La Chapelle-L'Olive Covered Market, a foodie hall at the heart of the lively working-class neighborhood

At the heart of the La Chapelle district, the La Chapelle Market is a simple, popular, and generous spot. This covered market in the 18th arrondissement, affectionately known by locals as the Olive Market in reference to the street that houses it, sits in an elegant cast-iron and wrought-iron hall, built at the end of the 19th century.

This pavilion in the Baltard style, listed as a historic monument, unveils lively aisles beneath its graceful metal framework. The market preserves the look of a Parisian hall from Old Paris, as if a slice of the former Halles had been transported to the heart of this vibrant, cosmopolitan neighborhood.

In the aisles of the La Chapelle covered market, you’ll find the usual food shops, fresh produce, stalls of fruits and vegetables, a dairy, a cheese shop, a florist, but also caterers who broaden the cart: Lebanese, Italian, Moroccan, Japanese, African or even French stalls... All you need to craft a table full of color without leaving the 18th arrondissement!

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As for opening hours, the La Chapelle–marché de l’Olive covered market is open Tuesday to Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., and Sundays from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. And why not extend this gourmand outing with a stroll through Marx Dormoy, Rue Riquet, and the Goutte d'Or?

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