Earlier this week I escaped the frigid temperatures of New England and landed in Paris. The warmer temps, while no means that warm, feel practically balmy. It’s a relief to walk outside with only one pair of gloves on at a time. So, I flew from…
Brian Pfeiffer recently returned to Paris and, while waiting for pesky things such as a travel visa to be approved, he bided his time scouring the city for pastries. His taste in food and architecture is impeccable plus he has an uncanny ability to ferret…
My (mis)adventures in the kitchen used to unfold this way: Step 1: Spend a ridiculous amount of time rifling through cookbooks as well as a fat folder stuffed with recipes that I’ve collected from magazines, newspapers, and friends…until I finally narrow in on a few…
Marché Jourdan is a new open-air food market in Paris. For at least 40 years, Parisians living in the 14th arrondissement near Porte d’Orléans have clamored for a market of their own. Now they finally have one. It’s thanks to Pascal Cherki, the mayor of the…
There’s a recent addition to the Paris market scene. It’s Marché Jourdan, an open-air food market located near Porte d’Orléans in the 14th arrondissement. Open Wednesdays and Saturdays from about 8 am – 1 pm, it’s now easier for residents in that neighborhood to stock…
Markets in central Paris tend to get lots of buzz. It’s delightful to shop with the Eiffel Tower in the background or Luxembourg Gardens in easy picnic distance. But anyone interested in experiencing a range of Paris markets would do well to explore the outer…
I love hearing from you about your experiences at markets. I’ve received emails where I could practically hear the jubilant cries of travelers who sought out flea markets (“I got two awesome vintage purses and a vintage rosary…at great prices. And my husband found a great…
Mention shopping at the fun markets in Paris and what usually springs to mind is ambling among stalls under a leafy canopy of sycamores or chestnut trees. True enough, many of the best food and flea and craft markets extend several city blocks on sidewalks or median strips….
Markets in Paris can be sorted into two broad groups: food and non-food. This post describes different kinds of food markets you can find in Paris. Other posts delve into a variety of other classic Parisian markets, such as flea markets, brocantes, and more. A few…
The picturesque booksellers–les bouquinistes–along the Seine seem familiar even when laying eyes upon them for the first time. No wonder since many movies show them to establish Paris as a setting. They are also an iconic image on local postcards, second only to Notre Dame or…