Eat · Le Marais

Marché des Enfants Rouges

Walk-in lunch at the covered market: stalls with Moroccan, Japanese, Italian and French food; go at 12:00–13:30 and pick a counter with a queue.Walk-in lunch at the covered market: stalls with Moroccan, Japanese, Italian and French food; go at 12:00 PM–1:30 PM and pick a counter with a queue.

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Key facts

Per person: €10–18 (≈ US$12–25); Market food
Hours: unknown; see note below
Walk in: before 11:30; easiest window
Seating: mixed
Card: yes
Getting there: 39 rue de Bretagne, Marais; 5 min walk

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Open?

Tuesday to Sunday, morning to evening; closed Monday (check)

Busy this hour

Estimate by hour below

Easiest walk-in

before 11:30

Reservations

Walk-in, no reservation

Paying

Bring cash

Per person

€10–18 (≈ US$12–25)2026 estimate · check

DirectionsWhat to order ↓

Covered market
Closed Monday
Order: Lunch at the market
Tables and stools
Walk-in window: before 11:30
Queue risk: 11:30–13:30
Bring cash
Menu with prices on Voykit

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Plan

When you can walk in, what to order, how to pay

Walk-in windows

before 11:30: high11:30–13:30: riskyafter 14:30: high

A walk-in lunch is only planned as primary when your arrival lands outside the “impossible” window.

A covered market hall with produce stalls and food counters

When to go, hour by hour

desk estimate · not live

Quietest listed hour: 09:00 (quiet).

09:00quietlittle or no waitOpening
10:00lightlittle or no wait
11:00busya short wait is possible
12:00heavyexpect a linePeak
13:00heavyexpect a linePeak
14:00busya short wait is possible
15:00lightlittle or no wait
16:00lightlittle or no wait

Desk estimate of crowd on a weekday; weekends and public holidays run one level higher. Not live data. No line length is on file, so waits are in words.

How to order here

The order of play at the counter or table, what to say, how much to order and how to pay.

1Walk the aisles once, then choose a counter.
2Go before 13:00 for a table.Go before 1:00 PM for a table.
3Buy fruit and cheese from the produce stalls to take away.

No shared language? Tap dishes in the order builder below and show the waiter the full-screen list in the local script. For a printed menu, translate a photo of it.

What to say

In English	Say or show	Sounds like
Do you speak English?	Parlez-vous anglais ?	par-lay voo ahn-GLAY
How much is this?	Combien ça coûte ?	kohm-bee-EN sah KOOT
The bill, please	L'addition, s'il vous plaît	lah-dee-see-ON seel voo PLAY
Hello (say it when you enter a shop)	Bonjour	bohn-ZHOOR
Thank you	Merci	mair-SEE
Please	S'il vous plaît	seel voo PLAY
Excuse me / sorry	Excusez-moi	ex-koo-zay MWAH

Extras, condiments and what costs extra

Ask for a carafe d'eau: tap water is free and safe.

Paying and tipping

Service is usually on the bill already; unlike in the US, don't add 15–20% on top.

Order and pay at the stall; take a seat at a shared table.
No service charge.
Cash and cards at most stalls.
Tipping: Service is included; leave a few euros for good service.

At the table

Lunch is 12:00–14:30 and dinner from 19:00; outside those hours only cafés and brasseries serve food.Lunch is 12:00 PM–2:30 PM and dinner from 7:00 PM; outside those hours only cafés and brasseries serve food.
The prix-fixe formule (starter and main, or main and dessert) is the best value at lunch.
Restaurants often close between about 14:30 and 19:00; cafés and brasseries stay open.Restaurants often close between about 2:30 PM and 7:00 PM; cafés and brasseries stay open.
Book dinner in popular places; ask for a table on arrival and do not expect to rush.

