The Enfants Rouges market is the oldest food market in the whole of Paris. Started in 1615 and named after a hospice for orphans dressed in red uniforms, hence the name "Enfants Rouges" (red children). You can not only buy fresh produce but also cooked meals of a large variety: spicy food, japanese, african and arabic pastries.

Marché des Enfants Rouges:

39 rue de Bretagne, 75003 Paris

Opening times:

Tuesday-Saturday, 8.30-13.00 and 16.00-19.30

Sunday, 8.30-14.00

Photos

Cover picture, photo n°2 and photo n°3 - © Paris Tourist Office - Photographer : Marc Bertrand