10 Of Strasbourg's Top Markets

Strasbourg is well known for its Christmas market, which earned the city the title of the ‘Capital of Christmas’ – but that’s just the beginning! There are some lovely regular markets in this dynamic city of 300,000 people.

1. Christmas Market

Market, French

There’s no place like Strasbourg at Christmas. With its 300 stalls spread out over the city centre, Strasbourg’s Christmas market is one of the oldest in Europe, harking back to 1570. Strasbourg enriches the long tradition of Christmas in Alsace and in the market you’ll find craft objects, regional produce and typical Alsatian Christmas decorations, within a warm and friendly atmosphere. The best-known markets take place in the Cathedral square, the more intimate ‘Flavours of Alsace’ foodie stalls in Place des Meuniers, and the charming vendors around the gigantic Christmas tree in Place Kléber.

2. Marché de l'Esplanade

Market

A typical French market with a wide range of vendors, taking place on Rue de Boston on Monday and Tuesday mornings. Locals flock to the stalls to get their weekly supplies, making it a great spot to people-watch and get a glimpse into every life in Strasbourg.

Marché de l’Esplanade, 16 Boulevard de la Marne, Strasbourg

3. Flower Market

Market

A cute tiny market a few steps from the cathedral. Local florists showcase their beautiful bouquets and blooms du jour on Tuesdays and Wednesday in Rue des Grandes Arcades. Under threat of extinction, the Marché aux Fleurs has somehow managed to keep going.

5. Book Market

Market, French

On the Rue des Hallebardes and on Place Kléber on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays, an open-air book market beckons. It’s a grouping of about ten bouquinistes,enough to provide a couple of hours of entertaining treasure hunting among books of every genre, age and language. You may also come across stamps and old coins. Place Kléber is an upscale shopping pedestrian square with lovely cafés and places to eat.

6. Marché des Producteurs

Market

Every Saturday morning local farmers, artisans and organic producers meet on Rue de la Douane, adjacent to Old Customs House; offering fresh produce, cheese, honey, choucroute, homemade jams and other superb quality farm-to-table items without exorbitant price tags. There’s a reason why locals in surrounding towns drive into Strasbourg to shop at this market.

Marché des Producteurs, 6 rue de la Douane, Strasbourg

Organic honey producer in Strasbourg ©CClaude Truong-Ngoc / Wikicommons

7. Marché Neudorf

Charcuterie, Market

The Neudorf market on Tuesday and Saturday mornings is one of the main markets in Strasbourg. It is part open-air and part covered, with artisan crafts, baked goods, fishmongers, charcuterie, cheesemongers and several fresh produce stalls. You’ll also find Italian and Asian specialities.

Marhcé Neudorf, Place du Marché Neudorf, Strasbourg

8. Flea Market

Market, French

A flea market of a more bric-a-brac variety takes place between place de l’Étal and Place de la Grande Boucherie at the corner of Rue de la Douane every Wednesday and Saturday from 7am to around 4pm. Here you can find small objets d’art, furniture, jewelry, kitchenalia, pretty frames, antique linen and a thousand other finds. Remember the adage – as applied to any flea market – the early bird catches the worm.

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