Marché des Capucins, Market hall in Saint Michel, Bordeaux, France
The Marché des Capucins features 90 vendors selling fresh produce, seafood, meats, cheeses, and regional specialties in a covered building complex.
Established in 1749, the market began as a cattle trading center before evolving into a major regional wholesale hub during the nineteenth century.
Family businesses at Marché des Capucins maintain generational traditions, passing down their trade expertise from father to son through the decades.
The market opens Tuesday through Friday from 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM, and weekends from 5:30 AM to 2:30 PM, with many vendors offering on-site tastings.
Local residents refer to this market as 'Capus' and consider it the primary food distribution center of Bordeaux, featuring 81 permanent stalls.
Location: Bordeaux
Website: http://marchedescapucins.com
GPS coordinates: 44.83017,-0.56752
Latest update: March 10, 2025 12:58
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