French Market - New Orleans Shopping

When we had our orientation lecture, they told us that the French Market would be open every day, but the weekends - particularly Saturday - would be better.

I often go to the Big Pine Flea Market in the Florida Keys. They have everything from seconds on clothing to binoculars, antiques and jewelry to tomatoes. And I like to browse among the stands - it is interesting even if I don't buy anything. So I thought the French Market would be something like that. I was disappointed.

Even though the website says:

Vendors from all over the world bring their merchandise to this open-air shoppers' paradise in the French Market's Community Flea Market. Handmade clothing as well as fine silver and jewelry can be found in this eclectic setting open 7 days a week

I felt that what was for sale was all samey schlock - nothing of interest even if someone were to give it to me. All new stuff.

The Farmer's Market section was much more interesting where they have various kinds of food Unfortunately, this section of the market seems to get smaller each year.

We did buy some pralines here from the Evans stand which were excellent. But Bob prefers to use a regular market with more reasonable prices when he actually shops for food.

Some of the shops include
Crafts Market

African Art
1021 N. Peters
522-0722

African Art offers a divine atmosphere and feeling of being in Africa! Specializing in African artifacts, wonderful wood carvings, exotic oils, incense and more.

Art Attacks
(504) 524-1944

For over 16 years Art Attacks has featured posters, limited edition prints and one-of-a-kind items by local artists.

Latin's Hand
(504) 588-2662
www.latinshand.com

Authentic, primitive handcrafts from all over Latin America. Hammocks, Panama hats, leather handbags, cotton cloth and ceramic wall hangings.

Parker Pottery and Craft Gallery
1023 N. Peters
(504) 566-0181

See the original pottery workings of New Orleans artist Robert Parker. The gallery also includes jewelry, wind chimes, magnets, painting and prints. All handcrafted by local artists.

French Market Gift Shop
824 Decatur
(504) 522-6004 or (800) 433-6004

Postcards, figurines, charms, framed prints, candles, keychains, coffee mugs and other New Orleans souvenirs.

You can also get spices, seafood and cookbooks in the Farmer's Market section.

I understand that you can bargain here, but I didn't try it.

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