Biarritz is a fun town with plenty of opportunities for shopping, but if you're looking to shop like a local, you'll want to check out the local markets. You'll find quite a few different markets to explore, offering a variety of items from fresh produce to clothes and accessories.
Walking around these markets can be a treat for your senses with vibrant colours and alluring aromas throughout, so you can get some enjoyment without even buying anything. Of course, getting something to take home can be the perfect way to remember your trip. Check out some of the best markets in Biarritz.
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Mercado Les Halles
Shop for top quality food
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Mercado Les Halles is a popular local market known best for its incredible food products, with a few extra products also available. When you first enter, you'll notice the vibrant colour of the fresh produce with locally grown fruit and vegetables to enjoy. Additionally, you'll find a selection of fresh fish, meat and cheese.
While produce and food tend to dominate the market, you'll find other vendors here, too, offering clothing, accessories and antiques. Much of it is handmade or vintage, with items you won't be able to find anywhere else. They even have a few options sourced from South America. It's all located on the west side of town about halfway between Centre Ville and Port Vieux.
Dirección: 9010B Rue de la Halle, 64200 Biarritz, France
Horario: Monday–Saturday from 7.30 am to 2 pm (closed on Sundays)
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Halles des 5 Cantons par Biltoki
Check out a lovely covered market
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Halles des 5 Cantons par Biltoki is a covered market that's home to artisan traders offering delicious food of varying varieties with tables to sit at too. 22 artisan traders have stations here, and they were all hand-picked by the market's organisers looking for freshness, quality and commitment.
Among the traders here, you'll find butchers offering a variety of different cuts including charcuterie and Basque specialties. Bakers are here as well as winemakers, so you can find an entire meal when you visit along with ingredients to take home. It's all available on the east side of town in Anglet.
Dirección: 11 Rue Paul Courbin, 64600 Anglet, France
Horario: Saturday–Thursday from 8 am to 2 pm, Friday from 8 am to 2 pm and from 4 pm to 9 pm
Teléfono: +33 5 59 29 97 43
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Marché de Quintaou
Taste Basque Country
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Marché de Quintaou is a fun decades-old market that offers the best of Basque Country with its unique taste and culture shining through. The market has been around for over 30 years and has established itself as one of the best places to go for fresh food, clothes and other fun items.
When you visit this market, you'll find flavours showing off the best of Basque Country, though some vendors offer apparel and accessories as well. It's open twice a week, so it's easy to fit into your itinerary. You'll find it located in central Anglet on the east side of town.
Dirección: All. de Quintaou, 64600 Anglet, France
Horario: Thursday and Sunday from 8 am to 1 pm (closed Monday–Wedensday, Friday–Saturday)
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Carreau des Halles
Explore French specialties
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Carreau des Halles is a covered market known for its French specialties, so it's the perfect destination to immerse yourself in the local cuisine. You'll find plenty of vibrant and colourful produce, but this market is also home to fresh meat, fish and cheese.
Visiting this market will let you shop around and choose from about 20 different producers and vendors, with each one having something special to offer. You can explore it all for yourself along the western Nive riverbank in the Bayonne area.
Dirección: Quai Commandant Roquebert, 64100 Bayonne, France
Horario: Monday–Thursday from 7 am to 1.30 pm, Friday from 7 am to 2.30 pm, Saturday from 6 am to 2.30 pm, Sunday from 8 am to 2.30 pm
Teléfono: +33 5 59 46 60 60
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Les Puces Quintaou
Discover a comprehensive flea market
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Les Puces Quintaou is a flea market in town where you'll find a variety of antiques and second-hand items that you can't get anywhere else. You'll find around 150 vendors and exhibitors here all gathering on the 4th Saturday of each month, so make sure you plan your trip accordingly.
In this market, you'll find all sorts of items you may be interested in, including old books, clothes and relics from times past. Furniture and even musical instruments can be found among the vendors as well. You can see it all for yourself by visiting Anglet on the east side of town.
Dirección: 1 All. de Quintaou, 64600 Anglet, France
Horario: Saturday from 8 am to 6 pm (closed Sunday–Friday)
Teléfono: +33 6 87 01 72 25
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