arrondissment by the way. As someone asked,'where's the 12th?' Next Time I'll add a mini arrondissement map. 

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The market flower 🌺 girl is singing, "Li-la, li-la"