French Market
Marché Français
One of the oldest public markets in the United States, in operation since 1791, offering flea market finds, handicrafts, and Louisiana street food.
The French Market stretches along the Mississippi River for six blocks, from Café du Monde to Esplanade Avenue. It is divided into a food area and a flea market. You can eat oysters, crawfish, okra gumbo, and po' boy sandwiches, and buy hot sauces, spices, masks, and souvenirs. Nearby is the visitor center of the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park, which occasionally hosts free performances. It works well as a half-day outing combined with Café du Monde and Jackson Square.
Opening hours
About 10:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Café du Monde
- Royal Street
- Jackson Square
- St. Louis Cathedral
- The Cabildo
- Steamboat Natchez
- French Quarter
- Preservation Hall