Paris on the cheap – again
Standard Paris-on-the-cheap piece in the New York Daily News, which also has a piece on an autumn itinerary; the Toronto Star has a piece on seeing Montreal with kids.
Heretically, I always wonder why we send tourists to Jean-Talon market. I love the market myself, but that’s because I have a kitchen a few minutes away. I don’t quite get the point of going there if you’re staying in a hotel room. It’s a massive resource for cooks, mostly – am I not right?
naftee 15:57 on 2010/09/29 Permalink
One can get desserts and treats there. There are also lots of restaurants around.
Benoit 16:20 on 2010/09/29 Permalink
Farmers market are my favorite places to explore when I visit a new city. They give you a feel for the city’s beat. Love them.
DeWolf 22:06 on 2010/09/29 Permalink
Plus it’s always fun to visit markets when you travel because they give you a good sense of the local culture and eating habits. And even if most of the food consists of raw ingredients, there’s always found to be some prepared stuff you can eat at the market or take home as an edible souvenir.
Whenever I travel, most of my return luggage consists of food.
Kate 08:09 on 2010/09/30 Permalink
OK, I guess I get it. It’s more than just ingredients for dinner.
Ian 09:01 on 2010/09/30 Permalink
Worth noting, Jean-Talon market is well known for its selection of Québec products including cheeses, prepared meats, seafood, local liqueurs and beers, and many other délices de chez nous that are generally not available outside of Quebec. It’s not just pork hocks and fresh greens for the soup pot!
MB 12:24 on 2010/09/30 Permalink
I send visitors there for the blueberry jam alone.