New Aquitaine

Regional markets and cuisine in New Aquitaine

This collection highlights the gastronomic heritage of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, featuring historic covered markets and regional restaurants. The selection includes architectural landmarks like the 19th-century porcelain-friezed hall in Limoges and Royan’s mid-century concrete dome. These hubs offer access to local specialties such as Bazas beef and Atlantic seafood, while the featured eateries range from traditional Basque inns near the Pyrenees to coastal brasseries on the Île de Ré.

Halles centrales

A 19th-century market hall at Place de la Motte, notable for its exterior frieze composed of 328 porcelain tiles depicting regional food products.

Marché central

A landmark of 1950s architecture, this circular hall features a thin-shell concrete roof shaped like a parachute, spanning 50 meters without internal pillars.

Halles Centrales

Late 19th-century market built in the Baltard style, utilizing a cast-iron and glass structure on the site of a former 13th-century castle.

Les Halles

A central culinary hub featuring local producers, a ground-floor market, and an upper-level dining area specializing in Béarnais gastronomy.

Marché de Bazas

Traditional Saturday market held in the historic cathedral square, known for showcasing local Bazas beef and organic regional produce.

Langon, marché de vendredi

Large weekly open-air market held on Fridays along the banks of the Garonne, featuring over 100 stalls of organic produce and local crafts.

La Trattoria

Italian restaurant offering wood-fired pizzas and regional specialties with an outdoor terrace.

Auberge Logibar

Traditional Basque inn located at the start of the Holzarte footbridge trail, serving local dishes like garbure soup and mountain ham.

Le Café du Commerce

Classic brasserie located in the port of Ars-en-Ré, specializing in fresh Atlantic seafood and regional Charente cuisine.

Jean des Sables

Contemporary seafood restaurant in Hossegor featuring panoramic views of the Atlantic dunes and a menu focused on locally caught fish.

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