Meze Market: Days, Opening Hours and Location
Meze Market
and Place Aristide Briand
Meze Market is one of the town’s weekly highlights. Every Thursday and Sunday morning, the town centre comes to life with numerous stalls set up beneath the plane trees and around Les Halles.
Fruit and vegetables, local food products, clothing, accessories and regional specialities can all be found here. People come not only to shop, but also to stroll around and enjoy the atmosphere. Locals and visitors meet in a friendly, typically Mediterranean setting.
From our studio in Meze town centre, there is no need to use the car: the market, Les Halles and the shops in the centre are all within easy walking distance.
What are the days and opening hours of Meze Market?
Meze Market takes place every Thursday and Sunday morning, from 7:00 am to 1:30 pm, in the town centre. It is one of the liveliest weekly events, especially on Sundays, when the stalls and visitors fill much of the heart of the town.
You will find fruit and vegetables, food products and regional specialities, as well as clothing, accessories and a variety of goods sold by travelling traders. The atmosphere is typically Mediterranean: people chat, browse, meet in the aisles and take their time.
To make the most of the market, it is best to come in the morning. And if you are on holiday in Meze, do not necessarily expect to leave with only three tomatoes: the market has a certain tendency to make the shopping list longer.
Where is Meze Market located?
Meze Market is held right in the heart of the town centre, around Les Halles, on the Esplanade, Place des Micocouliers and Place Aristide Briand. On both Thursdays and Sundays, the stalls spread through the surrounding streets and public spaces, turning the centre into a large open-air market.
From the harbour, simply walk up towards the town centre and you will reach the market in just a few minutes. If you are staying in our studio, it is even easier: there is no need to use the car to shop at the market.
Les Halles de Meze are also well worth visiting. They complement the outdoor market perfectly, with local traders and fresh produce.
What can you find at Meze Market?
Visiting Meze Market is all about enjoying a wide variety of colours, aromas and products. Food stalls play an important role, with seasonal fruit and vegetables, as well as olives, dried fruit, spices, biscuits and other local specialities.
The market is not limited to food. You will also find stalls selling clothing, accessories, shoes, household items and many other products that change throughout the year and with the seasons.
This variety is part of what makes the market so enjoyable: you may come to buy a few vegetables for lunch and leave with something completely different in your basket.
Market flavours
A visit to Meze Market would not be complete without stopping at the food stalls. Olives, tapenades, dried fruit, bread, biscuits and other specialities quickly catch the eye… and sometimes make it a little too easy to spend more than planned.
That is also part of the pleasure of the market: tasting, chatting with the stallholders and taking home a few products to share over an aperitif. In the South of France, there is always a good reason for an aperitif.
What time should you visit Meze Market?
Meze Market is open from 7:00 am to 1:30 pm on Thursdays and Sundays. To enjoy the widest choice of products, it is best to come during the first part of the morning, especially in summer when the town centre is busier.
If you mainly want to enjoy the atmosphere, take your time: browse the market, stop by Les Halles and finish the morning with a drink.
Les Halles de Meze: the market continues indoors
Inside Les Halles, you will find local traders and fresh products in a more intimate atmosphere than at the outdoor market. Among them, Herrera butcher’s shop, located in the heart of Les Halles, is one of the good places to stop for your shopping.
And since Chez Mitron is also located inside Les Halles, you have another good reason to extend your visit: do a little shopping, then stop for a coffee or a drink on the outdoor terrace.
There are worse ways to spend a Sunday morning in Meze!
How to get to Meze Market?
If you are staying in Meze town centre, the easiest way to reach the market is on foot. The market takes place right in the centre, and the streets are naturally busier on Thursday and Sunday mornings.
If you are coming by car, several parking options allow you to reach the market on foot. On the busiest days, especially during the summer, it is best to allow a little extra time to find a space.
For details about parking areas, free parking and practical tips, see our guide Parking in Meze.
Enjoying Meze Market during your holiday
Staying in the town centre makes it easy to enjoy Meze Market without worrying about the car. From our studio, it only takes a few minutes on foot to reach the market stalls, Les Halles and the shops in the centre.
On Thursday or Sunday morning, you can take your time at the market, buy something for lunch or an aperitif, enjoy a coffee on a terrace and then continue your walk towards the Port of Meze and the Thau Lagoon.
If you are looking for a holiday rental in Meze town centre, our studio for two guests is located in the heart of Meze, just 200 metres from the harbour and only a few minutes’ walk from the market and Les Halles.
Frequently asked questions about Meze Market
What days is Meze Market held?
The open-air market in Meze takes place every Thursday and Sunday morning, from 7:00 am to 1:30 pm, in the town centre.
Where is Meze Market located?
Meze Market is held in the heart of the town centre, mainly on the Esplanade, Place des Micocouliers and Place Aristide Briand, right next to Les Halles.
Is there a market in Meze on Sundays?
Yes. A market is held in Meze every Sunday morning, from 7:00 am to 1:30 pm, in the town centre. The market is also held on Thursday mornings.
Is there a market in Meze on Thursdays?
Yes. A market is held in Meze every Thursday morning, from 7:00 am to 1:30 pm, in the town centre. It takes place mainly on the Esplanade, Place des Micocouliers and Place Aristide Briand. The market is also held on Sunday mornings.
What time should you visit Meze Market?
Meze Market is open from 7:00 am to 1:30 pm. To enjoy the widest choice at the stalls, it is best to come during the first part of the morning, especially in summer and on Sundays.
Where can you park to visit Meze Market?
Several car parks make it easy to reach the market on foot from the town centre. To plan your visit, see our guide Parking in Meze, which lists the main free car parks and their locations.
Are Les Halles de Meze open all year round?
Yes. Les Halles de Meze are open all year round, generally from Tuesday to Sunday, from 7:00 am to 1:30 pm. From 1 June to 30 September, they are also open on Mondays..