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Market · Versalhes, Ilha de França
Marché Notre-Dame
The Notre-Dame neighborhood market, with covered pavilions and outdoor stalls in the square. A good place to buy cheese, fruit and to grab a bite near the palace.
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About Marché Notre-Dame
The Marché Notre-Dame occupies the central square of the Notre-Dame neighborhood, the oldest part of the new town created by Louis XIV north of the palace. The square is surrounded by four covered pavilions, the carrés, where there are stalls selling cheese, meats, fish, bread and wine.
On some mornings during the week, the square also hosts open-air stalls selling fruit, vegetables and flowers, and that's when the market is liveliest. Around the square are cafés, boulangeries (the French bakeries), and restaurants that make use of the market's products.
Two blocks away is the Église Notre-Dame de Versailles, built by Jules Hardouin-Mansart and consecrated in 1686. It was the parish church of the royal family, and baptisms, marriages and funerals of the court were recorded there.
For those visiting Versalhes from Paris, the market is a simple alternative to the palace cafés for lunch or for putting together a picnic for the park.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
From 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Best time
In the morning on open-air market days (usually Tuesday, Friday and Sunday). The covered pavilions are open Tuesday to Sunday and closed on Mondays. Check the days before you go.
How to get there
It's about a 10-minute walk from the palace, via the rue de la Paroisse, and a 10-minute walk from Versailles Rive Droite station.
Tip
On the Sunday of the Grandes Eaux Musicales, buy cheese, bread and fruit at the market in the morning and have a picnic in the park near the Grand Canal. Bring a bag: the stalls usually provide little packaging.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Marché Notre-Dame
On which days does the market operate?
The covered pavilions are open Tuesday to Sunday. The open-air market in the square is usually on Tuesday, Friday and Sunday mornings. Check before you go.
Can you have lunch at the market?
Yes. There are stalls selling ready-to-eat food and, around the square, cafés and restaurants. Keep in mind that many restaurants serve lunch around 12:00–14:00 and close the kitchen in the afternoon.
Is it far from the palace?
No. It's about a 10-minute walk from the palace gate, which makes it easy to fit the market into your lunch on the day of your visit.