Menu and prices

2026 estimate

Couscous or tagineCouscous / tajineA market classic.€13–18 (≈ US$16–25)order
BentoBentoJapanese stall.€12–16 (≈ US$14–19)if hungry
GaletteGaletteBuckwheat crêpe.€6–12 (≈ US$7–14)if hungry
JuiceJusFresh.€3–8 (≈ US$4–10)if hungry

2026 estimate, per dish.

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2 people

Couscous or tagineorder
Couscous / tajine
€13–18 (≈ US$16–25)
0
Bento
Bento
€12–16 (≈ US$14–19)
0
Galette
Galette
€6–12 (≈ US$7–14)
Contains (from menu notes, check): wheat
0
Juice
Jus
€3–8 (≈ US$4–10)
0

Food and drink

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Menu prices are 2026 estimates (check the board or menu on the day).

Split the bill 2 ways

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Service is usually on the bill already; unlike in the US, don't add 15–20% on top. Local custom: Service is included; leave 5–10% in cash for good service. Tipping calculator

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Price and paying

Typical spend: €10–18 (≈ US$12–25) per person

Paying

Cashyes

Accepted.

Cardyes

Most stalls.

IC cardno

Not used.

QR walletno

Not used.

Diet and allergies

Yes means there is something for you; ask means possible with care; no means go elsewhere.

Vegetarianask
Ask about stock and lard.
Show: Je suis végétarien(ne).
Veganask
Limited; ask.
Halalask
Not certified unless stated.
Show: Pas de porc, s'il vous plaît.
Gluten-freeask
Bread, crêpes and pastry are wheat-based.
Nut allergyask
Show a written card.
Allergynot on file
Show a written card; staff take allergies seriously.
Show: Je suis allergique à ___.

What is in the dishes

GaletteGalettewheat

Read from the menu names and notes; recipes vary and cross-contact is not tested. Check with the kitchen.

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Who it suits, booking, closures

goodSolo — Easy.

goodKids — Choice.

okStroller — Some space.

cautionGroups of 5+ — Tables fill.

okWheelchair — Mostly level.

How to book: No bookings.
How far ahead: Not needed
No-show / cancel fee: Not applicable
Dress code: Casual.

When	Status	Note
Mondays	known	Closed on Mondays.
Sunday afternoon	check before you go	Closes earlier on Sunday.
Holidays	check before you go	Check.

On the ground

Hygiene and comfort

Seating: Tables and stools
Kids: kids' menu: no · stroller: ok · Shared tables
Access: step-free: yes · Level hall

Hygiene

Busy market; standards are high.

Facts

Reservations: Not taken — Walk-in.
Capabilities: food
Getting there: 39 rue de Bretagne, Marais · ~5 min walk

Cons

Closed Mondays.
Limited seating at peak.
Stalls change; check what is open.

Ordering helpDish glossary · Price check2 parts

Dish glossary

On the menu	What it is	Order it how
Marché	Market.	—
Menu du jour	Set menu.	Ask "le menu du jour".
À emporter	Takeaway.	Say "à emporter".

Price check

2026 estimate

locals pay: Locals pay stall prices.
tourist price: Tourist premium is small.
rule: No service charge.

Deep dive

Questions, nearby food and sources

Questions and answers

answered by Voykit editors · dated

What should I eat?

Couscous or a bento from a busy stall.

Checked 2026-09-29 · Voykit desk

When is it open?

Tuesday to Sunday; closed Monday (check).

Is it the oldest market?

It is the oldest covered market in Paris.

Do they take cards?

Most stalls do.

Answers come from Voykit editors, not from other travellers.

Nearby alternatives

walk minutes · estimate

If it is closed or the line is too long

Go to L'As du Fallafel, about 10 min on foot; no reservation needed.

Places without an authored walk are ranked by straight-line distance × 1.3 at 5 km/h3 mph.

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Nearby

Straight-line distance; walk time adds 30% for streets.

Used as a seated rest node in Paris in 4 days.

Sources

secondaryWikivoyage — Paris (eat)