Marché médiéval

The Marché médiéval is a covered marketplace in La Flotte featuring vaulted stone arcades and columns that support its roof. The structure provides space for numerous vendor stalls and hosts daily commerce throughout the year.

This marketplace dates to the Middle Ages and served as an important hub for the region's maritime commerce. Its origins stretch back centuries and continue to shape the heart of La Flotte.

The vendors and their goods reflect a trading culture rooted in this place for centuries. You can watch local producers display their wares in the stone arcades much as their ancestors did.

The marketplace is liveliest in the early morning when fresh goods have just arrived. Come early and wear comfortable shoes, as the space is compact and the stone floors can be uneven.

The marketplace has operated largely unchanged for hundreds of years, making it one of France's oldest continuously functioning markets. Its carved stone details and pillars still display the same craftsmanship as when it was first built.

Location: Charente-Maritime

Location: La Flotte

Address: Pl. du Vieux Marché, 17630 La Flotte, France

Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 08:00-13:00

GPS coordinates: 46.18779,-1.32650

Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:46