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French Market

A string of open-air sheds along the river, the oldest public market in the country, with food stalls, crafts and a flea market.

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Open
Every day
Price
Free to browse
Time Needed
1 hour
Address
1008 N Peters St, New Orleans, LA 70116Google MapsApple Maps
Getting There
In the French Quarter, along Decatur Street.

Why Go

Trading has happened here since the 1790s. Today the French Market has stalls selling po-boys, pralines and hot sauce, local crafts, and a weekend flea market at the Esplanade end.

Nearby

Café du Monde4 min walk · Must-SeeFrench Quarter and Jackson Square5 min walk · Must-SeeSt. Louis Cathedral and Jackson Square6 min walk · Must-SeeOld U.S. Mint and the New Orleans Jazz Museum6 min walk

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