Thing to do
Palais Garnier Visit
Self-guided or guided visits of Charles Garnier's opulent 1875 opera house, including the grand staircase, the Grand Foyer and Chagall's auditorium ceiling.
Marché des Enfants Rouges
Paris's oldest covered market, founded in 1628 in the Haut-Marais, where produce stalls sit alongside counters serving food from around the world.
At a glance
- Type
- Covered food market
- Area
- Haut-Marais, Paris, France
- Official site
- paris.fr
- Last checked
- October 23, 2026
Good to know
- Step-free access
- Food stalls
- Producer stand
Why we recommend it
Hidden behind a modest gateway on Rue de Bretagne, the Marché des Enfants Rouges dates back to 1628, when it began as the small market of the Marais. Today its covered alleys mix greengrocers, a producer stand and florists with lunch counters cooking everything from Moroccan and Japanese dishes to French classics.
Come at lunchtime to eat at the shared tables, but arrive early to beat the queue, especially at weekends. The market is accessible to people with reduced mobility, though there are no public toilets inside. Rue de Bretagne and the surrounding Haut-Marais streets are good for browsing afterwards.
Reviewed by Lifestylemetro · Details checked October 23, 2026
Marché des Enfants Rouges FAQs
How old is the market?
It was founded in 1628 and is considered the oldest covered market in Paris.
Is it step-free?
Yes, the City of Paris lists it as accessible to people with reduced mobility.