French Market, Historic market hall in French Quarter, New Orleans, United States

French Market is a market hall in the French Quarter of New Orleans, United States, stretching six blocks along the riverfront. Several covered sections house stalls for fresh produce, crafts, souvenirs, and prepared foods that line Decatur Street and adjacent walkways.

The French Market began as a Native American trading post before European settlement, making it the oldest market of its kind in the United States. Part of the site has been used as a market since 1791, when it was called the Meat Shops and held the French Quarter's only meat-selling rights. The oldest surviving structures date to about 1813, after hurricanes destroyed earlier wooden buildings; the Works Progress Administration carried out major renovations in the 1930s, and rebuilding has continued into the 21st century.

The market's name changed from "the Meat Shops" only after meat sales were permitted elsewhere in the French Quarter. It hosts the French Quarter Festival and the Creole Tomato Festival, and the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park visitor center sits within the market. The flea market is busiest on weekends.

The grounds open daily and offer the freshest access to produce and food during morning hours. Walkways connect different sections, allowing visitors to move between areas without crossing the main street.

The name recalls the original colonial connection to French settlement, though the market also reflects Spanish and American influences in its development. The open structure allows visitors to watch river traffic and passing ships while they shop.