Bastille Market

One of the great pleasures of staying in the Marais neighbourhood of Paris is shopping at the Bastille (Richard Lenoir) Market on Thursdays and Sundays.

The market stretches from the Bastille monument north along the promenade that splits Boulevard Richard Lenoir and offers a variety of vendors

some selling clothing

some selling housewares

and of course, many selling fine farm produce.

Twice a week we haunted the stalls.

We found avocados, salad greens, and a wonderful strongly flavoured broad-leafed parsley

and tomatoes.

We bought fruit like myrtle berries, strawberries, raspberries

watermelon

and cherries

brought in from across France, Europe and the Mediterranean.

We liked this delectable soft Saint Marcellin cheese

We also looked for good organic eggs.

The variety of fresh seafood is amazing 

 and beautifully displayed.

From the exotic

to the more familiar like crabs and lobsters displayed on kelp.

Fresh oyster stands were popular with all.

We found butcher stalls with all kinds of cuts

including young goat.

We noticed this young person trying his hand in the family business

and enjoyed this young musician entertaining the shoppers.

Peonies are being featured in the flower stands this week.

And of course, this is France -- you can find good bread.

Before we go we better look at something to take away -- "À emporter s'il vous plaît!"

So many things to tempt us!

We've enjoyed lunches of paella and beef bourguignon from these folks

although the fabulous Moroccan soup offered by this charming lady has become our favourite.

We haven't tried these roast potatoes and sausage yet. But we still have a week left in Paris and they are on our list.