The largest covered market of Toulouse called : " Marché Victor Hugo " !!!.

In this photo, you can see the " Victor Hugo " Market in downtown Toulouse. It is the oldest covered market in France. It used to be a magnificent Eiffel-style construction that was demolished in the 1970s. in that same decade, which was the era of the automobile, this contemporary parking structure was built. The upper floors are car parks. On the first floor, there is a gallery which five restaurants where you can taste local gastronomy and products from the market. On the ground floor, you have the Victor Hugo Market, which is the largest covered market in the Pink City !!! .

• INTRODUCTION :

In this photo, you can see the main entrance of the Victor Hugo market, which occupies the entire ground floor of this multi-story car park built in the 1970s.

In this article, the blog from Toulouse will tell you about the largest covered market in Toulouse, the " Victor Hugo Market" .

This market is a showcase of our delicious and renowned regional gastronomy !!!.

• A little history :

It has existed since 1896 !!!.

Old vintage photo showing you the largest covered market in Toulouse, the Victor Hugo market, which was once housed in an Eiffel-style hall. Unfortunately, during the automobile age, this magnificent hall was demolished and replaced by a contemporary-style building...Times really do change !!!.

The construction of this magnificent metal hall began in 1889 and was completed In 1892.

It was built in honor of Victor Hugo .

The traditional market at " Victor Hugo " was once a magnificent Eiffel-style hall.

But in the 1970s, with the rise of the automobile, it was demolished in general indifference.

In its place, a contemporary-style building was constructed with a dual fonction :

Old photo showing the contemporary-style building that now houses Toulouse's largets covered market, the Victor Hugo market, which replaced the magnificent Eiffel structure that once sheltered it !!!.

1. Aa a car park

2. To continue housing the largest and oldest covered market in France.

   
   

The architecture of this parking structure, characteristic of the Modern Mouvement, was designed by architects " Joachim et Pierre Génard assisted by Pierre Lafitte " .

It is built in concrete.

In 2017 and 2019, the market underwent extensive renovation and greened, allowing tou to enjoy the many terraces, bars, and restaurants the make this area so lively.

• The covered " Victor Hugo Market " :

In this photo, we can see one of the two main entrances to Toulouse's covered market, called " Victor Hugo " . It is very well organized : outside you will find fruits and vegetables from the local markets, and inside all the fresh products of the local gastronomy and more in general...

Since 1886, the Victor Hugo Market has been an emblematic place in Toulouse.

Ideally located in a heart of the Pink City, it welcomes curious visitors and gourmet food lovers alike.

A sign located inside the Victor Hugo market proves that this market is one of the oldest in France, as it dates back to 1886 !!!.

Around the sixty vendors come together here the to showcase of the richness our local gastronomy.

You'll be amazed by the wide variety of products on offer !!!.

Beautiful cheese stall at the covered market of Toulouse.

Very beautiful cheese stand at the covered market of Toulouse.

Magnificent decoration in a cheesemonger's shop at the covered market of Toulouse.

Beautiful pieces of cheese at the covered market of Toulouse.

Very beautiful cheesemonger's stand at the covered market of Toulouse.

White beans for making Cassoulet at the Toulouse market.

Stall of fresh products at the covered market of Toulouse.

Poultry stand at the covered market of Toulouse.

Splendid stand various cuts of meat at the covered market of Toulouse.

Beuatiful rib beef at the covered market of Toulouse.

The famous Toulouse sausage at the covered market of Toulouse.

Among the highlights are the incredible variety and beautifully presented fish stall-quite remarkable given that Toulouse is not by the sea !!!.

Splendid fish stand at the covered market of Toulouse.

Magnificent crustacean at the covered market of Toulouse.

Fresh seafood products at the covered market of Toulouse.

Fresh seafood products at the covered market of Toulouse.

Beautiful Breton lobster at the covered market of Toulouse.

Aisle showing the fresh products of the covered market of Toulouse.

Outside the market , all around, you'll find local farmers offering fruits and vegetables from their own production.

Beautiful fruits and vegetables stand at the covered market of Toulouse.

Market gardener offering fresh fruits and vegetables at the covered market of Toulouse.

A vendor showcasing homegrown fruits and vegetables at Toulouse ' s market.

Very beautiful fresh fruits at the covered market of Toulouse.

Lovely fresh fruits on display at Toulouse 's covered market.

Finally, as in all of Toulouse's covered markets, you'll find bars and bars wine with ours outside terraces to enjoy an aperitif before of after doing your shopping.

This adds to the market's warm and convivial atmosphere.

Bar where people have a drink at the Toulouse market.

Wine bar at the covered market of Toulouse.

