Rungis before dawn: the market that feeds Paris

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Overview

Rungis is the largest fresh-produce market in the world and it is closed to the public. We enter at 04:30 with an accredited buyer, cross the fish, meat and flower pavilions while the trade is actually happening, and finish with the market workers' breakfast — which is not a tourist ritual, it is simply when they eat.

Highlights

  • Access with an accredited buyer, which is the only way in
  • Fish, meat, cheese and flower pavilions while trading is live
  • Breakfast in the market canteen with the people who work there
  • Return to central Paris by 09:30
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Price tiers

Year-round departures

August 28, 2026 — August 28, 2027

  • Adult (18+)

    Ages 18-99

    €138.00

    per person

  • Senior (65+)

    Ages 65-99

    €124.00

    per person

What's included

What's included

  • Market access badge and cold-room coat
  • Market breakfast
  • Return minibus from Place d'Italie
  • Accredited buyer as guide

Not included

  • Anything you decide to buy on the floor

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Place d'Italie, corner of avenue des Gobelins, 75013 Paris

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The minibus leaves at 04:00 exactly and cannot wait — the market slot is timed. Dress warmly: the fish pavilion is held at 2 °C.

Departure times

  • Year-round departures

    From August 28, 2026 to August 28, 20275 h

    Start times (local time at the meeting point)

    • 04:00

Additional info

Good to know

  • Infants can take part
  • Service animals allowed
  • Minimum age: 18
  • Fitness level: easy
  • Confirmation is issued immediately after booking.
  • Bring the ID used at booking.

Cancellation policy

  • Cancel up to 24 hours before the start to be eligible.
  • Refund: 100% of the amount paid.
  • Cancellable if the weather makes the experience unsafe.

Product code : PC-260828-NKKJ

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Otaplan Recette

Tour operator · Paris, France

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