Markets of Paris, 2nd Edition: Food, Antiques, Crafts, Books, and More Paperback – May 15, 2012

“A snappy little guide book. If you want a taste of daily life–as the Parisians live it–spend some time browsing the street markets of Paris.”  –Rick Steves, host of “Travel with Rick Steves” on National Public Radio


"To find the most interesting stops, pack a copy of Markets of Paris...small enough to fit into your shopping tote." --The Boston Globe

"All the information you need to explore the city's marvelous markets." --France Today

"One of the Best Books of 2012." --House Beautiful

"This smartly designed pocket guide is thorough, complete with practical information (hours of operation, closest metro station, etc) and packed to the gills with fantastic photos. I can't recommend this book enough to those traveling to Paris and particularly those with a profound appreciation for market culture." --Lindsey Tramuta, Lost in Cheeseland

"Markets of Paris is going to be in my luggage on my next trip to Paris. It is the best book to use if you are a 'foodie' but are not a local. The foot work is done, so you can just pick and choose your interests, then take the Métro and enjoy the treasures of Paris. "— Marc Bauer, Master Chef, French Culinary Institute

"This is the book I wish I had had with me on my last visit to Paris. I'll just have to return to Paris armed with this guide.  What a great lens to view this magnificent city through - plus I love the way it just slips into a pocket." — Deborah Madison, author of Local Flavors and Seasonal Fruit Desserts

"While most general travel guides list the major Parisian markets, like the famous Marché aux Fleurs and Marché aux Puces de Clignancourt, this guide details all the markets in the city selling food, antiques, books, crafts, and more. Entries provide the standard information for all markets, such as location, days and hours of operation, and nearest Metro stop, as well as the authors' recommendations and detailed descriptions of the articles offered for sale, including specialty items. For travelers with limited time, suggested itineraries list markets by geographic area and open days, which allows the reader to find, for example, a flea market on the Right Bank that is open on Mondays. . . . travelers wanting to experience Paris by strolling its markets with the locals will find this guide invaluable.” —Library Journal
 
"A wonderful book. . . . The book is more than a listing of where to locate open and roving markets—it helps you narrow down which ones are better, what personality each market has, and what you can expect to find at your favorite." —BonjourParis
 
"You can find pretty much anything you want in the markets of Paris: old letters, dead bears, live chickens. The only problem is that you'd have to roam around hours and hours to find them. The newly released book by Markets of Paris is a vade mecum for any focused Parisian shopper. A pocket sized book with hundreds of listing, the book will save you hours of searching for obscure curios. . . . the book is priceless." —Gridskipper
 
“This is the perfect book format for toting around Paris. . .Markets of Paris describes in thoughtful prose a variety of Paris markets, focusing primarily on the 65 outdoor food markets that are an essential part of the Paris landscape. . . .But, for me, what really sets this book apart is the careful prose. Time is taken to capture the essence of how one market’s aura can differ from any other in Paris...There’s just enough here to whet your appetite, get you into the Metro, or putting on your walking shoes to explore neighborhoods that may have escaped your attention.” —ParisLogue
 
"There's shopping, and then there's shopping in Paris. For those fortunate enough to have the problem of finding the best Parisian goods, be it cheese, clothing, botanical prints or porcelain, there's Markets of Paris." —Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
 
"Markets of Paris catalogs every market in the city, from the fresh meat and produce stalls of the open-air Marche Barbes to the quaint fabric vendors of the Marche Saint-Pierre. It's a perfect guide to a quintessentially romantic feature of the city that's often difficult for visitors to navigate." —Culture & Travel

Perhaps the most pleasurable way for anyone to experience Paris is to meander through its charming markets. Markets of Paris, 2nd Edition, visits more than one hundred, including open-air food markets, historic covered markets, and the city's legendary flea, antique, craft and ephemera markets. You'll discover a wide variety of unique items, from antique books and botanical prints to regional crafts and flea market finds, as well as gourmet items and the bounty of the French countryside. Organized by arrondissement for easy planning, descriptions help travelers plan where to go, what to expect, and which specialties to seek out while there. This unique guide provides an unforgettable and inspired way to experience the local culture.