Market
French Market
Six blocks of open-air stalls for food, crafts and souvenirs, trading on this spot since 1791.
Typical duration
60 min
Price
Free entry; snacks from $5 (≈ €4.6)
From port
2.6 km / 1.6 mi
Transfer time
25 min
Indoor / Outdoor
mixed
Queue risk
low
🕐 Best time to visit
Late morning; the flea market stalls open from about 9am
The French Market runs along Decatur Street from Café du Monde towards Esplanade Avenue. The covered sheds hold food stalls serving po'boys, oysters and pralines, followed by a long flea market of crafts, hot sauces, T-shirts and Mardi Gras masks. It's touristy but fun, and a good place for an easy lunch. The Riverfront streetcar ends right at the market.
Getting there from the port
Riverfront streetcar to the French Market stop at the end of the line, or a 40-minute riverfront walk.