Want to picnic at the Eiffel Tower? Don’t make this mistake!

Fresh Paris food markets are the best place to pick up charcuterie, cheese and bread for a picnic lunch, but they are not open every day. In this short video Antoine learns that the hard way, arriving at Marché Grenelle on a Thursday to find it closed. If you want to build a market visit into your trip, this quick cheat sheet will save you the same mistake.

Market days cheat sheet

• Marché Grenelle: Wednesday and Sunday
• Marché Bastille: Thursday and Sunday
• Marché d’Aligre: Tuesday through Sunday
• Marché des Enfants Rouges: Tuesday through Sunday

Our tip

Always check the market day before you build it into your itinerary. These were the days when we filmed, so it is worth a quick look before you go. Then grab your picnic supplies and find a nice spot nearby to enjoy them.

For more places to eat, see our 125 best restaurants in Paris guide, or taste your way through the city with a local guide on a Devour food tour. Our Paris Guide Bundle covers the rest of your trip.