saint-michelMon, Thu, Sat 07:00-13:30
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.
Tip: The Saturday market is the largest; produce is cheaper here than at Capucins but the variety is narrower.
bastideSat 06:00-13:30
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.
Tip: Open Saturdays only from 06:00 to 13:30; the producer cheese stalls are the strongest part of the market.
capucinsTue-Fri 06:00-14:00, Sat-Sun 05:30-14:30, closed Mondays
Marche des Capucins in Bordeaux's Saint-Michel is the producer-driven covered market on Place des Capucins, with around 80 stalls covering oysters.
Tip: Chez Jean-Mi is the legendary oyster counter; Lou Gascoun does the meat pies. Closed Mondays, busiest Saturday morning.
chartronsSun 07:00-13:00, food and wine until 15:00
Marche des Quais in Bordeaux's Chartrons is the Sunday-only producer market along Quai des Chartrons, with around 70 stalls between Hangars 14.
Tip: Arrive by 11:00 for oyster tables; the food stalls run until 15:00, the producers pack up at 13:00.
bacalanTue-Wed 11:30-22:00, Thu-Sat 11:30-24:00, Sun 11:30-19:00
Les Halles de Bacalan in Bordeaux's Bacalan is the polished food hall beside Cite du Vin, with 24 vendors covering oysters, cheese, charcuterie.
Tip: Apero from 17:00 is the busy hour; visit the oyster vendor at the back of the hall before the Friday rush.