Marché Convention

Marché Convention specializes in the fundamentals of French cuisine—the fresh, quality ingredients that form the foundation of good cooking. The market's strength lies in its diverse selection of fruits and vegetables, with vendors offering both conventional and organic options depending on the season. You'll find everything from crisp salad greens and heirloom tomatoes in summer to hearty root vegetables and winter squashes in colder months. The cheese stalls are particularly noteworthy, featuring a comprehensive selection of French fromages. Expert cheese vendors can guide you through their offerings, from fresh chèvre to pungent Roquefort, helping you select the perfect cheese for your needs and offering advice on storage and serving. These aren't pre-packaged supermarket cheeses but carefully aged and selected varieties from various French regions. Beyond produce and cheese, the market offers a range of other fresh products depending on which vendors are present on any given day. The emphasis is consistently on quality, freshness, and seasonal availability. Many vendors grow their own produce or source directly from small farms, ensuring that what you buy hasn't traveled far or sat in storage for weeks. The market participates in sustainable and solidarity market initiatives, meaning you'll often find vendors committed to organic farming, fair trade practices, and environmentally conscious production methods. This commitment to quality and sustainability means that while you might pay slightly more than at a supermarket, you're getting genuinely fresh, often locally grown products with full traceability. Shopping here requires a different approach than supermarket shopping—you'll need to ask vendors about their products, handle the produce yourself (or let them select for you), and engage in the traditional market experience of building relationships with your preferred vendors over time.