Halles Esther Poggio, Marketplace in downtown Toulon, France
Halles Esther Poggio is a marketplace in downtown Toulon with around twenty stalls selling local food, fresh produce, cheese, and baked goods. The space blends the building's original character with large windows, wood accents, and a modern, open design that feels welcoming.
Built around 1929 in art deco style, the building originally served as a produce market for local buyers. After decades of declining activity, it closed in 2002, but underwent major renovation starting in 2019 and reopened in 2021 as a food hall.
The market is named after Esther Poggio, a fruit seller and resistance fighter, with two plaques at the entrance honoring her memory since 1956. This connection between everyday commerce and wartime bravery shapes how locals view the space today.
The market is centrally located and easily accessible by public transport with nearby parking options. The building is fully accessible with wide entrances, hard floors, and equipped facilities, making it easy for all visitors to move around comfortably.
Esther Poggio worked under the codename "La Marquise" in a resistance network, hiding weapons for fighters before being executed in Nice in 1944. Her name and story remain connected to this place, bridging everyday commerce with wartime heroism.
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