Markets Pays Rochelais

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.

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.

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.

Locals and tourists alike gather under the covered market to stock up on fresh produce. This other market, open in summer, is just as pleasant. It's located in a neighborhood that has kept its traditions alive: Les Boucholeurs. It's in the heart of this authentic village that this ephemeral market takes shape every Sunday morning. The atmosphere is resolutely pleasant, ideal for meeting local producers. Take this opportunity to fill your shopping bag!

If the seaside resort does not lack activities to occupy the whole family during the day, it also offers during the summer season a night market. After an afternoon at the beach, there is no question of going home! We take the time to stroll along the boulevard to make the vacations last a little longer! Every Sunday, during the two months of summer, the merchants come to install their stands. After the beach and before going to the funfair, we come to stroll for a moment to discover artisanal products.

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.

At Mélie's, everyone smiles... even the fish! Seafood lovers, this is the stall to visit. You will find a crowd of regulars, nothing surprising, this fishmonger's has been installed for nearly ninety years in the central market hall. Don't be afraid of the queue! The Petit Futé strongly recommends that you wait because here, the welcome is warm and above all the fish is of high quality. Most of them come from the ports of La Rochelle and La Cotinière and, in addition, you will receive advice on how to cook them!

If the markets of La Rochelle and Rochefort are among the most important in the department, then Dompierre's is not worth it! Located on the doorstep of the town, the small municipality also has a perfect place to find fresh produce. Gai and authentic, he attracts many hungry inhabitants every Sunday to meet local producers who hold place under the halls. It is there, within walking distance of the church, on Michel Crépeau's space, that we offer a gourmet step through the stalls and by buying fish, cheeses, fruits and vegetables… Futed, the atmosphere is friendly.

The Halles de La Rochelle are well known to gourmets. You can find fresh and quality products such as Roumegous oysters. Raised in Bourcefranc-le-Chapus, between Marennes and Oléron, they are the fruit of an ancestral know-how, that of a family of oyster farmers who have been doing the same thing for 7 generations. The range is as varied as it is medal-winning. The stand also offers white wine, lancet, fish soup... Don't leave the market without having slipped into your shopping bag a lemon, some rye bread and shallots.

To be sure of finding a quality cheese, don't hesitate to head for Xavier Ropert's truck. This enthusiast will guide you in your choice and help you select the cheese you like best. You'll find him at various markets in La Rochelle: La Pallice on Sunday mornings, Port Neuf on Thursdays and at his L'Houmeau premises on Friday mornings. The welcome is warm, and the selection varied, with, among other things, speciality cheeses made with truffles (homemade). Xavier and his wife focus above all on quality, and also offer platters. You can order on the website for delivery, or pick up your order at the La Rochelle market.