Aligre · @myatezhny39 on pexels
Aligre
Travelers often visit Aligre for its authentic market atmosphere and the opportunity to find specialized ingredients.
5 stores, plotted
Sabah Grocery
Sabah Grocery on Rue du Faubourg Saint-Antoine opens by 9am most mornings, making it a good stop for early risers seeking international products.
Franprix · Aligre
Franprix on Rue d'Aligre provides a practical stop for daily essentials and quick meals, especially useful with its Sunday morning opening until 1pm.
Le marché couvert Beauvau
Le marché couvert Beauvau welcomes visitors with the scent of fresh produce and cheese as you step inside its grand iron-framed entrance on Place d'Aligre.
Marché D‘aligre
Marché D‘aligre on Rue d'Aligre offers an array of fresh produce stalls that bring the neighborhood to life each morning.
Supermarché Europasie
Supermarché Europasie on Place d'Aligre offers a broad range of Asian groceries alongside a convenient in-store cafe experience.
Aligre, in short
Aligre is a historic market district in Paris, centered around the daily activity of the Marché d‘Aligre and Le marché couvert Beauvau. Situated in the 12th arrondissement, it lies a short walk from the Ledru-Rollin metro station, just east of the Bastille area. This neighborhood presents a more local Parisian experience compared to the central districts.
The area offers a blend of traditional French market goods and a diverse range of international groceries. Supermarché Europasie on Place d'Aligre provides a wide selection of Asian items, while Sabah Grocery on Rue du Faubourg Saint-Antoine carries international products.
Shopping in Aligre often begins at the open-air stalls of Marché d‘Aligre for fresh produce, then continues into Le marché couvert Beauvau for specialty items. For everyday needs or later purchases, Franprix on Place d'Aligre remains open until 10 pm. The main shopping areas are compact, with a maximum three-minute walk between the key stores.
Visit the Markets Early
Go to Marché d‘Aligre and Le marché couvert Beauvau in the morning. This is when the stalls are fully stocked with fresh produce and specialty goods, and you can experience the daily rhythm of local shoppers.
Don't Expect 24-Hour Stores
No stores in the Aligre area operate 24 hours a day. Plan your shopping during regular hours, though Franprix on Place d'Aligre offers daily essentials until 10 pm for convenience.
Quick answers
What kind of groceries can I find in Aligre?
Aligre offers fresh produce and specialty items at Marché d‘Aligre and Le marché couvert Beauvau. You can also find international products at Sabah Grocery and Asian groceries at Supermarché Europasie.
How do I get to the Aligre market area?
The nearest metro station is Ledru-Rollin, which is a short walk from the main market areas on Place d'Aligre and Rue du Faubourg Saint-Antoine.
What is Aligre known for?
Aligre is known for its historic open-air and covered markets, offering an authentic local Parisian shopping experience focused on fresh and specialized food items.
Note: store locations on maps are approximate to their actual locations; distances are based on straight lines, and pins are nudged if store pins collide. Nearest station data is based on © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL.