The Saint-Denis market

A sensory journey

Just a stone’s throw from the Basilica of Saint-Denis, the Saint-Denis market is one of the largest and oldest in the Paris region. A popular meeting place, this emblematic market immerses you in a unique atmosphere, where the scents of the world meet faces of all origins and an incredible range of food and textile products at affordable prices.

A historic market Right in the city centre

The Saint-Denis market has its roots in the town’s thousand-year-old history, just like the famous Lendit fair that brought life to the plain as far back as the Middle Ages. The great central market hall, built in 1893, embodies this continuity: a magnificent Baltard-inspired metal structure, restored in 2008, where food activities are concentrated today. Around the hall, the Place du 8-Mai-1945 and neighbouring streets are home to hundreds of additional stalls, notably dedicated to textiles, accessories, household goods and telephony. A whole neighbourhood is living to the rhythm of the market.

A popular atmosphere and friendly

The market is first and foremost a place to live. People come here to shop, stroll and chat. The diversity of visitors is impressive: local families, loyal elderly people, young people passing through, tourists in search of authenticity.

Occasional events are organised throughout the year. The market reflects the soul of Saint-Denis: committed, popular, generous and rebellious.

An incomparable offer of products from around the world

What makes the Saint-Denis market so special is its extraordinary cultural and culinary wealth. You’ll find products from all five continents:

- Exotic fruit and vegetables (manioc, plantain bananas, okra, sweet potatoes, etc.)
- Rare spices and aromatic herbs
- Fresh meat and fish
- Halal, kosher, West Indian, Asian, African products, etc.
- Farmhouse cheeses, artisan breads and organic products

All this in a vibrant atmosphere where shopkeepers call out to passers-by, where the smells of coriander and grilled meats mingle, and where the mix of languages creates an urban symphony full of warmth.

Why visit the Saint-Denis market?

An authentic cultural experience in the heart of Paris. To discover rare and exotic products not available in supermarkets. To enjoy a warm, popular atmosphere. To explore a part of the region’s commercial history. To capture colourful images in a lively and dynamic setting.

Where is it? I want to go!

The market straddles the Place du 8 mai 1945, the market hall and the surrounding area How do I get there? By metro: Line 13 – Basilique Saint-Denis station By tram: Tramway T1, Marché de Saint-Denis Tramway T5, Marché de Saint-Denis

Timetables From the Saint-Denis market

The Saint-Denis market is open :

The market hall:Tuesday 8am to 2pm / Friday 8am to 3pm / Sunday 8am to 3pm

Around the market:Tuesday 8am to 1.30pm / Friday 8am to 2.30pm / Sunday 8am to 2.30pm

Place du 8-Mai-1945:Tuesday 8am to 3.30pm / Friday 8am to 3.30pm / Saturday 11am to 5pm (from 26 April 2025) / Sunday 8am to 3.30pm

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