One way to truly get to know a city is to try its local specialities and to meet its regional producers. And when it comes to doing so in Grenoble, there is only one place to head: Les Halles Sainte-Claire, a market located in the city's historic centre!

Plans for Les Halles Sainte-Claire were drawn up in 1874, and followed the template established some years earlier in Paris with the construction of Les Halles Baltard (a market hall similarly built from a combination of cast iron, glass and stone).

The market in Grenoble is made up of around 20 stalls and is open every morning from Tuesday to Sunday. Local producers include bakers, greengrocers, butchers, poultry sellers, fishmongers, cheesemongers, wine and spirits specialists, and even florists. With a selection of stalls like that on offer, there really is something for everyone!

Grenoble's tourist office regularly takes tasting tours to Les Halles Sainte-Claire, in partnership with the producers!

Opening hours :

Tuesday-Thursday : from 7am to 1pm

Friday, Saturday : from 7am to 1pm and from 3pm to 7pm

Sunday : from 7am to 1pm

Closed on Mondays. 

Photo credit : https://www.grenoble-tourisme.com/fr/catalogue/activite/halles-sainte-claire-5156690/