New Orleans is certainly an artist’s city. From musicians to writers and everything in between, this city has been a muse to so many creatives throughout the years. The Palace Market on Frenchmen Street in New Orleans is filled with a diverse collection of handcrafted art that you’re sure to love. Let’s check it out.

If you’re looking for something unique to add to your home, or a special one-of-a-kind gift for a loved one, Palace Market on Frenchmen Street is just the ticket.
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Featuring 38 nightly booths, Palace Market on Frenchmen Street in NOLA is the largest daily art market in New Orleans.
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This moonlit market features a rotating collection of over 80 local artists.
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This unique market highlights just about every type of handcrafted art you could think of. Painters, jewelers, sculptures, photographers, and many others display their beautiful works of art along historic Frenchmen Street.
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Even if you just come to stroll through the booths, you never know what you'll find at one of the best NOLA markets. Maybe you need a new, handcrafted leather journal...
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...or a handmade bow tie to wear to your next event. Palace Market Frenchmen is the perfect spot to get a unique item while supporting local artists.
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This open-air market is open seven nights a week, weather permitting.
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Sunday-Wednesday: 7 p.m. - 12 a.m.
Thursday-Saturday: 7 p.m. -1 a.m.

You can find the Palace Market at 619 Frenchmen St, New Orleans, Louisiana 70116. Visit the Palace Market website or Palace Market Facebook page for more information. After shopping ’til you drop, grab a drink at Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop Bar. Located just minutes from the market, this historic bar dates to the 1700s – and it’s supposedly haunted!

Have you ever been to the Palace Market? If so, do you think it’s one of the best NOLA markets? Share your experience in the comments below! Also, don’t forget to nominate your favorite New Orleans attractions, places of business, and/or events for the chance to see them featured in an upcoming article.

While you are in the New Orleans area, you simply can’t skip visiting the beautiful Fontainebleau State Park in Mandeville. Check out this YouTube video by us at OnlyInYourState to discover why it’s one of our favorite places in Louisiana:

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Best Places To Shop In New Orleans

Katie Lawrence | May 15, 2023

What are the best bookstores in New Orleans?

In my opinion, books are one of the greatest art forms. If you enjoy shopping at the Palace Frenchmen, you'll love these best bookstores in New Orleans:

This two-story bookstore in the French Quarter is home to upwards of 50,000 books from a variety of genres. Even better, they're all affordable!

Located on Pirate's Alley (also in the French Quarter), this cozy bookshop was home to an author named William Faulkner in the 1920s. Today, it's filled to the brim with books, focusing primarily on Southern literature.

  • Crescent City Books

Open seven days a week, Crescent City Books is an old-school, independent bookstore specializing in used and out-of-print books.

Where can I find the best thrift stores in New Orleans?

The best thrift stores in New Orleans include:

  • Bargain Center

This charming thrift store offers an eclectic mixture of items. No matter what you're in the market for, you'll probably find it here!

  • Bridge House/Grace House

With two locations - one in New Orleans and one in Metairie - Bridge House/Grace House has a large selection of one-of-a-kind items ranging from fine china to rare books. All donations support substance abuse treatment for individuals in the community.

Conveniently located right off Terry Parkway, Thrift City USA is a massive store with everything from formal wear to costume materials.

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