The Halles Centrales market of Les Sables d’Olonne !!!

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Once again, I am updating older post to showcase this wonderful market that should have a post of its own, me think. This one was a first time as usually bypassed it south but glad finally stop by, its a gem, and we will be back, eventually, The town of Les Sables-d’Olonne is located in the Vendée department no, 85 in the Pays-de-la-Loire region of my belle France , Therefore, here is my take on the Halles Centrales market of Les Sables d’Olonne !!! Hope you enjoy the post as I.

The Halles Centrales or central market halls, in the heart of the city, in the Baltard style, house a daily market and a local producers’ market on Wednesdays and Saturdays, Located on the site of the former small cemetery , the original market hall dates back to 1810. Built around fifteen years after the end of the Second Empire, under the Third Republic, the building was inaugurated in 1890. the market brings together, on two floors, around 65 traders and small producers. The Halles are inspired by Parisian models combining a frame of iron, brick and glass. They were renovated in 1990, on the occasion of their centenary. The building was renovated in 1990, on the occasion of their centenary, preserving its original architectural style. Today, it is a highly popular food market. It is open Tuesday through Sunday from 8h to 13h, and daily during July and August from 8h to 13h30. The upper floor is open on Wednesday and Saturday mornings, reserved for small-scale producers. It also opens on public holidays.

The market brings together around 65 vendors and small-scale producers across two floors. Butchers, charcutiers, bakers and pastry chefs, florists, cheesemongers, produce growers, fishmongers, and caterers, along with organic and regional goods are all available here year-round for stocking up on fresh products. A great perk: one hour of free parking. Often ranked among the most beautiful markets in France ; the Central Market Hall is a symbol of local heritage, boasting a history spanning 130 years.



While renovation work is underway on this iconic local landmark, the market has been relocated to Cours Louis Guédon, where a temporary building houses the Halles Éphémères or pop-up market. Temporary covered market by 2 Cr Dupont. Open Tuesday to Sunday, 8h to 13h ,including public holidays; open daily in July and August from 8h to 13h30. This covered food market brings together the regular market hall vendors offering fresh produce, cheeses, fish, meat, and fruit & vegetables.

There is, also, a fish market, on the fishing port; and the Arago covered market.

The town of Les Sables d’Olonne on the Halles Centrales market : https://www.lessablesdolonne.fr/plages/les-halles-centrales-pcupdl085v50h3jb/

The town of Les Sables d’Olonne on the Marché des Halles Ephémere: https://www.lessablesdolonne.fr/sit/marche-des-halles-ephemere-a0013pdl085v51yzqn/

The Vendée dept 85 tourist office on Les Sables d’Olonne :https://www.in-vendee.com/24-hours-les-sables-dolonne

There you go folks, again, another gem of my belle France ! This is real country off the beaten path trails, Again, nice opportunity to see the town again, good for the soul and memories forever, Again, hope you enjoy the post on the Halles Centrales market of Les Sables d’Olonne !!! as I

And remember, happy travels, good health, and many cheers to all !!!

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I am a lover of travels to Europe , Americas , Africa and Asia as well ,who like to share my experiences of the last 53 years with the world, visiting so far 81 countries; living in 6, working in 5, and Citizen of 4, speaking fluently 4 languages. I can deal with sports especially football/soccer and love music, arts, wine collector/drinker, and go out to restaurants, and just visit the world. My background comes all the way from Candelaria and Pajara in Tenerife, Spain where my grandparents came from ;not knowing each other then, to Punta Brava, west of Havana, Cuba. There , my parents born in Cuba met and later on I was born there too. 100% guanche (annexed Tenerife to Spain on April 10 ,1496). I left Cuba as many have to Madrid, Spain where I lived for 4 years. Then, move to Perth Amboy ,New Jersey USA (living there 13 yrs) ; where I completed high school, became a US Citizen, learned to drive a car, and learned English. Afterward, went to the university in Florida, ERAU, and upon graduation decided to moved there to Ormond by the Sea, near Daytona Beach, finally moving North Miami, then Hialeah, then another moved to Silver Lakes division in Miramar, Broward county, Florida; in Florida I lived a total of 18 years. Finally , moved to France in 2003 ,Versailles call me for its royalty, and working in Paris was great. It was time to seek frontiers again and moved to Brech near Auray, Morbihan in Brittany , and later move to not too far Pluvigner. Total so far in France has been 20 years, and counting. Moving average a home every 5.5 years hopefully this will be my last. Cheers All rights reserved. No part of this blog may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means or stored in a retrieval system of any nature, without the written permission of the copyright holder, me. No part of this work may be modified, without the written permission of the holder, me.No part of this work may be exposed to public view in any form or by any means, without identifying the holder as the author, and with the before mentioned permission.

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