Castellane Market Hall

Halle Castellane, a historic market of Montpellier

In Montpellier, neighbourhood life goes hand in hand with the market, and the great rectangular hall of the Castellane is a perfect illustration. This place of commerce is not new: since the Middle Ages, people have come to stock up on this spot in the centre. The Montpellier audio-guided tour stops here to reveal a covered market where the gourmet heart of the city beats.

A market since the Middle Ages

From the Middle Ages, on this spot there was a market for grain, fruit and vegetables, a fishmonger and a butcher. Over the centuries, the place was transformed while remaining faithful to its mercantile vocation. The current hall perpetuates this long tradition in the heart of Montpellier, linking the city's commercial history to today's eating habits.

What to see

Under the hall, greengrocers, a butcher, a charcutier, a cheesemonger and caterers offer their products in a neighbourhood-market atmosphere. People come as much to do their shopping as to have lunch and enjoy the convivial atmosphere. Located a stone's throw from Place de la Comédie, Halle Castellane is an ideal gourmet stop in the middle of the visit, beyond the monuments alone.

Practical information

Halle Castellane lies in the centre of Montpellier, near Place de la Comédie, reachable on foot and by tram. The covered market is open for much of the day, but the precise hours may vary by day and season: it is best to check them before coming. The hall, on the level, is easy to access.

How long has Halle Castellane been a market?

The site has hosted a market since the Middle Ages, with formerly a grain, fruit and vegetable market, a fishmonger and a butcher; the current hall perpetuates the tradition.

What is found at Halle Castellane?

A variety of food traders, greengrocers, a butcher, a cheesemonger, caterers, in a neighbourhood-market atmosphere, a stone's throw from Place de la Comédie.