Marché de Saint-Antoine Célestins - Lyon (2ᵉ arrondissement)
This open-air market, along the quays of the Saône opposite Vieux-Lyon, is the city's largest food market, with over 100 stalls of small-scale market gardeners, breeders, pork butchers, fishmongers and florists.
Products, atmosphere and traffic
The market offers fruit and vegetables, mature cheeses, roast poultry, charcuterie, breads, pastries, fish, wines and flowers, all sourced directly from local artisans. The atmosphere is convivial: locals, students, chefs and tourists all come together, and the stalls offer a true Lyonnais art de vivre.
Opening hours, access and public
- Opening hours :
- Tuesday to Thursday: 6am-1pm (44 retailers)
- Friday and Saturday: 6am-1.30pm (up to 121 retailers)
- Sunday: 6am-2pm (121 retailers)
- Closed on Mondays
- Address: quais Saint-Antoine & Célestins, 69002 Lyon
- Access: Cordeliers station (metro A), bus (31, Saint-Georges shuttle), vélo-v', pedestrians
- Public: students, families, locals, the curious, chefs
Practical info
- Prices: free access, attractive prices direct from producers
- Services: some stands offer drinks or snacks on site, perfect for a gourmet break.
- Accessibility: on one level, suitable for strollers and PRM (stable floors, stalls at height)