After discovering Rouen’s culinary specialties, let’s continue our stroll among the market stalls. Two spots offer the chance to meet the vendors and gain a better understanding of the richness ofNormandy’s produce.
Near the Church of St. Joan of Arc, themarket on Place du Vieux-Marchébringsthe historic centerto lifealmost every day of the week. There you’ll find fruits, vegetables, cheeses, fresh produce, and a few regional specialties.
On Sunday mornings, theSaint-Marc Marketbecomesone of the liveliest spots in Rouen. Its colorful stalls are home to market gardeners, farmers, cheesemongers, and fishmongers. Thanks to its proximity to the English Channel, the market offers oysters, scallops, fish, and other seafood from the Normandy coast.
Strolling throughRouen’s markets also means listening to the vendors, discovering seasonal produce, and soaking up the city’s everyday atmosphere.
Fruits, vegetables, cheeses, fish, and seafood are all part of Normandy’s identity. But what would a regional meal be without the drinks that accompany it? Cider, perry, pommeau, and Calvados introduce us to a new facet of Normandy’s culinary heritage.
Fromthe Hôtel Cardinal, both of these markets are within easy walking distance. But once you’ve filled your basket, another question arises: what to drink in Normandy? Cider, pommeau, calvados, or local beers will accompany the next stage of our culinary journey.
