Marché Couvert Saint-Quentin

Marche Couvert St Quentin is a modern, open, indoor market with a mix of restaurants and grocers (fruit, vegetables, meat) located very close to St Vincent de Paul cathederal and Gare de L'est train station.

None of the restaurants were open when we came around 10:30 am on a Wednesday, so instead when to a bakery to pick up croissants and donut bites (beignets). Everything was so good, especially the beignets filled with rich milk chocolate (for 0,5€ only). We got some mandarin oranges from a nearby fruit vendor, and made an interesting brunch. There was plenty of seating at that time of day. The oranges were sweet and juicy..haven't found bad fruit in Paris yet.

INDOOR, more permanent, farmer's market type deal!

i was expecting a bit more.. but the place was dead & not the cleanest place... i saw some flies & mold in one of the cheese cases.. although a different cheese store & the butchers looked top notch!

--Au Du Marche: wonderful cheese shop where we got roquefort UNPASTEURIZED.. not available in America!! MMmm so creamy & good! they apparently also offer cheese classes
--Bierissime: specialty beer shop w/ a HUGE selection of bottled beer.. i wish i knew more about beer to see what types i should bring home for friends.. but im not a beer drinker so the only thing i recognized was a flavor of Lindemann's lambic that i haven't tried.. Faro!!

they also have fresh fish & fruits here!

Coming from Toronto, there is a tremendous market: st Lawrence market.. This one is a weird design, lots of empty stalls. There is an excellent croissant spot. Good stop in for some meat and vegetables. Proximity to gare du nord is helpful.

Nice covert market with a variety of vendors and restaurants
Closed on Monday's
But opened until 8pm (except Sunday's)
You will find refund cheeses, fresh vegetables, meats and fine "charcuteries"
A must visit