Markets Poitou-Charentes

Like every village on the island, Saint-Martin-de-Ré has a market. If the fleet of La Fleet remains the most charming, it is covered and easily accessible from the port; We appreciate the diversity of the products offered. We can of course buy oysters but also eat them on site, buy everything cooked through rootstock and fresh produce: fruit and vegetables, meat, meats. Advice, come early and bicycle if you want to avoid it in the summer.

Close to the church and under the halls, every Saturday morning, the country producers come together to offer you a wide range of typical flavours and products in the region. Honey, cheese, bread, meat and poultry, fish, oysters, but also fruit and vegetables as wine, pineaux and cognacs are combined to put you in a frenzy! Also, the 10 of each month takes place the fair, not to miss!

It is undoubtedly one of the most picturesque markets on the island. An unmissable place at La Fleet, it is approached by all those who meddle in the heart of the village, borrowing one of the small streets coming from the harbor. The place evokes the remote times with the paved courtyard surrounded by halles and medieval architecture. Merchants install their productions on shelves covered with wood appentis. Every morning, the plot comes alive with local products: fish, oysters, fruit and vegetables, salt, breads… Odors and colors are a reminder of Provençal markets.

When you're on the Ile de Ré, you're sure to enjoy the fine sandy beaches. But another reason why the area attracts so many tourists is its culinary delights. Sitting on a restaurant terrace, you're sure to enjoy some oysters! If you're in the mood for a picnic, a visit to the market is a must. Well-known to locals and tourists alike, it's always well-stocked with fresh seasonal produce.

Colbert's town may be famous for its arsenal, but it's also famous for its market. Saturdays are a must for food lovers! Head for the Avenue Charles de Gaulle to discover the many merchants selling their wares. In this market, the largest in Charente-Maritime, you'll find market gardeners, fishmongers, oyster farmers... The friendly atmosphere and affordable prices make you want to put down your shopping bag and sip a coffee on the terrace. Don't miss the Halles couvertes.

Saint-Pierre attracts all those who like to stroll through the narrow streets of the town center or enjoy the iodized atmosphere of the port of La Cotinière. The town also boasts a covered market where everyone can stock up on fresh produce. The modern Les Halles is home to a wide range of traders in a pleasant atmosphere. You'll inevitably find seafood, but also fruit and vegetables, bread... During the summer season, street vendors set up shop on the esplanade, while the monthly fair is held on the last Tuesday of the month.

The market, set up under the ^19th-century Halles on the site of the Grande Boucherie, is a must for gourmets. Open every morning, it's bursting with local produce! Rochelais locals continue to flock to the aisles for the inevitable seafood, as well as fruit and vegetables. Wednesday and Saturday are market days! The stalls fill the adjacent streets with color, much to the delight of shoppers, who have plenty of time to find the product of their choice while enjoying a coffee break.

When you arrive in Saint-Georges-de-Didonne, all you'll want to do is walk along the sandy beach! But the Petit Futé also recommends that you take advantage of the town center of this pretty seaside resort to treat yourself to a quality lunch, or head to the market hall to fill your shopping bag with fresh produce. The authentic market is the ideal place to meet local producers and enjoy the friendly atmosphere, especially in summer. Take the opportunity to stroll along the pedestrian streets to the coast.

On Sunday mornings, some take pleasure in strolling along the seafront, enjoying the peace and quiet of the area. Others prefer the lively atmosphere of the La Pallice market. The address is obvious, but you still need to find a parking space. It's a popular spot with the locals, and parking is often hard to come by. Le Petit Futé advises you to take your bike or the bus. Unlike the Halles in the center of town, you don't just come here to stock up on seasonal produce, you can also buy clothes and other knick-knacks. There's a great atmosphere here, with local traders and producers in good spirits, as well as local residents enjoying a cup of coffee and catching up on the latest news. The other great thing about the La Pallice market is the scent that wafts through the aisles. Let yourself be tempted by the smell of egg rolls or roast chicken! It's a popular market, no doubt thanks to its special atmosphere.

