Markets

At the center of the world's largest vineyard, Bordeaux attracts visitors not only for its renowned wines and world-famous restaurants, but also for the markets scattered throughout its many neighborhoods. Bordeaux is not the only region where gastronomy is in the spotlight, since producers and merchants can be found all year round on the markets, whether in the Médoc, Blayais, Bassin d'Arcachon, Entre-deux-Mers or Libournais. Grab your best basket and fill it with fresh produce - Gironde is the perfect destination for a treat.

Meat, fish, fruit, vegetables, dairy products and seafood, you'll love browsing the aisles of the markets in Bordeaux and Gironde. Let yourself be tempted by delicious braised lamb from Pauillac, asparagus from the Blayais region cooked in butter, oysters from the Bay of Arcachon with a dash of lemon, or ceps from Bordeaux, the king of forest mushrooms. A must-try, the Bordeaux cannelé offers a sweet touch to your market visit, a soft, gourmet pastry made with rum and vanilla. 

As a place where people meet and socialize, markets stimulate the taste buds with the smells and colors that emanate from their stalls. Come and meet passionate producers, delighted to let you taste their specialties. Butchers, pork butchers, fishmongers, cheesemongers and even bakers, these artisans are always happy to share their tips and recipes to delight you. Perhaps this is your chance to discover the secret of the famous Bordeaux sauce? Of course, in Bordeaux or the Gironde, a market tour doesn't end without a glass of wine in hand. Red, sometimes white and rarely rosé, it's bound to come from the region, whether it's Médoc, Entre-deux-Mer or Saint-Émilion.

Enjoy your visit to the markets of Bordeaux and Gironde!