French Market
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The French Market is a market and series of commercial buildings in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.
It stretches just inland from the Mississippi River in the section of the French Quarter downriver from Jackson Square, with the famous Café du Monde at the upriver end, down to the flea market stalls across from the New Orleans Mint building.
While part of this space has been dedicated as a market since 1791 (earlier city markets were at different locations), the oldest still existent structures in the market date to about 1813. Major renovations were done by the Works Progress Administration in the 1930s, and rebuilding and renovations have continued into the 21st century. Much of the area formerly housing arcades of roofed but walless merchant stands now house separate walled and doors shops and restaurants, many catering to the tourism industry.
The flea market is especially busy on weekends. Free musical events are often given in the French Market. The New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park office and visitor's center is in the French Market.
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