Rungis Market: The Hidden Heart of Parisian Gastronomy
2025-09-23
At 4 am, the Rungis International Market, Europe's largest fresh food market, roars to life. This bustling hub, twice the size of London's Hyde Park, employs 13,000 people and supplies 60% of the Paris region's fresh produce. This article follows Parisian restaurateur Marc-Antoine Surand on a journey through this hidden world, revealing the stories behind Parisian cuisine and the historical relocation of Rungis from central Paris, and how it reshaped the relationship between Parisians and their food.
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