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French Market


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #140 of 289 attractions in New Orleans
Traveler Description:
Whether you are seeking an authentic Creole meal of Jumbalaya or a romantic candlelit dinner overlooking the Mississippi, this historic market area is...... more » Whether you are seeking an authentic Creole meal of Jumbalaya or a romantic candlelit dinner overlooking the Mississippi, this historic market area is for you. « less
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Attraction type: Flea/street market
Activities: Shopping
Address: Decatur St
1100 North Peters New Orleans, LA
Tel: 504 522 2621

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2 of 5 stars
intlfoodtrvl 312 contributions
New York
May 18, 2009

The French Market is an open-air exhibit hall of various food merchants, cheap souvenirs, and cheesy flea market finds. The gourmet options are limited, but the breadth of kitschy dollar items is overwhelming. Tourist will find affordable gifts to bring home, but besides that and the various jewelry vendors, there is little substance. A stroll through the marketplace is a... more

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5 of 5 stars
KVAMPBELLA 11 contributions
TEXAS
May 5, 2009

I loved the French Market I went there 2 days in a row. Its a fantastic blend of produce and flea market. I picked up fig syrup, coffees, trinkets etc. Definitely a must do! more

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2 of 5 stars
wnbamiamisol 157 contributions
Key Largo, Florida
Jan 2, 2009

Since the farmer's section of the French Market was closed, there really was no reason to go there. The vendors there were selling knock offs of Coach & Ed Hardy bags and designer sunglasses. They were also selling $1 voodoo dolls made in China!?! (I find something VERY wrong with that concept!) They had low quality t-shirts for $16.99 and... more

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2 of 5 stars
sammyb123 3 contributions
Georgia
Feb 16, 2008

We were disappointed to find that the farmers market section was not open due to renovation. Flea market section was open however; typical flea market with random souvenirs, overpriced but still a good lace to visit if you like flea markets. more

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2 of 5 stars
tjwatkinspg 42 contributions
Seminole, Florida
Apr 21, 2007
0/2 found this review helpful

I found much of the same trinkets found in any flea market. NOisy and close with little of NOLA . The shops in the quarter had more, at better prices and were just as crowded more

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4 of 5 stars
noshy1 31 contributions
Illinois
Oct 31, 2006
1/1 found this review helpful

Don't waste your money on overpriced sourvenirs on Bourbon Street without coming here first. Same tee-shirts, tote bags, magnets, and afro-americana....lower prices. Unique herbs and mixes for cajun foods. Remember, bargaining is welcomed here! Shop where the locals shopped years ago for food, clothing, etc. more

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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
St. Louis, MO
Aug 3, 2005
1/2 found this review helpful

It was a hot day and I stopped by a fruit stand in the French Market for a piece of fruit. It was nice and juicy. Most of the rest of the Market was typical tourist fair, including a very wide selection of hot sauce. Have a piece of fruit and listen to the jazz band for a few minutes,... more

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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Jul 27, 2005
1/1 found this review helpful

Nice place to spend the afternoon if it's not to hot. Lot's of stuff to see and buy from purses to artwork. Also a nice farmers market to replinish your energy with good fruits and veggies. If your going to the French Quarter this is definintly a stop to make. more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
California
Apr 14, 2005
1/2 found this review helpful

By accident, we went to the farmer's market and at this French Market Seafood they sold boiled crawfish and gator sticks. You buy by the pound and can eat it by the riverwalk or take it back to your hotel. It was the best tasting ever....just a bit on the spicy side; so get plenty of beer and napkins too.... more

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1 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Utah
Jan 24, 2005
3/4 found this review helpful

Overall we switched room 4 times over a 3 night period. Also be aware that $7 is added per night for safe charges and phone charges (whether you use them or not) First night they took us to our first room (which we were told would be a balcony window facing Decatur street) - it was on the first floor... more

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French Market Address

Decatur St, 1100 North Peters, New Orleans, LA
Tel: 504 522 2621