About
Les Halles Centrales is a covered market hall in Rennes, the capital of Brittany in France. It is a place to see how food is bought and sold in the city, under one roof.
What you will find
The hall brings together local produce, artisanal foods and regional specialties. Stalls offer the kinds of things Brittany is known for, so it is a natural place to taste Breton delicacies and to understand what the region produces.
- Fresh local produce from the surrounding area
- Artisanal foods made in small quantities
- Regional specialties to sample and to take home
- Vendors who are glad to talk about what they sell
What kind of visit it makes
This is a visit for browsing and tasting rather than sightseeing. Go slowly, ask questions, and let the vendors guide you toward what is in season or what is special to the area. It suits anyone who enjoys food, wants to shop for picnic or gift items, or simply likes to watch a working market at its busiest.
Around the market
Les Halles Centrales is in the heart of Rennes, so it fits easily into a walk through the city centre. Combine a stop here with time in the surrounding streets to see more of the city's daily life and its regional character.