- French Market
The French Market is a market and series of commercial buildings in the
French Quarter ofNew Orleans, Louisiana , USA.It stretches just inland from the
Mississippi River in the section of the French Quarter downriver from Jackson Square, with the famousCafé du Monde at the upriver end, down to theflea market stalls across from theNew 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 structures in the market date to about 1813. Major renovations were done by the
Works Progress Administration in the 1930s.Rebuilding and renovations have continued into the 21st century. Much of the area formerly housing arcades of roofed but walless merchant stands now houses shops and restaurants separated by doors and walls, and 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.The market is included on the
Louisiana African American Heritage Trail .External links
* [http://www.frenchmarket.org/ Official website]
* [http://nutrias.org/inv/fmc1.htm French Market historical note on Nutrias.org]
* [http://www.frenchquarter.com/sightseeing/OldFrenchMarket.php French Market on FrenchQuarter.com]
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