Market Square

Place du Marché, the flavours of Bastia

The Bastia audio-guided tour takes you to Place du Marché, formerly called Place de l'Hôtel de Ville. Halfway between Place Saint-Nicolas and the Old Port, it has hosted the market stalls since 1880, in a warm, lively atmosphere.

A farmers' market since 1880

Every weekend, producers and inhabitants meet there to haggle, talk and exchange local products. It is the chance to taste the region's specialities: charcuterie, sardines, dentex and ewe's cheese are among the emblematic products of Bastia, as are panzarotti and fiadone for those who like sweets. The square is a concentrate of the Corsican art of living.

What there is to see

Beyond the market, the square is lined with fine buildings and looks onto the nearby Saint-Jean-Baptiste church. Its terraces and old façades make it a pleasant place to live, where you feel the pulse of the city. It is the ideal spot for a foodie break in the heart of the Terra Vecchia district.

Practical information

Place du Marché is in the Terra Vecchia district, halfway between Place Saint-Nicolas and the Old Port. The market is held there at weekends, in the morning; the square is freely accessible at all hours and on the level. Terraces and shops keep their own hours.

How long has the market been held there?

The square has hosted the market stalls since 1880. Every weekend, producers and inhabitants gather there around local products.

What specialities can you taste there?

There are charcuterie, sardines, dentex, ewe's cheese, as well as sweets like panzarotti and fiadone, emblematic specialities of the Bastia region.