Markets Nord

At every stall, a delicacy. The local producers will let you taste their treasures and share their passion for the land with you. Many of them promote organic farming, which doesn't spoil anything. In addition to the traditional fruit, vegetables and breads, there are also flavours from elsewhere. A delicious mix. The market also welcomes booksellers, leatherworkers and other craftsmen who come to present their art. In fine weather, when the surrounding terraces come to life again, the market is adorned with an incomparable atmosphere.

At the beginning of the 18th century, fishermen's wives sold fish on the Minck, at the foot of the Leughenaer tower and right next to the fishing boats. In 1863, a covered market was built on the Minck. In 1902, a superb building was inaugurated and became the fish market, where the Bazennes (fishermen's wives) boasted the quality of their products. The building did not survive the war, but it is still possible to buy freshly landed fish at unbeatable prices at the aubettes! Four aubettes are regularly open.

The Wazemmes market is a real institution for the inhabitants of Lille and the surrounding area! A must-see, especially on Sunday mornings, when nearly 400 merchants take over the pavement. How can you resist roast chicken or other tempting specialties? The market also features second-hand goods dealers and second-hand clothes shops offering clothes at unbeatable prices. A popular, cosmopolitan and friendly market, with the teeming terraces of the local cafés and estaminets inviting walkers to take a break.

Here's a market well known to residents of the Lille Metropole. Every Wednesday and Saturday, Place Sébastopol becomes the stage for lively plays in which local producers declaim the virtues of their treasures. You'll have the pleasure of seeing butchers, fishmongers, florists, cheesemongers, organic bakers, fruit and vegetable merchants and even caterers presenting their excellent prepared dishes. The market has a friendly, family atmosphere. The latest additions to this festive market include an oyster stand (to take away or enjoy on the spot with a glass of white wine) and a food truck!

In the beautiful setting of the covered market, not far from the bus station, the Vergers Tellier store, a well-known brand in the North, has recently opened. Here, priority is given to local products, from the area. You can find a lot of fruits and vegetables from Cambrai, but also many references of beers, delicacies and other chocolates from the North. It is also possible to buy many cheeses or to make gift baskets, all with a smile!

Welcome to Les Halles de la Maillerie by Biltoki ("the place that brings people together" in Basque), where a team of merry men and women who love sharing and good food are bringing the halles of yesteryear up to date in a rapidly changing district. Conceived as a small village square, these halles bring together 12 local craftsmen and producers of excellence. You'll find Loubati, who makes great burgers and chicken tenders, a truffle delicatessen with Maison Balme, wine merchant Vinimarché and a Lebanese restaurant serving excellent mezzés!

Talents de Ferme is a group of farmers who have decided to bring together in one place the products of their farms. No intermediaries, the producer sells directly to the consumer: this is what we call the short circuit. In this large store, you can shop for fresh produce for the week: meats, fruits and vegetables, dairy products, groceries, and even pastries and ice cream. The plus: farmers are often present in the store to advise you and present their products.

The Dunkirk market is held twice a week, on Saturdays and Wednesdays. The market, which has moved several times, is mainly located on the Place du Général de Gaulle, the Rue des Soeurs-Blanches and the Cours François-Bart. It has between 130 and 160 stalls (depending on the season) on Saturdays (and about 60 stalls on Wednesday mornings), and offers all types of shops and especially small producers. At the time of the carnival, several stands propose all that it is necessary to renovate its clet' che (disguise) or to compose its panoply.

Every Wednesday afternoon, the Place Vanhoenacker comes alive with a local organic market. Local market gardeners, producers, butchers, fishmongers and bakers all come together to offer you the very best of local produce. Food-trucks offer a gourmet break with quality street food. This is a newcomer to the metropolitan market scene, having only been created in September 2018. But the success is there for all to see, confirming the transformation of the Moulins district.