Covered Market

You’re standing in front of one of Le Touquet’s most iconic landmarks: the covered market. Take in the red brick façade, the timber framing, the tiled roof, and above all, the grand archway that draws you inside. Built in 1932 and now listed as a historic monument, its semi-circular design, typical of the Neo-Regionalist style, perfectly captures the elegance and refinement of this seaside resort. Step inside on a Thursday or Saturday morning, and on Mondays too in summer, and you’ll find the hall buzzing with life. Around thirty vendors sell fresh, local produce: fish, cheeses, charcuterie, and seasonal fruit and vegetables. Outside, more stalls spring up, offering flowers, clothes, regional specialties, and beach goods. The atmosphere is lively and cheerful, with locals, holidaymakers, and food lovers mingling together. Because here, the market is more than just a place to shop, it’s a gateway to one of Le Touquet’s greatest pleasures: its gastronomy. Picture yourself later, seated at a table along the promenade or in town, looking out through wide picture windows. On your plate? The treasures of the North Sea, sole, line-caught bass, turbot, cockles, brown shrimp, bouchot mussels… and of course, the prized blue lobster, prepared with elegance by the town’s chefs. But the local flavors don’t stop there. Perhaps you’ve heard of the Ratte du Touquet, the delicate, nutty potato grown in the sandy soils nearby. Or the maroilles cheese, a bold northern classic served here baked, in a soufflé, or melted into a rich sauce. Then there are the sandy-soil vegetables, free-range poultry, seasonal game… and to wash it down, a crisp white wine or a full-bodied craft beer from Pas-de-Calais. Le Touquet brims with renowned addresses, Michelin-starred restaurants, convivial brasseries, oyster bars, and even historic patisseries where you can try the famous sugar tart. So why not linger a little longer? Step inside the market and follow the scents, or find a sunny table nearby and savor the true taste of Le Touquet.