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Markets of Paris: Food, Antiques, Artisanal Crafts, Books & More, with Restaurant Recommendations
The only complete guide to every street market and market district in Paris, with beautiful full color photographs throughout
Perhaps the most pleasurable way for any visitor to feel at home in Paris–and one of the easiest ways to get to know the city–is to meander through any of its dozens of street markets. It's also the best way to find a wide variety of uniquely French gifts–from antique books and botanical prints to flea market finds and household goods–not to mention legendary cheeses, produce, and bounty of the French countryside.
The authors have explored and described every market in every neighborhood. They also have included streets that are devoted to selling one type of thing–from the centuries-old booksellers along the Seine to those lined with stores selling items as varied as fabric and discounted designer clothing.
And, for everyone who feels their time in the city is all too short, they have suggested itineraries based on the opening days of the markets with local restaurant recommendations.
Also included are tips, translations of important phrases, and pointers on what to look for so that the visitor will be able to make the most of this exhilarating and fun French experience.
All the market information is supplemented by sidebars that round out the experience, including a listing of favorite wine bars, a visit to the wood oven in the cellar of the famous bakery Poilane, and strolls down the best shopping streets in Paris.
Perhaps the most pleasurable way for any visitor to feel at home in Paris–and one of the easiest ways to get to know the city–is to meander through any of its dozens of street markets. It's also the best way to find a wide variety of uniquely French gifts–from antique books and botanical prints to flea market finds and household goods–not to mention legendary cheeses, produce, and bounty of the French countryside.
The authors have explored and described every market in every neighborhood. They also have included streets that are devoted to selling one type of thing–from the centuries-old booksellers along the Seine to those lined with stores selling items as varied as fabric and discounted designer clothing.
And, for everyone who feels their time in the city is all too short, they have suggested itineraries based on the opening days of the markets with local restaurant recommendations.
Also included are tips, translations of important phrases, and pointers on what to look for so that the visitor will be able to make the most of this exhilarating and fun French experience.
All the market information is supplemented by sidebars that round out the experience, including a listing of favorite wine bars, a visit to the wood oven in the cellar of the famous bakery Poilane, and strolls down the best shopping streets in Paris.
256 pages, Paperback
First published March 13, 2007
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About the author
Dixon Long
17 books1 followerDixon Long is a novelist based in Mill Valley, California. Before moving to the San Francisco Bay area in 1990, he was professor of Political Science and dean of Western Reserve College at Case Western Reserve University.
His account of sailing around the world with two friends, Westward Home, was published by Carpenter Reserve Printing Company in 1979. His first novel, Brothers, was published in 2001 by Creative Arts Book Company, Berkeley. He is the author of six novels, most recently, Connections and Sea of Troubles.
He has co-authored two guides to markets in France, Markets of Provence (HarperCollins, 1966) and Markets of Paris (The Little Bookroom, 2nd Edition 2013). His short stories have appeared in several small literary magazines. Part of novella, Weekend in the Luberon, was published in ZYZZYVA 76, Spring 2006.
His account of sailing around the world with two friends, Westward Home, was published by Carpenter Reserve Printing Company in 1979. His first novel, Brothers, was published in 2001 by Creative Arts Book Company, Berkeley. He is the author of six novels, most recently, Connections and Sea of Troubles.
He has co-authored two guides to markets in France, Markets of Provence (HarperCollins, 1966) and Markets of Paris (The Little Bookroom, 2nd Edition 2013). His short stories have appeared in several small literary magazines. Part of novella, Weekend in the Luberon, was published in ZYZZYVA 76, Spring 2006.
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April 18, 2023
Excellent overview of markets within different areas of Paris I can’t wait to go and check some of them out
May 25, 2009
A neat way to see some interesting parts of Paris.
May 20, 2015
I was glad to find this book and learn about the numerous market places in Paris. i am planning a trip and one of my favorite things to do is treasure hunt. This book has given me the framework to structure my stay and make sure I hit the types of markets that I believe I will enjoy the best. The format is done my areas of the city with restaurant recommendations to each area as well. Pleasurable, fast read that was very worthwhile.
July 17, 2007
As someone obsessed with public markets, on a journey to Paris, this tiny guide seemed essential. It is a fun collection of places to shop and represents a good variety, but calling it a book about "markets" is misleading. They write a lot about the great shopping streets of Paris as well, which certainly are something to behold. The pictures are pretty good too.
August 4, 2011
Wasn't necessarily worth it, though its a cute book. Can find out this information online!
September 10, 2012
Friendly, informative prose that gives just enough historical detail to pique curiosity and interest. Beautiful photos that capture the color and charm of the products and locations. A small format that slips easily into a backpack, yet heft enough to not get lost among the souvenirs. I'll definitely be bringing it on my next trip to Paris!
May 12, 2012
I reviewed it on my blog here
October 27, 2012
Makes you want to hop on a plane for Paris.
May 8, 2014
Super helpful. Used this a lot during our trip.
October 3, 2021
Perfect little book for planning a trip to Paris. It has better information than what I have been able to find on the internet. It’s so much more than just market descriptions too. The authors provide tips on restaurants, wine, fine food grocery stores and historical sights. They even suggest itineraries to incorporate market perusing with other sight seeing. I love the size of the book as well, it’s the right size to pop into a purse or backpack.
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June 29, 2016Possibly brilliant but how do you know until you get there and see how accurate it is? I couldn't recommend it as a book to peruse while dreaming of future trips to Paris. It was tiny and I'm over 40. I just don't want to work that hard to read anything. My arms were exhausted from holding the book at just the right angle and distance from my head.
November 25, 2008
Love this book that Anita gave us as a going away present!
April 25, 2013
I assumed this book was about flea markets of Paris but 90% was about food markets.
May 24, 2011
Cute size
May 11, 2012
Essential guide to markets in Paris
art-illustration
August 25, 2012Thank you, Marlene!!
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