Bio Market.

Looking for a bio market or just want to market like a Parisian on Sunday morning? Then map it and make it to the market on Boulevard Raspail. While organic produce is the main event, there’s more for the sampling: gourmet cheeses, fresh fish, and chicken rotisserie style. If cooked food’s your thing, don’t fret. The line in front of the grill marked "cheesy potato pancakes" attests to their greatness. If you are looking for lighter fare, look no further than “Le Riz et 8 Legumes.” Even if you don’t speak French, it’s easy to understand. Besides, it’s cooking in a giant pan that looks like a flying saucer and calls for tasting. It wasn’t ready before I parted, but several people oohed and ahhed. I did sample the nuts and “les pruneaux” at Epilia. Wonderful dried prunes! They kindly notify their customers on a paper bag of their upcoming “vacances.” They will be gone for a month nonetheless. If perfume is of interest, then try “I Love Les Carottes.” Well, it is an organic market. One couple braved the crowd with a double stroller “avec les enfants.” Standing behind, they were able to avoid saying, “pardon” (the French are ever so polite) while strolling down the corridor of bio. Before parting, one final stop at the boulangerie, Patibio, for a raisin roll. Heavenly. Even if you don’t partake in the food festival, it’s fabulous fun.

Marche Raspail, blvd Raspail near rue de Rennes [6e].
Metro: Rennes.