Bar where people have a drink at the covered market of Toulouse.

Wine tasting in a wine bar at the Toulouse covered market.

People having a drink at the covered market of Toulouse.

Barman serving a beer at the covered market of Toulouse.

• The Victor Hugo Market Gallery :

In this photo, we can see the largest covered market of Toulouse, which occupies the entire ground floor of this contemporary-style building. On the first floor, there is a terrace where you can find five establishments with an excellent value for money, where you can enjoy local or more general cuisine made with the fresh products from the market. definitely not to be missed if you visit Toulouse.

Here's people know the Victor Hugo Covered Market has a gallery on the first floor.

We could even say that it's the main attraction of the market.

I believe it is unique in France !!!.

You need to open the small door side to the main entrance and climb the grimy staircase.

Staircase leading to the restaurants on the first floor of the market of Toulouse.

Setup in a restaurant at the covered market of Toulouse.

Tables of a restaurant on the first floor at the covered market of Toulouse.

First-floor terrace where the restaurants of the covered market of Toulouse are located.

Very beautiful view of the covered market square of Toulouse from the terrace.

View of the terrace and the square in front of Toulouse's covered market.

This is where gastronomic paradise can be found at lunchtime.

Inside, and on the small outdoor establishments in this gallery will serve you authentic local cuisine or more general dishes made with the market's fresh products !!!.

There are many people at noon eating on the terrace of the covered market of Toulouse.

Beautiful plate of cooked shellfish at the covered market of Toulouse.

Splendid expertly Dora cooking at the covered market of Toulouse.

If you ever visit Toulouse, don't miss the chance to enjoy our local gastronomy in the first floor gallery of the Victor Hugo Market.

• The Victor Hugo Night :

In this video, you can see the events organized each quarter by the three covered markets of Toulouse. Here, you can see a night event at the Victor Hugo market. The concept is simple : You come to taste he fresh products of the market during an evening of dancing to the rhythm of a DJ's music. Guarantee atmosphere, not to be missed!.

An interesting and important fact to know is that Toulouse is the only city in France where a municipal councilor is specifically in charge of gastronomic.

This shows just how important, and delicious this field is in our region.

In this video, you can see the crowd at this night event of the Victor Hugo covered market in Toulouse. I think we are one of the cities in France to have this type of concept. Th at evening, our football team " TFC ", whose colors are purple and white, was associated with the event. We were 15 days away from the French Cup final and did not yet know that we were going to win it !!! .

The three covered markets of our city each organize a night event once every quarter, taking turns.

The idea is simple : for one evening, come and enjoy the market's fresh products while celebrating to the sound of a DJ !!! .

I've taken part many atmosphere guaranteed !!! .

• Around the Victor Hugo Covered Market :

In this photo, we can see the Victor Hugo market square in Toulouse, which underwent a magnificent renovation just four years ago !!! . It is completely peaceful, with little car traffic, and all around the market you will find many restaurants with magnificent terraces as well as shops selling high-quality products.

First of all, you'll find numerous bars and restaurants with splendid sunny terraces where you can enjoy either regional cuisine or dishes made from fresh market products .

The variety is wide, and I'm sure you'll find something to delight your taste buds.

Cheesemonger also having a shop around the covered market of Toulouse.

Magnificent cheeses from this cheesemonger of Toulouse at the market of our city.

There is a lot of choice in this cheesemonger at the covered market of Toulouse.

Around the market, there are also many shops. Notably, " CRIOLO " a well-known chocolatier from Toulouse, which I highly recommend.

There are also two cheese shops nearly : one is called " Betty", which also has a stall inside the market, and the other is "Xavier" .

You'll also find an excellent restaurant called " La Gourmandine ", which I recommend.

And for coffee lovers, there's the Toulouse Torrefactor " Chez Bacquié ", which is also worth a visit !!!.

• Go for a drink at " La Biche sur le toit ", a venue not far the Victor Hugo market :

This is the thing to do if you ever visit Toulouse.

The place is also quite unique, as it is located on the rooftop terrace atop the " Gallerie Lafayette " in our city.

At the entrance of this establishment , a room with decor in a 70 style...Splendid !!!.

Magnificent panoramic terrace in this establishment in Toulouse.

The TOULOUSE BLOG tried and loved this panoramic breed of Toulouse.

Once you reach the top, you'll discover a room with stylish 1970s inspired decor.

Outside, you'll enjoy an extraordinary view of all Toulouse.

Feel free to have a drink at any time of the day to take in the gastronomic views on the Pink City.

In the evening, the venue transforms into a semi gourmet restaurant !!! .

