Narbonne’s Les Halles, covered food market and historic site

Narbonne’s Les Halles, a century of gastronomy in the heart of Languedoc

Voted the most beautiful market in France in 2022, Les Halles de Narbonne is a must-see during your stay in the town.

As a covered market for fresh produce, Les Halles brings together local farmers and producers from the region on a daily basis.

A brief history of Narbonne’s Les Halles

The project to build Narbonne's Halles began in 1871, but work did not start until 1898 and was completed in 1901.

A competition was organised in 1892 to decide who would manage the project, and it was won by the Marseille shipowner André Gabelle, while the construction work was entrusted to the architect Léopold Carlier.

Les Halles is a Baltard-style pavilion, named after the former Paris architect Victor Baltard. The complex comprises a rectangular building with few partitions to make it light.

The main entrance under the clock opens onto a wide walkway running right through the building, with twelve secondary walkways running perpendicular to it. This is reminiscent of the urban planning of ancient Rome.

Renovated in 1993, the Halles retains the same architectural style as when it was built.

What can you find at Narbonne’s Les Halles today?

The pavilion that houses Les Halles de Narbonne is the town's main covered market, the gastronomic heart of the Occitanie region.
Nearly 70 traders and producers come here every day to sell their products.

You'll find:

• Seasonal fruit and vegetables
• Butchers and charcuterie
• Cheese dairies
• Fishmongers and oyster farmers
• Roasters and tea masters
• Caterers

When you shop at Les Halles, you're guaranteed to find only the best local produce.

You'll also find fresh produce from Les Halles de Narbonne in our gourmet breakfast menu.

A place for activity and socialising

As well as being a market, Les Halles regularly hosts a variety of events and activities:

• The annual Halles nocturne in August
• Music festivals
• Book fairs
• Themed gastronomic events

To make sure you don't miss a thing during your stay, you can book a hotel room less than 100 metres from the pavilion.

Practical information:

• Open every day from 7am to 2pm (temporarily closed on Mondays)
• 365 days a year
• Address: 1, boulevard du docteur Ferroul, 11100 Narbonne.