Markets Châteaux de la Loire

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.

Place Saint-Louis, in front of the castle of Chambord, takes place each year in the local markets. Association producers Welcome to the farm in Loir-et-Cher offer regional products of the Loire Valley: terrine and meats based on deer, cooked lamb, saffron, spices, sweets, honey and cakes, eaux-de-vie, cheeses and of course Loire wines. Located at the crossroads of tourist tours of the Loire castles, between Cheverny, Bracieux, Blois and Villesavin, the Market of the Land offers you a tourist stop through the discovery of gourmet products and quality craft in an outstanding setting. You will find producers and artisans on the Market from Easter to mid-October.

This Wednesday and Saturday morning market is one of the oldest in Tours! There is always a crowd in its alleys to stock up on fruits, vegetables, eggs, fresh bread and cheeses. The aisles are rather small and you have to stroll through them with patience, but this adds to the charm of the market. It is also an opportunity to take the time to contemplate the stalls in the smallest details and to greet the producers, always open to exchanges about cooking or other topics! A friendly, gourmet stroll with an audience of all ages.

A beautiful market that dates back to 1933! Quality and freshness are the order of the day. We prefer it to the neighbouring supermarket for Sunday meals. In a smiling and friendly atmosphere, you can enjoy the smell of fruits, vegetables, Indian and Japanese recipes, but also the lively atmosphere of the place. In winter, one rushes back home to cook and in summer, why not go and sit in the neighbouring Prébendes garden to taste what one has just bought? A nice stop for the inhabitants of the neighbourhood!

This small city centre market is located a few steps from the tourist office. You can forget for a few moments the hubbub of the traffic, between buses and cars that join or leave the city center, to concentrate on the stalls and the products offered. The shops are few and far between, but they will be happy to help you choose what you can eat throughout the week. They offer the essentials for good food: fruit and vegetables, butchery, cheese, and even organic bread.

Probably the biggest market in Touraine! On Thursdays there are a little less merchants and a reasonable number of people, but on Sundays it's a different matter: hundreds of onlookers and local residents come to do their food shopping there. There are also some clothes and various objects. It is not uncommon to see a street musician settling here. A cheerful mix of people. Going to the Velpeau market on Sunday mornings, alone or with the family, is a must in the life of Touraine.

Installed for many years in the Sanitas district, this market allows you to stock up on a variety of products at very good prices! Clothes and manufactured products are sold alongside flowers, and a whole range of fruit, vegetables and traditional or exotic foodstuffs. Spices, aromatic herbs, olives, mint... You can travel to the Orient while browsing the aisles. As a bonus, a great atmosphere. To embellish your kitchen and give your dishes a touch of the Orient at a low price, here is an address to note in your smart book.

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The Marché des Vins de Loire is a must-see in Montsoreau, offering a unique experience for wine lovers. Situated on a hillside with a breathtaking view of the Château de Montsoreau and the Loire River, this market offers wine tasting and sales in troglodyte cellars. The site is designed to be convivial and conducive to sharing tastes and flavors. Visitors can taste and buy wines on site.

This market brings together about a hundred traders. The place known as the poultry market and the nerves of the halles mainly host the food market, with of course the producers of the unavoidable goat cheese of Sainte-Maure-de-Touraine. Cheese also has its own special day with the cheese fair on the^1st weekend in June. It brings together between 15,000 and 20,000 visitors! You will also find animations and a fairground for these two days of celebration. And then every year, in spring and autumn: the book market.

The Flea Market, an institution. Every second Sunday of the month, bargain hunters flock to the quays of the Loire where 80 second-hand dealers display their wonders. In 2006, the Flea Market received the France-Europe Antiques Quality label, which recognizes the quality of the goods on display. Furniture, unusual objects, lace, old books, there is something for everyone! In May, the flea market celebrates spring and takes nature and gardens as its theme. The stalls are set up in the alleys and the animations and tastings are going well. Charm and bargains!

Opened in June 2023 by the Basque company Biltoki, Les Halles Coeur de Maine covers almost 1,000 m² entirely dedicated to gastronomy. Shops include Le Billot butcher and delicatessen, La Marée Malouine fishmonger, Delicat'tess greengrocer and Artisan Passionné patisserie. Shoppers come here not only to do their shopping, but also to enjoy a break with friends and a bite to eat, thanks to the café-bar strategically located in the center of the site and its stands serving Iberian, Savoyard and Lebanese specialties...