If you want to learn more about the life and customs of Parisians, there's no better place than the marchés—open or closed markets. It's a complete experience, even if you don't want to buy anything (hardly!). Each with its own unique characteristics, they have what no large market can shake: a unique identity and tradition. Many have stood the test of time and remain as they were created. Others, more modern, show us that Parisians are "in tune" with the best and healthiest food.