Discover all the markets in Arcachon, their days, times and typical products… From Les Halles to Le Moulleau, via L’Aiguillon, discover them all!
Les Halles d’Arcachon and the open-air market (year-round)
All year round, from Tuesday to Sunday, visit the Halle Baltard in the town center. This covered market is an institution for locals and a must for tourists on vacation in Arcachon. It’s colorful, smells good and the shopkeepers are very friendly. You’ll find a wide selection of regional products: fresh fruit and vegetables, meats (at Tony’s), charcuterie, tapenades, local cheeses, wines, cannelés… Not forgetting Bassin oysters (local specialties), fish and shellfish. There is something for everyone. A real treat!
To complement Les Halles, a traditional open-air market is set up around Les Halles d’Arcachon, again offering a wide choice. Food products, crafts, flowers and hawkers of all kinds can be found side by side.
AFTER MARKET: Don’t miss a stop at Bouchon des Halles, a gourmet bistro perfect for an after-market aperitif, with well-stocked charcuterie boards and quality cheeses. A stone’s throw away, the Oyster Bar is also a good address for tasting excellent oysters or smoked salmon à la ficelle accompanied by a very good Blanc des Cabanes.
- Covered and outdoor market – Les Halles d’Arcachon – place des Marquises: Tuesday to Sunday, 7.30am to 1pm, and Mondays during school vacations.
- In summer, Fridays and Saturdays from 5pm to 8pm (Halles traders only).
The Aiguillon market (July and August)
With the arrival of summer, the Marché de l’Aiguillon returns to Arcachon on Wednesdays. Just a few streets from Arcachon and its chic districts, the old fishermen’s quarter brings together a pretty bunch of local producers, market gardeners and craftsmen. This typical market, a meeting place for “locavores”, has its regulars. And you’re sure to fall in love with it too. The stalls abound with fresh seasonal produce. Enough to fill your basket for the week… better than at the supermarket!
- When? Every Wednesday from 8am to 1.30pm, from July 15 to September 15. Where? Place de l’Aiguillon: 6 Boulevard de la Plage, 33120 Arcachon.
Moulleau organic market (July and August)
Where can you find organic produce in Arcachon? In the Moulleau district, between Arcachon and Le Pyla, an organic market is held every Tuesday morning, from 8am to 1:30pm, onAvenue Notre-Dame-des-Passes. Treat yourself to healthy, gourmet products from organic, sustainable or fair-trade farming: fruit and vegetables, cheese, honey, local wines, as well as essential oils and cosmetics designed with respect for the environment and/or eco-responsible.
- When? Every Tuesday in July and August, from 8am to 1.30pm ? Avenue Notre Dame des Passes, Arcachon.
Arcachon night market (July and August)
During the summer months, a night market takes over the Place des Marquises, much to the delight of holidaymakers. A popular event with tourists and locals alike. Around 30 exhibitors sell clothing, jewelry, decorative items, fashion accessories, books, wooden toys and more. Thursday: a special evening for artisans and designers. If you’re looking for a vacation souvenir, you’re bound to find what you’re looking for.
- When? July and August, Tuesday to Friday, 7pm to 11pm. Where? Place des Marquises, in downtown Arcachon.
Also read: What’s the biggest market on the Bassin d’Arcachon?
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