Lausanne markets

A real Lausanne institution, the town centre market sets out its stalls every Wednesday and Saturday morning from the Place de la Riponne to the Place Saint-François as well as in the adjacent pedestrianised streets.

Le marché Calabash est une brocante-vide grenier qui prend place chaque premier dimanche du mois à la place de la Riponne. Vous pouvez trouver une grande variété d'objets. Du textile aux pièces vintage, en passant par les accessoires de décoration, les jouets rétro, les vinyles, les livres, les instruments de musique et bien plus encore.

The Union of Swiss-French Secondhand Dealers organises every two months flea markets dedicated to selling books and disks, in Ouchy or at the Flon. These events are open to all – lovers of books or music, professionals or collectors. Everyone is sure to find something to their liking among the diversity of items on offer.

Pendant les mois de mai à septembre, le marché des produits manufacturés prend vie sur à Ouchy lors de huit dimanches, ainsi que certains jeudis à St. François. Cet événement animé propose une grande variété de produits fabriqués localement. Vous pourrez y trouver des articles uniques, allant des créations artisanales aux produits de design.

Every Thursday afternoon, discover the Sallaz neighbourhood farmers’ market, where the inhabitants meet and chat. The Sallaz market offers a variety of fresh products, such as fruit and vegetables, charcuterie, cheese and deli food.

Every Monday and Thursday morning, discover the market in the “Sous Gare” area (below the train station), where the inhabitants meet and chat. The Grancy market offers a variety of fresh products, such as fruit and vegetables, fish, charcuterie and cheese.

Every Friday, from March to December, head to Place de la Palud for the Artisan-Creators’ Market. A selection of 40 talented artisans displays their ceramics, jewellery, textiles, wood turning, leather, toys and decoration objects, for unique gifts.

André Macheret chose to become a cheesemonger when he was 15 – that’s how passionate he is! His boutique is a must for all cheese lovers. Try the tomme fleurette or the PDO Gruyère vieux caramel.
That little extra from the food insider "The Lausanne Guide": They have everything you need to organise the perfect fondue or raclette dinner, even the wine!
Favourite product: The truffle raclette cheese

Next to the Town Hall, this grocery store is specialised in products from the Vaud terroir. It offers in particular a large selection of cheeses, meats, wines, jams, honeys, chocolates and local treats…
That little extra from the food insider "Cannelle Rebelle": The staff will be delighted to answer your questions and give you advice on cooking Vaud dishes, such as papet vaudois.
Favourite product: The “raisinée” (thick fruit syrup)

The queue in front of his stall on Saturday mornings says it all: François Willen’s cheeses are worth the wait! He selects them from small producers and ages them himself to develop their characteristics fully.
That little extra from the food insider "Tania Brasseur": François Willen is an artisan with a communicative passion as well as a fine gourmet. Don’t hesitate to ask for his advice!
Favourite product: The choice of aged Gruyère

Since 1920, the Ferme du Taulard has been setting up lovely wooden crates on its stall at Rue du Pont. They have a large choice of local salads and vegetables grown in the open field, as well as seasonal fruit.
That little extra from the food insider "Tania Brasseur": The Ferme du Taulard also possesses a press on its estate and produces sumptuous apple juice.
Favourite product: La raisinée (thick fruit syrup)

Since 2019, Brigitte Wyssmüller and Isabelle Egger are on a mission to export local Fribourg products behind the wheel of their trusty van. They delight their customers with close to 80 varieties of cheese.
That little extra from the food insider "Lila Erard": A warm, personalised welcome for the many loyal customers.
Favourite product: The tomme d’Albeuve

In Crissier, Valentin Blondel’s family has been cultivating five hectares of orchards for three generations. As the seasons go by, bigaroon cherries, white peaches, fellenberg plums and a variety of apples are on offer.
That little extra from the food insider "Lila Erard": This well-stocked stall also offers the vegetables of other local market gardeners to make your food shopping easier.
Favourite product: The craft apple juice

This colourful stall combines diversity and proximity, as the Cuendet family grows more than 250 varieties of fruit and vegetables that are as attractive as they are tasty. Discoveries guaranteed every Wednesday and Saturday!
That little extra from the food insider "Tania Brasseur": You help yourself using a basket. The attentive staff is happy to answer your questions and provides many recipe ideas.
Favourite product: The many varieties of tomatoes

Floyd Fungi organically cultivates noble and exotic mushrooms in the canton of Vaud. Don’t be daunted by their unusual shapes! Floyd will suggest many recipes.
That little extra from the food insider "Tania Brasseur": Floyd Fungi also sells growing kits so you can cultivate your own mushrooms.
Favourite product: The lion’s mane

There’s often a queue in front of the Cave à Levain’s stall, but your patience will definitely be rewarded by the exceptional quality of this bakery’s breads and pastries.
That little extra from the food insider "Guidegastronomique.ch": The larger breads can be cut according to the quantity you need.
Favourite product: The pain au chocolat

For three generations, this family butcher has been preparing Vaud specialities, such as boutefas (a kind of sausage). Its meat stall is well stocked with sausages, roast chicken and savoury pastries.
That little extra from the food insider "Cuisine Helvetica": Stéphanie Ogiz’s boutefas has been crowned best of the canton in 2019 and 2023.
Favourite product: The taillé aux greubons (savoury pastry with crackling)

True specialists of apéro! This delicatessen offers a large choice of craft beers and artisan products from near and far, as well as juices, cordials, spices, snacks, chocolates and much more.
That little extra from the food insider "Cannelle Rebelle": The draught beer dispenser for rental.
Favourite product: The range of rillettes, chutneys and terrines