Ina Garten has long made the Marché Raspail in Paris a regular stop when she visits the city she has called her favorite in the world.
Garten noted in a post on her Substack that she first discovered the market in the 6th arrondissement over 50 years ago on a trip with her husband Jeffrey.
She wrote that the market "opened up a world of food to me that I didn't know existed," and that discovery shaped how she shops and eats on later visits.
The Marché Raspail operates as a twice weekly traditional market and hosts an organic market on Sundays, offering fresh produce, pâté, pastries, meat and seafood.
The market sits near the Luxembourg Gardens, which the article says makes it convenient for both locals and visitors to stop by between errands and sightseeing.
Garten recommends using the market to assemble a simple picnic, selecting cheeses, a baguette, a bottle of wine and fresh organic fruit to enjoy at the gardens.
Market Influence And Visitor Notes
The article describes the market as one of Paris's most renowned open air food markets, and it remains one of Garten's top Paris destinations after more than five decades.
It says the market helped open new food worlds for Garten and that she in turn has opened culinary worlds to her readers and viewers, who include high profile fans.
The piece notes that Garten's audience, described as legions of fans, includes the singer Taylor Swift among them, illustrating her wide influence.
The write up adds a practical note for travelers who do not go to France, suggesting a visit to a European inspired market in the United States that was named the best grocery store in the country.
The article closes by inviting readers to imagine Garten scanning stalls for flat fish or fresh vegetables and following her simple picnic plan if they visit the Marché Raspail.
