Markets France

Particularly picturesque thanks to its picture-postcard setting at the foot of the castle, the Aubenas market is frequently cited as one of the most beautiful in France. Every Saturday morning, stalls fill the streets of the old town. The scent of Provence and the Cévennes, with local produce all lined up. In summer, there's a night market every Wednesday from 6 p.m. in the historic center. In addition, numerous fairs punctuate the year, often with medieval origins: Foire aux colains, Foire de la Saint-Antoine, Foire aux chevaux...

The Basque company Biltoki specialises in the promotion and operation of gourmet food markets, very gourmet! In Bordeaux, it is responsible for the Halles de Bacalan, but also the Halles de Talence. Here, the 13 shopkeepers and craftsmen welcome you in a friendly atmosphere from Tuesday to Saturday all day and on Sunday morning. Notice to epicureans: all the stalls are appealing. On the spot or to take away, you can enjoy a world cuisine. Close to a public car park with 300 spaces, the Halles de Talence is also very easy to reach by bus or tram.

The Halles are the soul of Narbonne. Bubbling, they are active from 7am and welcome lovers of good products 365 days a year. Under this Baltard style building, completed in 1901, the stalls of nearly 70 food shops are installed: pork butchers, butchers, pastry chefs, bars, tapas, market gardeners, tripe makers, poulterers, pizza makers, florists, caterers, wine merchants, cheesemongers, restaurants... Every day it's lively, especially on Thursday and Sunday! You can fill your basket but also have a breakfast, an aperitif, a lunch...

The Talensac market is THE flagship of Nantes' commerce. This venerable institution has been in place for 85 years and is still considered THE Nantes market par excellence. To celebrate its 80th anniversary, the association has produced a beautiful book Le Bonheur est au marché de Talensac (available in bookshops) with fascinating testimonies from the shopkeepers and this great family, some of whom have been there for several generations. On the market, with nearly 200 professionals, you must discover its splendid stalls! Here you will find producers from Nantes and the surrounding area, food trades and crafts. The quality, the inventiveness, the creativity of the traders make the reputation of this covered market. It is an attraction for any self-respecting gourmet, but also for the numerous tourists who visit and fall for the quality of the products. People come for the freshness and the respect of the seasons, for the professionalism and the passion of the shopkeepers, who get up very early to offer the best: fruits and vegetables, butcher's meats and poultry with a label, country delicatessen and local products, ready-made meals, fresh water or sea fish, grocery, bakery, cheeses, pastries, Loire wines, caterers from here and elsewhere, everything is there. Even a newsstand and crêpes! Don't miss the big market at the end of the week, with basketry, florists, clothes, handicrafts. Happiness is always at the market!

This historic market (it's been around since the ^18th century, after all!) is an integral part of the town's soul. All year round, it's alive with a unique atmosphere: people come to shop, eat, have a coffee or a drink, buy flowers, sample oysters and world specialties, and even pick up a few items of clothing outside. The meat, French and Spanish charcuterie and cheeses are magnificent! As for prices, especially for fruit and vegetables, they remain very affordable.

In summer, Villeneuve-sur-Lot's nightly gourmet events move to different locations in the town center. Who knows what delicious gourmet dishes you'll be able to put together from one stand to the next? A host of local producers will be on hand to offer their meats, fruit and vegetables, a variety of desserts, wines and beers... All in a festive atmosphere, with live music every time. Ripaille, joie de vivre and conviviality: that's all there is to it!

The Halmar market was built in 1865. Its location on the edge of the Lauch once allowed the garners to move their goods onto flat-bottom barks and unload them directly at the gates designed for this purpose. Today, this fine example of Second Empire architecture with its bricks and columns serves as a framework for a beautiful covered market where twenty exhibitors take their souls in a vast space dedicated as much to the sale of goods as to conviviality: butchers, stealth, baker, cheese, fish harvester, pastry maker, Italian caterer, Italian caterer, Alsatian specialties, farm products, Alsace wines, spirits… The covered market leads to a healthy return to rhythmic proximity to the seasons by local products of quality that blend with various flavors of the world. There is also the embarrassment of choice on site or to take away: Pretzels and sandwiches, bustling pie, good soups and vegetarian dishes, Tunisian or Vietnamese specialties… One of the establishments has a large terrace above the Lauch. Finally: every first Friday of the month, the covered market of Colmar hosts concerts (pop, rock, blues, rap, salsa, song…) as part of Stage Off.

The Halles building is far from being the most beautiful in Tours, but let's not judge it by appearances, rather by the quality of the products offered. And there is no doubt about it: the place is THE reference for food shops. Since 1866, the Halles has been home to pork butchers, fishmongers, greengrocers, bakers, chocolate makers, cheesemongers, wine merchants and delicatessens... Professionals who make this place the largest surface of fresh products of the city center, and where the good food is king. An outdoor market completes the offer on Wednesday and Saturday morning.

Always elegant, right in the heart of the ^6th arrondissement, the Saint-Germain market reopened its doors in 2017 after a major transformation that in no way detracted from the beauty of the place. The work has restored the market's architectural credentials, and the shops on site (greengrocers, fishmongers, cheesemongers...) now benefit from a site that's as functional as it is beautiful. Food markets, grocery stores and other major brands are open 7 days a week, with shorter opening hours on Sundays. A lovely whiff of neighborhood life.

These Halles invite you to take a trip with the best local producers. With a proven track record of success, some thirty traders are on hand to showcase their expertise. A modern, contemporary market, with caterers, butchers, pork butchers, roasters, fishmongers, cheesemongers, greengrocers, a wine cellar and sweet specialties. And when it comes to food, you can eat in and sample some of their specialties. A real place to live and enjoy.

Les Halles Agrivin in Rouen is a food market located on the esplanade of Docks 76, just 5 minutes from the city centre. Home to 25 local shopkeepers, independent artisans and passionate chefs, it's a must for epicureans of Normandy gastronomy. Services include in-store shopping. Les Halles Agrivin can also be privatised for tailor-made events, either during opening hours or after closing. Visitors can enjoy a variety of traders, including butchers, bakers, cheesemongers, greengrocers, patissiers, Italian caterers and many more. Parking at Docks 76 is available for visitors.

A concentration of gourmet talent at Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse. Opened in 1971, they are Lyon's gastronomic stronghold. In this glass-enclosed setting, with its wide aisles and shopping bags in hand, 56 retailers offer the best of the best in the various food trades. A friendly atmosphere around the counters, quality products from certified origins for good eating and drinking. The art of good living in Lyon.

France's second-largest market celebrates its 400th anniversary in 2022. Our smart tip: start your visit at the lower end of Place des Lices to stock up on fruit and vegetables, then head for the West Hall, where you'll find artisanal pasta and butchers. Then stop by the food trucks for the inevitable galette saucisse. Head for the East Hall, with its bakers, honey, jam and herbal tea producers. Visit the fish market, stop off at the coffee roaster before strolling through the flower market. An unmissable concentration of local produce!

Eight local producers animate this typically Cancalais market! Located at the end of the Houle harbor, facing the sea and the oyster beds, it is good to enjoy the local atmosphere and the good sea products on this small market. You will be able to enjoy fresh oysters and flat oysters of an incomparable freshness. Every day of the year, from morning to evening, you can buy your oysters, take them away or choose to taste them on the spot, accompanied by a small glass of white wine, on the quay in front of the Mont-Saint-Michel. It's magical!