Markets Hautes-Pyrénées

Halle Marcadieu is a historic trading center. Having reached its apogee in the ^19th century as a crossroads for the horse and mule trade between Spain and France, it welcomed up to twenty thousand people at its "grands marchés". Today, it remains one of the largest markets in the South-West, attracting hawkers and peddlers. Its regional specialities and delicacies offered by producers from all over the valleys are a real treat for the senses. The market hall is a jewel of Baltard-style architecture.

Les Halles de Lourdes, in the heart of the town, features late ^19th-century metal architecture inherited from the Marché de la Pierre in Toulouse. A place where colors and scents unite with Pyrenean accents, offering a vast selection of local produce. From local cheeses and Bigorre black pork charcuterie to fresh produce from local producers, honeys, jams and traditional pastries such as spit cake... Les Halles de Lourdes is an invitation to gastronomic discovery.

In the heart of Lourdes, Les Halles offers an immersion in local gastronomy, with the finest Pyrenean produce and expert advice from producers. On Thursdays and Saturdays, an outdoor market extends the offer. This large market offers a veritable palette of colors and flavors, with stalls of local cheeses, Bigorre black pork charcuterie, traditional pastries and fresh fruit and vegetables. The merchants' Pyrenean accents, bright colors and mouth-watering flavors promise an unforgettable gourmet experience in Lourdes.

Unavoidable, the market of Luz-Saint-Sauveur is a place of life where everyone appreciates the good products of the stalls. On Mondays, market day, the alleys around the fortified square are at their liveliest. You will find here fruits and vegetables, stalls with the famous madiran and pacherenc wines, cakes, but also caterers, cheeses, olives... The Friday summer market is a meeting with the producers and craftsmen of the valley.

This summer market is a great opportunity to see the sun decline on a charming scene. The producers of the valley meet on Wednesday afternoons in the center of the village to offer their most authentic products. Louron cheeses, honey, saffron, soaps and even raspberry sparkling wine are the combined result of a generous nature and the know-how of the producers, at the origin of a generous and tasty gastronomy. In summer, market on Tuesday afternoon in Loudenvielle and on Sunday morning in Bordères-Louron.

The Vic-en-Bigorre market is one of the most popular in the department! Labeled a Marché de Pays, it invites you to experience the region's magnificent market hall. The market is brimming with local treasures, featuring delicacies such as Pyrenean pies, black pork charcuterie, pata negra, as well as fruit, vegetables, honey and meats from the Pyrenees. The merchants are numerous and varied. The market is a superb showcase for the Pyrenees, offering a unique experience on every visit.

Every Wednesday, the market enlivens the Place du Château, extending into the surrounding streets and the Halle aux Légumes. Bringing together local and neighboring producers, the market grows in scope in summer, with over 100 stalls offering a variety of goods: local produce, handicrafts and more. Despite lower attendance in winter, the municipal team strives to maintain its dynamism, strategically connecting various key points in the village. A true beating heart of the town, this market is a place to discover local produce and crafts.