Le Marche Du Livre Ancien et d’Occasion Parc Georges Brassens, rue Brancion, 15th arr. closest Métro stops: Porte De Vanves, Convention Saturday and Sunday, 9am to 6pm The pavilion at the edge of Parc Georges Brassens comes alive on weekends when sellers display veritable libraries’ worth of books….
Place Monge, 5th arr. closest Métro: Monge Wednesday and Friday 8 am to 1:30pm; Sunday 8 am to 2 pm (See pp. 61-63 in Markets of Paris, 2nd ed.) If you’re in the Latin Quarter you have several market options. Place Monge is one…
My worst memory of truffles hasn’t faded. I was traveling in Italy and bought a bottle of truffle oil as a gift for a friend who loves to cook. An expensive gift, but she’s worth it. I wrapped the bottle inside several layers of clothing…
There are a handful of winter market options in New England, but nothing (yet) that compares to what’s available in Parisian markets all year round. Even during the shortest and coldest days of the year, food markets in Paris overflow with fresh produce, cheeses, meats,…
I’m recently back from several weeks in France. I gave presentations at the American Library in Paris, the Bloom Where You’re Planted Program (held annually at the American Church), and the American Embassy in Paris. Shakespeare and Company hosted a book signing. At each event,…
Le Marché de la Création Bastille Boulevard Richard Lenoir, 11th Arr. Closest Métro stops: Bastille, Breguet-Sabin Saturday 10 am to 6pm (See p. 152 of Markets of Paris, 2nd ed.) View Larger Map The median plaza that runs down boulevard Richard Lenoir near the Bastille…
I’ve been curious about how Thanksgiving is celebrated in Paris. Of course I understand it’s not a French holiday, but for Americans there it surely has significance. So, how does one manage to recreate a quintessentially American meal when living in Paris? Is it even…
I’m recently back from a trip to France. As usual, I visited as many markets as I could fit into my itinerary. I arrived early to some, late to others. In each instance, I was reminded of how important timing is to having a good…
The 2019 fall antiques fair is September 27 through October 6. Spring 2020 dates will be announced soon. Spring and fall bring more than the usual reasons to celebrate. The Foire de Chatou (previously known as the Fête du Jambon, or Festival of Ham) is France’s largest…
This interview is cross posted from Lost in Cheeseland. I didn’t grow up shopping at farmer’s markets or trawling for treasures at nearby antique or flea markets but quickly discovered their virtues when I moved to Paris. Attractions in their own right, the city’s…