Belgrand Market, Open-air marketplace in the 20th arrondissement, Paris, France
The Marché Belgrand is an open-air market in the 20th arrondissement of Paris, running along Rue Belgrand near the Tenon hospital. It brings together around sixty stalls selling fruit, vegetables, fish, meat, cheese, bread, wine, and flowers, including organic and regional products.
The Marché Belgrand takes its name from the street it runs along, which was itself named after Eugène Belgrand, the engineer who built the city's water and sewer network in the 19th century. Over the years, the market became a regular part of daily life in this part of Paris.
At the Marché Belgrand, fruit and vegetable stands share space with fishmongers, butchers, and flower sellers, reflecting the mix of people who live nearby. Some vendors bring regional specialties from other countries, so walking from stall to stall means passing through different languages and smells.
The market opens on Wednesdays and Saturdays, with Saturday hours running a little longer into the afternoon, so there is more time to browse. Most vendors prefer cash, so it is worth having some on hand before you arrive.
Every June 20, on the day of the Fête de la Musique, a small musical parade winds through the market stalls, with musicians wearing canotier hats playing as vendors continue to sell. This overlap of live music and fresh produce makes that particular morning a distinct moment in the neighborhood's year.
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