Each neighbourhood has its own market! The city centre is obviously an exception with the Halles, where shopkeepers meet every morning, but also the adjacent streets where stalls bloom in the morning on Wednesdays and Saturdays. The Place de Verdun is colourful on Friday afternoons. But the shopkeepers do not forget the neighbourhoods. They meet in Tasdon on Tuesday morning, in Villeneuve-les-Salines the next day. On Thursday morning, place at Port-Neuf then Mireuil on Friday morning and of course, the unmissable La Pallice market on Sunday morning. It alone attracts a crowd of locals who take advantage of a special atmosphere to find fresh produce and clothing.

The market is located in the heart of the town, right next to a parking lot where you can park easily and free of charge. Armed with your shopping bag, you'll meet the traders who set up shop under the halles all year round. In summer, they're there every day! On Sundays, it's time for the big market, with food, clothes, jewelry... The market is a meeting place, where everyone can find fresh fish, fruit, vegetables, meats... as well as enjoy a chat on the terrace of a café.

This Baltard-style market has already been renovated 10 years ago as part of the city center's revitalization policy. It is one of the places that the inhabitants love, both for its atmosphere and the possibility to come and meet the producers of the region. If the red bricks have disappeared, the place has kept a pleasant atmosphere conducive to taking one's time, chatting and of course filling one's shopping bag with local products. Fishmongers, fruit and vegetable sellers, cheese makers are all present!

As well as stocking up on fresh produce at the large shopping center on the outskirts of the town, residents can also visit the market held at Les Halles and on Sunday mornings at the Pèlerins traffic circle. This is an ideal opportunity to fill your shopping basket and meet local producers. During the summer months, enjoy the friendly atmosphere of the night markets, which take place on the château esplanade, with live music. You'll find creations by local artisans.

This small seaside resort, praised for its authentic, family-friendly character, boasts a market that delights everyone. Holidaymakers and locals alike come here to meet friendly traders offering quality products. In summer, you won't want to miss a visit to the Halles! Not only are they open every day, but you'll also find colorful and tasty products that will make you want to fill your shopping bag. You can even enjoy oysters with a glass of wine.

During the summer season, all eyes are on the beach. But all year round, it's under the Halles that the people of Chatelaillonnais gather. In the heart of a lively street, the market opens its doors every day from May onwards. There's no question of just filling your shopping bag! It's a place for regulars to sip coffee on the terrace and catch up on old times. Under the halls, you'll find producers selling fresh produce, as well as a nearby bakery.

When you arrive in Les Portes-en-Ré, you will no doubt want to take a stroll through the alleys, taking full advantage of a village known for its authenticity and well-being. A few minutes walk and you will already arrive at the Place de la Liberté where restaurants and the market are set up. It is a good opportunity to take a break and have a coffee on the terrace. After this break, pick up your shopping bag to go and meet the local producers. And they are numerous! About forty stalls, colours... the market is a real moment of sharing. You will find fruits, vegetables but also the sublime oysters from Trousse-Chemise.

On Saturday mornings, there are those who lounge under the comforter, those who put on their sneakers and those who go to the market. With your basket under your arm, head for the Place Bonnet to meet the producers who will be there until 2pm. If the Charente attracts the walker irresistibly, you have to leave it to fill your shopping bag. It's a good thing, many merchants are present: fruits and vegetables but also meat, delicatessen, organic products. During the summer season, a summer market takes place on Tuesday and Sunday mornings.

The place de la Motte Rouge is home to a flea market three days a week where professionals exhibit. Brocanteurs and amateurs gather here to hunt. The place is definitely dedicated to strolling, you stroll through the stalls, eager to find an object to perfect your home decoration, you stop at the café to take a break. This flea market is easy to access, a few pedal strokes from the old port and close to a bus stop. There are regulars, but also tourists and a dozen merchants.

Close to the town center, in the attractive, family-friendly neighborhood of the same name, the semi-covered Victor Hugo market is a popular institution, a meeting place for the stalls of 80 merchants, craftsmen and producers.

Diversified, affordable and on a human scale, it is enthroned in the heart of the square, around which cafés, a school and small local shops extend the intergenerational dynamic of the place.

Throughout the seasons, you'll find fresh, quality produce and passionate merchants who invite you to indulge in gastronomy.