Central Market

The Central Market of Royan, a concrete feat of the reconstruction

The Central Market is one of the emblematic monuments of Royan. Designed during the first phases of the post-war reconstruction, near Boulevard Aristide Briand, it impresses by its concrete architecture. The Royan audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this must-see place of life, at once a technical feat and the gourmet heart of the city.

An emblematic concrete dome

Built during the first phase of the reconstruction, the Central Market of Royan is famous for its vast concrete dome, a true technical feat of the time. This covered space, luminous and without interior pillars, illustrates the architectural boldness that made the reputation of the rebuilt city. Still in use, it remains the commercial and gourmet heart of Royan.

What to see

You admire the vast concrete dome and wander between the stalls of fresh produce, from the sea as well as the land. The market is the ideal place to discover the local gastronomy and observe the daily life of the people of Royan. It is a stop both architectural and gourmet, in the heart of the rebuilt city.

Practical information

The Central Market lies near Boulevard Aristide Briand, in the heart of Royan, reachable on foot. A working market, it is generally open several days a week in the morning, with hours that may vary with the season. It is best discovered in the morning to fully enjoy the atmosphere and the fresh produce.

Why is the Central Market of Royan remarkable?

For its vast concrete dome, a technical feat of the post-war reconstruction, which makes it one of the emblematic monuments of the city.

What can you find at the Central Market of Royan?

Stalls of fresh produce from the sea and the land, in a vast covered space under a concrete dome, the gourmet heart of the city.