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At M\u00e2y Bay, freshness is not something you can simply declare; you experience it on foot, early in the morning, at the Vincennes market, where we source the fresh produce we rely on every day. Our 100 % vegetarian and vegan Vietnamese cuisine is based on vibrant herbs, seasonal vegetables and raw ingredients prepared the very same day. Vincennes offers us a rare advantage: three municipal food markets just a few minutes from the restaurant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Going to the Vincennes market to buy fresh produce is therefore part of our routine, just like kitchen preparation. Here is how these market stalls concretely make their way onto your plate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vincennes Market fresh produce, our 2026 sourcing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Three markets, one local-first reflex<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n
  2. Where to find fresh produce at the Vincennes market depending on the day<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n
  3. Fontenay Market, the town-centre meeting place<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n
  4. Diderot Market, the Wednesday and Saturday option<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n
  5. Carnot Market, fresh produce near the Ch\u00e2teau de Vincennes<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n
  6. What you can actually find on the stalls<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n
  7. From stall to plate, our local sourcing method<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n
  8. Practical tips for choosing your fresh produce<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n
  9. A local connection you can taste<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n
  10. Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li>\n\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Three markets, one local-first reflex<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    A town with three food markets<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    The town of Vincennes has three municipal food markets: the Fontenay market, the Diderot market and the Carnot market. Each has its own days, neighbourhood and atmosphere, but they all operate according to the same principle: an open-air market where specialist traders set up their stalls early in the morning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    This density is a real advantage for a restaurant like ours, as it means we can spread our purchases throughout the week rather than stockpiling. A food market in Vincennes open almost every day means we can cook as closely as possible to what the season provides, without disrupting our rhythm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The town also specifies that the markets welcome regular traders and visiting traders, and that food traders must obtain prior authorisation from the Supply Markets Commission<\/a> before setting up. This framework, often invisible to customers, underpins the quality of the stalls and the consistency of the offering from one week to the next.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Where to find fresh produce at the Vincennes market depending on the day<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Market calendar and practical information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Before collecting your basket, the simplest thing is to start with the day of the week. Here is a summary of the days, opening hours and location details provided by the Town of Vincennes and the Vincennes Marnebois Tourist Office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Market<\/th>Opening days<\/th>Opening hours<\/th>Location<\/th><\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
    Fontenay Market<\/td>Tuesday, Friday, Sunday<\/td>7.30 am to 1.30 pm<\/td>Vincennes town centre<\/td><\/tr>\n
    Diderot Market<\/td>Wednesday, Saturday<\/td>7.30 am to 1.30 pm<\/td>East of Vincennes<\/td><\/tr>\n
    Carnot Market<\/td>Saturday<\/td>7.30 am to 1.30 pm<\/td>South of the town, at the foot of the Ch\u00e2teau de Vincennes<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>
    Market days, times and locations in Vincennes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    These market times in Vincennes are indicative only, as public holidays, the summer period or works may alter arrangements. The town\u2019s official page remains the reference to consult before travelling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Fontenay Market, the town-centre meeting place<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Our main fresh herb market<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    The Fontenay market in Vincennes is held all year round on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays, from 7:30 am to 1:30 pm. It is the best-documented market for fresh produce, with stalls selling fruit and vegetables, fresh fish and fresh meat<\/a>, [\", as well as specialist grocery and flower shops. For anyone looking for a market in Vincennes on Sunday, this is the natural meeting place, where you are just as likely to see families from Fontenay-sous-Bois and Saint-Mand\u00e9 as local regulars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    This is where we source most of our herbs, the aromatic foundation of Vietnamese cuisine. Coriander, mint, basil, lemongrass, ginger, fresh shoots\u2014so many ingredients whose flavour quality can change within just a few hours. A bunch of herbs cut the day before and bought from a stall is nothing like a product that has spent several days in transit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Good to know<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Vincennes\u2019 municipal markets open at 7.30 am and close at 1.30 pm. Arriving within the first hour is still the best way to get the widest choice of seasonal produce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Diderot Market, the Wednesday and Saturday option<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Located in the east of the town, Diderot Market complements the schedule with two weekly sessions, on Wednesday and Saturday. It serves as a useful midweek alternative, particularly for buying fruit and vegetables in Vincennes when Fontenay Market is closed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    For a kitchen operating on a just-in-time basis, this alternation avoids relying on a single source of supply and makes it possible to adjust quantities according to the restaurant\u2019s actual footfall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Carnot Market, fresh produce near the Ch\u00e2teau de Vincennes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Carnot Market takes place on Saturday morning, in the south of the town, at the foot of Vincennes Castle. It is the easiest for visitors to identify, and the most enjoyable to visit on a stroll, between the castle, the floral park and the woods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    If you are looking for fresh produce near Vincennes Castle, this is the easiest place to find. Many of our Saturday customers combine a morning at the market with lunch at our restaurant, leaving their basket beside the table.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    What you can actually find on the stalls<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Institutional and tourism sources mention several major categories of products available at Vincennes\u2019 markets. Here is what you can look for there every day:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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