Marché couvert de Menton, Market hall in Menton, France.
The covered market of Menton is a market hall with a facade decorated with colorful ceramic work, complemented by red bricks and large wooden corbels supporting the roof. The building houses around forty stalls where fresh produce and regional goods are offered daily.
Architect Adrien Rey designed the building in 1898 to replace an earlier open-air market that operated beneath five plane trees. The conversion into a covered structure marked a turning point in how the local trading place functioned.
Local producers fill the stalls with Mediterranean specialties, including fresh vegetables, regional cheeses, and Menton's celebrated citrus fruits that define the area's food culture. Visitors experience the trading traditions of the region as they move between the stands and interact with sellers.
The building is open daily except Mondays and provides a covered environment protected from weather, while extra vendors set up outside on Saturday mornings at Quai Bonaparte. Morning visits are best to see the widest selection and most active trading.
The ceramic decorations on the facade were made by the local Saïssi factory, which received recognition at the 1925 World's Fair. This craftsmanship reflects the importance of local artisan production at that time and makes the building an example of regional creativity.
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