Video showing the extraordinary panoramic terrace with an exceptional view of Toulouse, located on the top floor of the " Galeries Lafayette " in our city. This terrace offers a 360_degree panoramic view of Toulouse. It is very well decorated, and you can g-have evening while listening to the Dj. Guarantee atmosphere, not to be missed .

Welcome in Toulouse.

The blog from Toulouse.

Best regard, Franck.

• Victor Hugo Covered Market :

Adress : Place Victor Hugo 31000 Toulouse.

Facebook : Marché Toulouse Hugo

Instagram : marche_victor_hugo

• Ma Biche sur le toit : the rooftop :

Address : 4/8 rue du Lieutenant Colonel Pélissier 31000 Toulouse. ( 6ème levels of Gallerie Lafayette of Toulouse ) .

Phone : 05/31/61/56/19

Instagram : mabichesurletoit

BONUS PHOTOS SHOWING THE AILES OF THE LARGEST COVERED MARKET OF TOULOUSE , NAMED " VICTOR HUGO ":

Stall with a flag of our rugby team, Stade Toulousain, in the covered market of Toulouse.

There are many people in the ailes of the covered market of Toulouse.

Ailes of the covered market of Toulouse at its opening.

BONUS PHOTOS OF THE INSIDE COVERED MARKET OF TOULOUSE AND THESE FRESH PRODUCTS :

Foie gras at the covered market of Toulouse.

Dry sausage at the covered market of Toulouse.

Fresh products at the covered market of Toulouse.

Very beautiful peaces of meat at the covered market of Toulouse.

Magnificent baker at the covered market of Toulouse.

Wine bar with tasting at the covered market of Toulouse.

BONUS VIDEO SHOWING THE INSIDE OF THE MOST LARGEST COVERED MARKET OF TOULOUSE " VICTOR HUGO " : WE CAN SEE THE OCCITAN CROSS. WE ARE IDDED IN TOULOUSE !!!! :

BONUS VIDEO SHOWING THE MAGNIFICENT FISH AND SHELLFISH STALLS AT THE COVERED MARKET OF TOULOUSE. YES, OUR CITY IS NOT BY THE SEA ...SPLENDID !!!:

In this video, you see splendid stalls of fish and shellfish, very well presented in the covered market of Toulouse, called Victor Hugo. Yet, our city is not by the sea. There stalls are truly remarkable for their fresh seafood !!!.

BONUS VIDEO ABOUT THE STAIRCASE INSIDE THE COVERED MARKET OF TOULOUSE, LEADING TO THE FLOOR WHERE THE FIVE RESTAURANTS ARE LOCATED, WHERE YOU CAN ENJOY CUISINE MADE WITH FRESH MARKET PRODUCTS :

Upon entering one of the main entrances, on your right you will find this staircase which will take you to the first floor where you can discover five restaurants offering cuisine made from fresh products fron the Toulouse market, with very good value for money.

BONUS VIDEO SHOWING THE INTERIOR SECTION,WITH TABLES BEING SET UP FOR THE LUNCHING SERVICE, WHERE YOU CAN COME TO EAT THE FIRST FLOOR OF THE VICTOR HUGO COVERED MARKET IN TOULOUSE :

If you ever visit Toulouse, this video shows that there are many people on the first floor at noon, coming to eat in the five restaurants that will serve you cuisine made from fresh products from the covered market of Toulouse, not to be missed !!! .

BONUS VIDEO SHOWING THE VERY BEAUTIFUL TERRACE ON THE FIRST FLOOR , WHERE YOU CAN EAT IN ONE OF THE FIVE RESTAURANTS OFFERINH CUISINE MADE FROM FRESH PRODUCTS ROM HE VICTOR HUGO COVERED MATKET IN TOULOUSE :

There are may people on the first floor, on the terrace of the largest covered market of Toulouse, the Victor Hugo market, having lunch with cuisine made from fresh products, not to be missed if you come to visit Toulouse !!! .

BONUS PHOTO ON THE CONTEMPORARY ARCHITECTURE OFHE VICTOR UGO MARKET IN TOULOUSE :

In this photo, you can see the contemporary architecture style of the largest covered market in Toulouse, called Victor Hugo. This rounded shape is actually one of the entrance e to the parking located on the different levels of the covered market of Toulouse.

BONUS PHOTO : THE VICTOR HUGO MARKET SEEN FROM ABOVE :

In this old photo, we can see the Victor Hugo market, built in a contemporary architectural style, viewed from above along with the surrounding neighborhood. It occupies a strategic location in the city center of the Pink City !!!.

A gift from the Toulouse blog : This old photo of the covered Victor Hugo market and its neighborhood under the snow...a sight we will most likely never see again because of climate change....