France’s weekly markets are more than just places to buy food, they are social hubs that define cities, argues journalist Olivier Razemon. He calls them 'an ingredient for a happy society' and believes that in an age of supermarkets and online shopping, policy makers and city planners should not overlook the contribution made by markets to French life.
Unlike most outdoor markets in France, which are held once or twice a week, the Marché d’Aligre in the west of Paris takes place every day.
