At 7 in the morning, Les Halles in Biarritz is already in full swing. Chefs from restaurants along the coast work the stalls with their baskets, regulars greet producers by name, the last fish of the night arrive straight from the port of Saint-Jean-de-Luz.
The best stalls
Les Halles in Biarritz is a permanent covered market, open every day from 7am to 2pm. Local producers mix with traditional traders. For fresh produce, the best hours are 7am to 9am, before tourists arrive and some stalls start to look depleted.
What not to miss
The cheese stall with Basque Country specialities (ossau-iraty, tomme de brebis). Basque chorizos and hams. Seasonal vegetables from small producers in the interior. The fresh catch of the day — whiting, sea bream, anchovies when in season.
Local tip
Bring a bag. Some stalls have no packaging. And get there before 8am if you want the best selection.