10 Best Markets in Montpellier

Halles Castellane is a covered market where you'll find a generous amount of items on offer consisting of just about everything you might need. All the items here are sourced locally, so it's one of the best destinations if you're looking to get a feel for what Montpellier can offer.

Among the goods here, you'll find an immense diversity of Languedoc wines available. Plus, the fish and shellfish are especially good since they're sourced conveniently from the ports at Sete and Agde. It's all available near the city centre, just south of the historic district.

Marché du Lez is one of the best markets in town to visit if you're looking for antiques, as this flea market has plenty of old furniture and decor. The market consists of old industrial buildings that have been transformed into spaces for vendors to offer home decor and other items from times past.

Despite the overall antique atmosphere in the market, you'll still find plenty of contemporary conveniences to enjoy, including a commitment to local sustainability and places to grab a bite to eat. You'll find it all along the banks of the river Lez on the southeast side of town.

Halles Laissac is a modest local food market where you'll find friendly vendors and delicious food available in a circular covered market with a sleek design. This market hosts about 24 stalls and offers greengroceries, fish, meat, delicacies, tripe, cheese and much more, including flowers.

The market itself is held in a round structure that makes it easy to access all the vendors onsite. Be sure to take note of the ceiling, as you'll find splashes of colour filling the interior as light passes through the tinted glass. See it all for yourself near the city centre on the west side of St Roch.

Antigone Farmers’ Market (Le marché paysan d'Antigone) is a farmers' market held every Sunday morning where you'll find not only fresh fruit and vegetables but crafts, too. Handicrafts are among the major draws for this market, with local artists offering some of their best work.

The food on offer here is impressive, with not only fruit and vegetables but baked goods, cheeses, seafood and even fully prepared meals available. Well-being products can be found among the stalls as well. It's all located in southern Antigone near the city centre.

Arceaux Organic Market (Marché des Arceaux) is an organic food market that's especially popular with locals, offering a busy atmosphere and satisfying selection. When you visit this market, you can expect to find a variety of goods, including produce and baked goods.

This market is particularly popular, so you may want to arrive early to avoid the crowds. Even then, you can expect quite a few people to be there, though it tends to operate still at a leisurely Mediterranean-style pace. You'll find it among the arches of the Arceaux aqueduct just west of the city centre.

Les Halles Jacques Coeur is a modest farmers' market where you'll find a handful of vendors offering delicious and affordable food. Everything here is still locally sourced, though the selection tends to focus on the most popular items in the city rather than a massive variety.

When you visit this market, you'll find it easy to get in and out with everything you need, so it's perfect for travellers who are short on time. Additionally, you'll want to bring cash since some of the vendors don't take cards. See it all for yourself in Antigone, east of the city centre.

Plan Cabanes Market (Marché du Plan Cabanes) is a marketplace where you'll find everyday essentials in a traditional setting. The area where this market is located has been home to marketplaces for the people of Montpellier for centuries, though the current market only dates back to 2016.

As you might expect, tradition is at the centre of the experience here, letting you peruse commonly used produce and ingredients among the vendors. Fruit, vegetables and pasta are especially popular. You'll find it all on the west side of the city centre.

Peyrou Flea Market (Dimanches du Peyrou) is a popular flea market held every Sunday where you'll find bargains, antiques and refreshments. Most of the items on offer here are antiques like old lamps or tea sets that could just be the perfect addition to your home.

When you visit this market, you'll be able to take in stunning sights of the area, including the promenade, belvedere and water tower. Refreshments are also available here on a convenient stand, so you never have to leave empty-handed. You'll find it all on the west side of the city centre.

Marché aux Livres is a booksellers' market where you'll find a handful of sellers offering old second-hand books you may not be able to find elsewhere. The books can vary quite a bit, with old stories and journals available alongside children's books and painters' books.

This market is relatively small, with only 6 or so sellers present whenever the market is open, which is typically only on the last Saturday of every month. You can check it all out for yourself just to the east of the city centre.

Les Halles Des 4 Saisons is a fun market that offers a little bit of everything, though it focuses primarily on food products. Fruit and vegetables are the most prominent, but you'll also find meat and eggs along with dairy products and baked goods. Even honey and salty snacks are available.

In addition to the food products, you'll find medicinal and aromatic plants and herbs that you may be interested in. A handful of handicrafts are available from the local artisans who set up here. Experience it all for yourself in La Paillade, a few miles west of the city centre.