Today was yet another day off from our long week of touring the city of which we were all grateful for. A handful of our group have taken on adventures outside of France to Spain and Belgium. However, the remainder of us decided to stay in our hotel area and rest.

To start of my morning, a few us took a five minute walk over to the “marché” walking distance to our hotel that Professor Hoffman informed us from the first weekend here. The marché de Vanves, offers a wide selection of fresh produce: butchery, delicatessen, poultry, fish, fruits and vegetable, Asian catering, floral decorations, Women apparel, leather goods, fashion accessories and so much more.

Eggs, bakery, and pastry goods

Fish vendor

Meat vendor

Roasted chicken and eggs vendor

Musical entertainment

A women enjoying outdoor seating with her dog, who is seated comfortably on a blanket next to her.

The thrifting section of the marché.

Activities available for children who visit the marché.

A woman making more of her special handmade jewelry. They go for 15€ and up.

Bags, jewelry, women’s apparel for sell

A small crowd gathers as this vendor demonstrating a mandoline slicer.

Entrance to Marché de Vanves…

As a culinary/hospitality student, I am thankful to experience, what is similar to green markets in New York City in Vanves, France. I prefer the markets here, than in New York City because it is a lot more eventful, with the entertainment, promotions, the prices are fairly better for the quality of goods and the service.