Where Bordeaux shops, snacks and lunches: the markets worth your morning.
Food markets, farmers markets and covered halls: where Bordeaux shops, snacks and lunches.
Marche des Capucins in Bordeaux's Saint-Michel is the producer-driven covered market on Place des Capucins, with around 80 stalls covering oysters.
Go forOysters, Charcuterie, Cheese, Breakfast
TipChez Jean-Mi is the legendary oyster counter; Lou Gascoun does the meat pies. Closed Mondays, busiest Saturday morning.
Marche des Quais in Bordeaux's Chartrons is the Sunday-only producer market along Quai des Chartrons, with around 70 stalls between Hangars 14.
Go forSunday brunch, Oysters, Seafood, Wine
TipArrive by 11:00 for oyster tables; the food stalls run until 15:00, the producers pack up at 13:00.
Les Halles de Bacalan in Bordeaux's Bacalan is the polished food hall beside Cite du Vin, with 24 vendors covering oysters, cheese, charcuterie.
Go forApero, Wine flights, Aquitaine produce
TipApero from 17:00 is the busy hour; visit the oyster vendor at the back of the hall before the Friday rush.
Marche des Grands-Hommes in Bordeaux's Golden Triangle is the covered circular market in the Place des Grands Hommes shopping centre, with around 30 stalls.
Go forFresh produce, Bakery, Cheese, Quick lunch
TipSit downstairs for a fast lunch from the Lebanese counter or the rotisserie; open daily except Sunday afternoon.
Marche Saint-Michel in Bordeaux's Saint-Michel is the working-class outdoor market on Place Meynard around the basilica, with around 60 stalls of vegetables.
Go forMaghrebi groceries, Spices, Cheap produce
TipThe Saturday market is the largest; produce is cheaper here than at Capucins but the variety is narrower.
Marche de Stalingrad in Bordeaux's Bastide is the right-bank Saturday morning market on Place de Stalingrad, with around 40 producers and a calmer.
Go forProducer market, Cheap produce, Saturday morning
TipOpen Saturdays only from 06:00-13:30; the producer cheese stalls are the strongest part of the market.
