Feria Plaza Francia
About
Feria Plaza Francia is a popular weekend crafts market located in Recoleta, Buenos Aires.
The market's roots trace back to the early 1970s when local youths gathered here to play music and sell handcrafts. Over the decade, this gathering evolved into a bustling market. Despite opposition during the military dictatorship of the late 1970s and early 1980s, Plaza Francia Market quickly regained popularity after the regime's fall.
Why visit Feria Plaza Francia?
Plaza Francia Market buzzes on weekends. In the afternoons, entertainers like musicians, jugglers, and acrobats gather to entertain passersby and hone their skills. The market itself offers a variety of handcrafted and traditional goods for sale, including fine arts, leather, textiles, metals, wood products, and homemade produce.
This popular weekend market in Recoleta is usually open 11:00am until 8:00pm (Weekends and Public Holidays).
Nearby attractions include Recoleta Cemetery, Palais de Glace, Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes, Buenos Aires Design, and the impressive Floralis Generica Structure. Adjacent to the Centro Cultural Recoleta, numerous bars and restaurants with outdoor seating provide additional options.
Did you know?
Feria Plaza Francia is situated in Plaza Intendente Alvear. Although the actual Plaza Francia is across Avenida Pueyrredón, locals commonly refer to Plaza Intendente Alvear as Plaza Francia.
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How to get to Feria Plaza Francia:
Subway:
The nearest stations are Las Heras or Facultad de Derecho. Both are on Linea H (the yellow-colored line). It’s approximately a 5-10 minute walk from those stations to the Feria in Recoleta.
Bus:
Routes 17, 61, 62, 67, 92, 93, and 110 pass close by.
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Address:
Avenida Pueyrredón and Avenida del Libertador.
