Market Square

The Market Square, in Roanne

The Market Square is the lively heart of the town centre of Roanne, where the market is traditionally held. The Roanne audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this central and lively space, place of commerce, meeting and daily life over the stalls and the seasons.

The lively heart of the town centre

You now pass on the Market Square, heart of the Roanne town centre. And as its name indicates, it is here that the market of the town is traditionally held, perpetuating an age-old commercial and convivial function. Since the Middle Ages, the market squares are indeed the beating heart of the towns: it is there that merchants and inhabitants met, that products, news and ideas were exchanged, and that the economic and social life was organised. The Market Square of Roanne continues to play this role: on market days, it comes alive with the colourful stalls of the producers and the merchants, who offer fruits, vegetables, cheeses, meats and specialities of the terroir, in a lively and warm atmosphere. It is an essential place of life, where you come to stock up on fresh products, but also to stroll, to chat and to enjoy the atmosphere. Lined with businesses, cafés and terraces, the square is a landmark and a meeting place in the heart of Roanne, lively throughout the year. A central square and a lively heart of the town, the Market Square is a fine stop of the discovery of Roanne.

What to see

Here you enjoy the heart of the Roanne town centre, where the market is traditionally held, perpetuating the commercial and convivial function of the squares since the Middle Ages; on market days, it comes alive with the colourful stalls of the producers offering fruits, vegetables, cheeses and specialities of the terroir, and, lined with businesses and terraces, it is a place of life and meeting. The Market Square is a lively heart of Roanne. It is a fine stop, to be explored on foot.

Practical information

The Market Square lies in the heart of the town centre of Roanne, reachable on foot. It is a freely accessible public space; the market is held there on certain days, generally in the morning, and the businesses and cafés have their own hours. It is best to come on a market day to enjoy the animation.

What is the Market Square in Roanne?

The heart of the Roanne town centre, where the market is traditionally held, perpetuating the commercial and convivial function of the squares since the Middle Ages; on market days, it comes alive with the colourful stalls of the producers offering fruits, vegetables, cheeses and specialities of the terroir, and, lined with businesses and terraces, it is a place of life and meeting lively all year.

Where is the Market Square in Roanne?

In the heart of the town centre of Roanne, in France.