French Market

I love going shopping here so much, it's an outdoor flea market style, you can get T-shirts for your family and friends, two t-shirts for $25, that's a great deal. I ensure they're silk screened first and you're good to go, happy friends and family. They also have bathing suits, dresses, hats, jewelry, books, candy, and, more or less, a food court with all sorts of Cajun uniqueness, and Cajun spices to take home so good! you gotta go check it out. And Just down the road, you got the Central grocery, after your done shopping have you a muffuletta at the Central grocery it's just down the street it's some good! Cheers my friends SYOY 02/27/25 review #366

Pretty cool, open air food vendor and flea market. It's a worthwhile visit for its historical significance, but depending on your taste it might be a bit of a tourist trap. Definitely some cooler places to buy original artisan made goods as gifts and souvenirs, like the Frenchman Street Artist Market. I'm not sure all the market vendors make their own stuff despite seemingly being positioned that way. If I visit the French Quarter again, I'll probably pass on the market.

Don't miss the French Market. More vendors Friday - Sunday but still fun to stop during the week.You can find masks, t-shirts, pottery, art, photography, clothing, alligator heads, jewelry, food, etc... The list goes on.Prices are usually reasonable and some negotiating can be done.They also have accessories: wallets, purses, belts, etc...Stop by and see Oscar for some fun jewelry.

If there was a tourist spot to get steps in AND knock out shopping, eating and getting a few drinks at, this is the place. Coming from Jackson square and Cafe du Monde, this place was pretty much in between where we were going to an eatery recommended by a tour guide. There was so much to see: restaurants, bars, eateries, souvenir shops. We almost didn't make it to our eatery destination since we saw many places we might have wanted to eat at. And you won't miss music coming off many different areas - most of them live entertainment. I really liked going through here, even if it's just to browse. Recommending for those who have a bit of time to burn.

French Market is legendary on its own; You can find all of your market needs here.The French Market is in the heart of the Quarter, located along North Peters and Decatur Streets.But my sole purpose for visiting was for the iconic beignets at Loretta's Authentic Pralines - located at Stall #9. We got there early to beat the crowd, but a few others had the same idea, lol.If you can't get to the Loretta's brick and mortar, absolutely come by the Market.

If you are looking for a unique gift or souvenir this is the place to go to. They have everything. From books by local authors to alligator skulls. They say don't touch do I'm not sure they are real or in are they from Louisiana or imported from somewhere else.Food stalls close early. Or earlier than when we arrived. I was so disappointed. I thought we'd grab dinner there, but they were all shut down tight.You can find locally made products/ items in the market and there is also mass produced flea market type of finds. Either way, no matter where the wares come from, you have a good selection of goods.

It's what you'd expect from a French market: It's a market but with tongue.The reviews, like the homeless, are all over the place, so let's get the terminology down first: The "French Market" is a central landmark and specific historic marketplace known for its diverse stalls, while the "Farmers Market" is a specialized section within it, more focused on food, the subject of most reviews here. The "French Market District" refers to the broader area along the riverfront that includes these markets, plus the Upper Pontalba and Colonnade, the Craft Bazaar (separate review), Oscar Dunn Park, the Moon Walk (separate review), and Crescent Park. In other words, if French Market District is United Kingdom, then Farmers Market and Craft Bazaar make up Great Britain. And the stack of empty Lafitte's styrofoam cups and vomit-soaked bead necklaces is Stonehenge.As a whole, the French Market District is a must-experience, as it has been around since 1791 and marketed as the city's center for "commerce, community, and culture". Anyway, dining options include restaurants and food booths. The restaurants include world-famous Cafe De Monde (separate review), Gazebo Cafe, and the Market Cafe, which seems like the easiest way to enjoy food, people watch, and hear live music. This also includes Alberto's Wine and Cheese Bistro, Cafe Pontalba, Corner Oyster House, plus the Fudgery, Southern Candymakers, and Aunt Sally's Praline shop. Please excuse her (math geeks will get that). The Farmers Market includes the food-trucky booths like Holy Crepes, J's Seafood Dock, Loretta's Pralines (separate review), Meals From The Heart, and World Famous N'Awlins Café and Spice Emporium (separate review), plus French Market Produce, Mother Nature's Cupboard, Organic Banana, all along vendors under one roof. And don't miss The Angry Addict. That's not a food booth- he hangs out by the bike rentals.What people call the "Flea Market" (maybe because it's buggin') is the Craft Bazaar (separate review). These "booths" include Carnival Candle, Kettle Moraine Soap, Latin's Hand, Name Art, New Orleans Stones, Oscar of New Orleans jewelry, Paradise Gardens, and Rendezvous Linens and Lace, Smoky Greenwood music, Tamalyn Harris childrens books. The actual stores include Baby One, Belle Louisiana souvenirs, Cella's Boutique, Chapel Hats, City Sightseeing, Dutch Alley Artist's Co-Op, Gallery Cayenne, Gray Line Tours, Head to Toe, Lalosh Silver, Little Toy Shop, Merry Christmas & All the Jazz, Motherland African Art, Muse Inspired Fashion, Nawlins Sport apparel, Nola Foot Candy (shoes), OMG gifts, Pop City, Socks on the Square, Voodoo Harley Davidson, and What's New. Don't miss "The Brown Pile". No actually, do miss it: it's on the sidewalk up ahead.

The French Market area is a great way to shop locally. There are a variety of vendors. You can purchase clothes, Nola apparel, food, you name it! The city felt safe no matter the time of day. Of course be mindful of surroundings! Loved the city and area!

I think this is a MUST on the things to check out. It is adjacent to the waterway, and across the street from Jackson Square, so you can do several sightseeing things in the immediate area. There is a variety of vendors set up so you can buy souvenirs, along with a lot of food vendors. It gets crowded and there isn't too much space to sit down. Bottom line, we had no problem finding sweet treats and trinkets. I found the concept to be akin to Faneuil Hall in Boston.

The French Market is a must-see spot in New Orleans. It is located along the water by all the other trust attractions, just seconds from Jackson Square. I wanted to love it... and I did, but the part that I loved was unfortunately very small. I was so excited when I walked in. I saw some local spices, and a bit of produce, some spots where you can purchase soft drinks or alcoholic beverages to take with you, and then a few booths with local Cajun food, as well as some with non-local food. Among those, I saw a few artists making soap and jewelry, and a few other things. I was super excited to see the local food and art, but just as soon as I started walking through, I had already come to the end. After that, the rest of the market seemed to be the same junk that was in souvenir shops all over town... just your basic mass-produced, non-local, boring items, with several of the booths having the exact same things. I was super disappointed to see this part of the market.That said, I was able to try the crawfish beignets from the first part of the market, which were absolutely delicious. I also bought some really adorable handmade soaps. Anyway, I recommend the first part of the market. The second half can easily be skipped...just wish the first part had been bigger.