Laissac Market Hall

Les Halles Laissac, the gourmet market of Montpellier

If monuments tell the story of a city, its markets reveal its flavours. In Montpellier, eating well is almost an art of living, and Les Halles Laissac are one of its flagship addresses. The Montpellier audio-guided tour stops here to taste the gourmet atmosphere of a covered market rooted in the life of the district.

A covered market in the Baltard style

The Laissac district has long been a market place in Montpellier. Rebuilt in a spirit inspired by the Baltard halls, Les Halles Laissac now bring together food traders attached to quality and short supply chains. Inaugurated at the end of 2018, the new hall restored to the district its role as a gourmet heart, where producers and artisans bring the flavours of the Languedoc terroir to life.

What to see

Under the hall, stalls of greengrocers, cheesemongers, fishmongers, butchers and caterers make up a festival of colours and smells. It is the ideal place to discover the products of Languedoc and the Montpellier art of living, in a convivial atmosphere. Beyond shopping, people come to have a coffee, grab a quick lunch and observe neighbourhood life, far from purely tourist circuits.

Practical information

Les Halles Laissac lie in the centre of Montpellier, reachable on foot and by tram. The covered market is open several days a week, mainly in the morning and until early afternoon; as hours may vary by day and season, it is best to check them before coming. The hall, on the level, is easy to access, including for visitors with reduced mobility.

What is found at Les Halles Laissac?

Food traders favouring quality and short supply chains: greengrocers, cheesemongers, fishmongers, butchers and caterers, at the heart of a convivial covered market.

How long has the new Laissac hall existed?

The current hall, rebuilt in a spirit inspired by the Baltard halls, was inaugurated at the end of 2018, in a long-standing market district.