Markets to visit France

The Halles de Clisson, classified as a Historic Monument since 1923, are in the heart of the medieval city. These halls, which housed the markets, were built in the 15th century on the initiative of Duke Francis II. They have had black chapters, as in the Vendée wars; this place served as a refuge for fighters from both sides. Restored many times, they have kept their original look. They are supported by a remarkable framework composed of different species (fir, chestnut, oak), the architectural opulence testifies to the intensity of the trade practiced in Clisson and the richness of the city. The halls extend from Saint-Jacques Street to the southern end of Place Notre-Dame. Today, they still house its famous market on Tuesdays and Fridays.

The Halles de Beaune are ideally located in the city. They are located opposite the Hôtel-Dieu des Hospices de Beaune, in the heart of the city. Throughout the year, every Wednesday and Friday from 7am to 1pm, the people of Beaunne meet there to do their shopping. Wednesday is more specifically dedicated to food products. Here you can find everything: fruit, vegetables, meat, delicatessen, rotisserie, cheese, spices, etc. The organic sector and local producers are also well represented. Up to 180 merchants can take place! Ideal for finding local products. Surrounded by cafés and restaurants, nothing prevents you from taking a short break in the morning to have a coffee or finish your market with a lunch. From April to November on Saturdays, you can also visit the flea market on Place Carnot. Good times ahead!

The Manosque market maintains with panache the tradition of Provencal markets in the heart of town centres and old towns. It takes over various streets and squares in the historic centre: Place du Docteur Joubert, Place de l'Hôtel de Ville, Place Marcel Pagnol, Promenade Aubert-Millot, Esplanade François Mitterrand and Jardin Voghera. It is an explosion of colors, smells and sounds, drowned by an endless stream of pedestrians mixing Manosquins who came to buy supplies and tourists bathing in this typical and friendly atmosphere. Not to be missed!

The Wheat Halle was once an important place for local trade, especially grain. This beautiful building belonged to the prince of Talleyrand before being bought by the city of Valençay. The roof roof and the ground floor were then replaced a new construction, the one you can observe now. Red bricks and white tuffwater give a lot of character to this hall located in the small village of Valençay. For more information, please do not hesitate to follow the tour 'Talleyrand' proposed by the Tourist Office. To your agendas: every Tuesday morning, market day.

Inaugurated in 1865, this hall made of brick, iron and cast iron is the work of the architect Louis-Michel Boltz. A market was held there, hence its position on the banks of the Lauch River, making it easier for market gardeners to unload their produce from their boats. In the south-western corner of the building, a fountain sculpted by Auguste Bartholdi in 1869 depicts a young winegrower drinking from a barrel. Since 2010, the Covered Market has been home to around twenty traders: butcher, baker, cheese maker, fishmonger, greengrocers, pastry chef, caterers, florist...