Marché des Capucins — Local services in Bordeaux

A big and buzzing community market especially in the weekend. During the weekdays it's not to full capacity as only few stalls are trading. It has everything from bric-à-brac to souvenirs to fresh produce, butchers, fishmongers and prêt-à-porte of all descriptions (cheap and cheerful). There's car parking nearby, tram stop nearby, free public lavatories around the market. What I really loved the most here is the umpteen selection of cheese and foie-gras! Fruits and vegetables are in abundance and fresh and cheap. I didn't drive here but it's walkable; it took me about twenty minutes walk from Rue Bossuet. Friendly and welcoming ambience and really happy stall holders who are vying to please. Absolutely worth it even if you are...

GASTRONOMIC MARKET, akin to the Boqueria market in Barcelona, or, perhaps, even better!

Closed on Mondays and evenings, it is otherwise a gastronomic feats for eyes and stomach. I had multiple breakfasts and lunches here.

The mussels bar (bistrot moules Poulette) Does mussels From M'ont Saint Michel in 6 different ways (great experience to sit at the bar), the Portuguese tartas de nata From The Portuguese stand are to die for, the cakes, the crêpes... everything was turned I to a visual and gastronomic orgasm!

PS: toilets although acceptable rarely have toilet paper, so...

This market has been here since 1749 and is the bustling heart of the community. Some traders have had their wares passed down for decades and this hub offers so much more than the usual market set up. Grab a table and snack on fresh seafood. Buy a whole hare or pidgeon for your dinner. A €2 glass of wine to wash down an oyster. It’s sprawling and busy and there’s so much to see. Head on down to St Michel to see the Arabic communcity gather and sell bric a brac and antiques after. There’s a few places on the square to grab a table and people watch before a short walk...