Vieux Marché de La Rochelle, Covered marketplace in central La Rochelle, France.
The 19th-century market hall contains local vendor stalls offering seafood, cheeses, and regional specialties from the Charente-Maritime department.
The central market of La Rochelle has maintained its commercial position since the 19th century, continuing the trading traditions of this port city.
Local producers sell regional products including Marennes-Oléron oysters and potatoes from Île de Ré at their specialized market stalls.
The market opens daily from 8:00 AM to 1:30 PM, with additional street vendors joining on Wednesdays and Saturdays in the surrounding streets.
Visitors can taste fresh oysters at the café terraces surrounding the market while doing their morning shopping.
Location: La Rochelle
Address: Vieille Ville, 17000 La Rochelle, France 17000 La Rochelle 17000 La Rochelle
Opening Hours: Lundi-Dimanche 08:00-13:30
Website: https://larochelle.fr
GPS coordinates: 46.16175,-1.14921
Latest update: March 4, 2025 03:55
The region around La Rochelle offers numerous ideas for family outings, including the Aquarium with its 12,000 marine animals, the medieval Towers, and Fort Boyard. The area features several museums, such as the Maritime Museum and the New World Museum, as well as beaches and islands like Ré and Oléron. Visitors can explore the Old Port, natural parks, local product markets, and historical monuments like the Grosse Horloge and Saint-Louis Cathedral.
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