Markets West

Situated on the seafront, it is the busiest (and most crowded) market on the island. Craftsmen and farmers come from all over the island to sell local products, fruits, vegetables, samoussas, cakes (potato, chouchou...), fish, etc... You will also find clothes, baskets, jewellery, trinkets and even instruments such as kayamb. We advise you to come early on Friday to take advantage of the morning wind and avoid the crowd.

There is a small, friendly market on the seafront, which offers mainly fruit and vegetables, but also a few ready-to-wear stalls and some handicrafts. Unfortunately, its growing popularity has attracted many sellers of imported products without much interest. But don't let that spoil your stroll, a glass of fresh fruit juice in one hand and samoussas in the other while your basket fills up with all kinds of local products.

Initiated in 1844 in the town centre of Saint-Paul, this small market was composed in the 19th century of a long house and two halls surrounded by a high rubble wall. In 1976, it was covered with reinforced concrete shells. Although turned towards Malagasy handicrafts, you will find there the same products as on the fairground market of the sea front, the atmosphere in less. But here, it is less expensive. The negotiation is easier when you buy in groups... You can also eat good Creole food far from the crowd.

It was about time that this covered market located in the heart of the city and closed since the 1980s, opened its doors again. Completely renovated and inaugurated in December 2014, it hosts seven huts dedicated to the sale of local and artisanal (really made in Reunion) and quality products. You are sure to find a small souvenir "Made by Reunion", certified by this label created by the Chamber of Crafts to promote local crafts: musical instruments, ceramics, braiding... The place brings together beautiful Reunionese know-how.

This small, rather confidential organic market is held every Saturday morning in the heart of the "village artisanal de l'Éperon" on rue Fond Générèse. A handful of stallholders offer local fruit and vegetables, bread, honey, natural cosmetics, sugarcane juice and delicacies... The market isn't very big, so you'll soon get round it, but it's a very pleasant place to wander around. You'll find it easy to talk to Réunion's farmers and craftsmen. A great initiative by the École du jardin planétaire and the Association de développement de l'Éperon.