A place anchored in the present
Initially an open-air market created by Charles III during the creation of the Ville Neuve in the 15th century, the market adopted its current form in 1852. The greengrocers, florists, bakers… present at the number of about sixty artisans have been able to follow changes in consumption patterns.
Nancy’s soul
“User-friendliness is the most important” as Jean-Yves from the Delval butcher confides to us, he even adds “we could work in mass distribution, I have nothing against, but the exchange with customers and colleagues is less present ”. Indeed, markets have always been the place of deep human interactions witnessing ancient traditions. As Frédéric from Prim Délices told us, the central market in Nancy is necessary “to always have a soul in the city center because a market is a soul, it remains a beautiful thing”. Markets are sheltered from the weather and hold an important place in the city.
The future of the market
The market has evolved through time and generations, continuing to give artisans hope over the consumption of young people today. Each of them strives day by day to give the best of themselves to satisfy their customers by giving them valuable advice. As Frédéric shared with us, working in the market is “the pleasure of selling good products”. The market is solicited by these players who believe in this new generation: “Yes, of course, there is a future for this market, a generation of young people who want to consume better and locally, yes” concludes Jean-Yves.
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