Carcassonne’s Covered Market

The covered market of Carcassonne

The Carcassonne audio-guided tour stops you before the covered market, right in the heart of the Bastide Saint-Louis. This former grain hall now houses the town's covered market, an ideal place to discover the gourmet specialities of Carcassonne.

A former grain hall

Built in the middle of the 18th century, the market hall stood on Place du Pilori, where the condemned were once displayed. The building has kept its market function and today brings together sellers of fresh regional produce. It is an opportunity to mention the local specialities, starting with cassoulet, the emblematic dish of Languedoc.

What there is to see and taste

Cassoulet is made with dried white beans, duck or goose confit, bacon, pork rind, pork shank and sausage, depending on the recipe. In Carcassonne, duck is also celebrated, as gizzards, magret, confit or foie gras. Enthusiasts will taste snails Languedoc-style. Under the hall, the fresh produce stalls allow you to discover these flavours of the Aude terroir.

Practical information

The covered market is in the centre of the Bastide Saint-Louis. It is usually open in the morning, with hours that vary by stall and day; it is best to come in the morning. Access is free. An open-air market is also held several times a week on the nearby Place Carnot.

What is the speciality of Carcassonne ?

Cassoulet, the emblematic Languedoc dish of white beans and meats, is the great local speciality, alongside duck-based dishes.

When is the covered market open ?

The covered market is usually open in the morning; hours vary by stall and season.