Hey FTers,
I'm going to be in Paris in mid-November and have the hankering to see the main wholesale market for Paris. I believe there are foodies who make pilgrimages there and there are people who must arrange trips to the market. Its outside of Paris and we don't have a car. Has anyone been and does anyone think its worth it?

Has anyone ever gained access to Rome's mercati centrale? Its right on Via Ostiense and that's a bus ride from the centro storico. I'm not sure its as fabo,since the Italian markets are nice, but not a visually appealing as France.

Any other food suggestions, markets etc.? I will also be in Paris the first week of January.

lala