10 Best Markets in Toulouse

Victor Hugo Market (Marché Victor Hugo) is a popular food market where you can explore a burst of colour among the fresh produce and food across virtually every stand. The vendors are all friendly and are happy to talk to you about what they have on offer.

On the upper floor of the market, you'll find already-prepared food, perfect if you're looking for a quick meal to enjoy. Keep in mind, however, that this market is notably popular and can get very busy, so you may want to visit early in the day to make sure you get a spot. It's located, as the name suggests, off Place Victor Hugo, just northeast of the city centre.

Marché Bio du Capitole is an organic market with a rich history where you can buy from certified farmers and vendors operating on the local level. The market itself started decades ago as one of the first of its kind in all of France.

When you visit this market, you'll find a variety of items available, including produce, poultry, cheese, honey and more. You'll even find plant and seedling producers at the market alongside winegrowers. You can try it all for yourself on Tuesdays and Saturdays in the city centre by the Capitole metro station.

Marché de l'Etoile de Belfort is an evening market where you'll find a variety of local products alongside more international delights. Local goods include fruit and veg alongside fruit juices, jam, honey and all sorts of delicious pastries. The meat and cheeses are especially sought-after.

If you're looking for a more international flair, you won't have to look far. Argentinian empanadas are commonly offered here in addition to the standard pizzas. It's all available every Thursday evening around Matabiau, northeast of the city centre.

Carmes Market (Marché des Carmes) is a relatively small market compared to Toulouse's main players and offers a variety of items without the dense crowds. This market boasts plenty of local colourful produce, as you might expect, but that's just the beginning.

When you visit Carmes Market, you'll find a wide variety of items available apart from the produce. Antique books, stamps and even coins are commonly found here. The market is also covered, and its laid-back atmosphere and lack of crowds make it easy to navigate. You can see it for yourself in eastern Carmes, right by the Carmes metro station.

Saint Aubin Market (Marché de Saint Aubin) is an outdoor market that offers both organic produce and handicrafts along with other items to suit a range of tastes. You'll always be able to find something special here whether you're looking for food, art, jewellery, books or virtually anything else.

When you visit this market, you'll be met with a plethora of shops with diverse selections across each vendor. They even have some international flavour among the Moroccan pastries and Indian dishes available. Antiques are also occasionally available here. You'll find it all in eastern Dupuy by the waterway.

Saint-Cyprien Covered Market (Marché Couvert Saint-Cyprien) is a historic covered market that offers something to see every day of the week. Typically, it's home to several food vendors offering a variety of fresh products, including produce, meats, cheeses and breads, and there are even special spice stands.

Typically, the market operates from Tuesday to Sunday, but you'll still find something on Mondays as well. Instead of food, you'll find a bookstore market operating here on Mondays. You can see it all for yourself west of the Garonne on the west side of Saint-Cyprien.

Cristal Market (Marché Cristal) is a stunning morning market where you can find all sorts of food in a cosmopolitan atmosphere that's welcoming and exciting. Fruits and vegetables are available, of course, but you'll also find a variety of bread and pastries, all freshly baked.

When you visit this market, be sure to check out the meat and cheese offerings, as they're some of the best available in town. Additionally, you can explore an impressive variety of olives on offer during your visit. It's all available in Les Chalets, just a short distance north of the city centre.

Salin Market (Marché du Salin) offers a variety of organic food directly from producers in a relatively small setting where you won't have to worry about crowds. On offer here, you'll find high-quality fruits and vegetables that are all locally and organically grown.

The vendors here are always happy to talk with you about everything they have on offer. Given the small size of the market, you'll be able to enjoy more personalised attention as well, with vendors not feeling as though they have to rush just to make sure everyone gets served. Experience it for yourself in Carmes, just south of the city centre.

Brocante des Allées François Verdier is a popular flea market where you'll find a wide variety of quality second-hand items and antiques. This market has been popular in the city for several decades now, letting you shop for antiques, furniture, apparel and more with confidence.

When you visit this market, you'll find quite a few vendors set up along the walkways, and you may want to arrive early to make sure you have time to visit everyone. Treasures can be hidden around every stall, with enough variety to ensure you'll find something nice no matter what your interests are. Visit the market southeast of the city centre by Square Boulingrin.

Arnaud Bernard Market (Marché Arnaud Bernard) is a lovely farmers' market that's home to all sorts of quality regional produce and food products in a fun neighbourhood. At this market, you'll find local producers offering quality food and ingredients that are fresher than what you'd find at a supermarket.

One of the best aspects of this market is that it's located in the neighbourhood of the same name. You'll find plenty of pop culture influences throughout, as well as impressive graffiti you may want to check out before going anywhere else. It's all located just a short distance north of the city centre.