Initial construction 1923 (≈ 1923)
Building erected by engineer Mignard.
3 septembre 1934
Voted enlargement
Voted enlargement 3 septembre 1934 (≈ 1934)
Louis Caillat's plans adopted.
1980
Major renovation
Major renovation 1980 (≈ 1980)
Interior modernization and individual meters.
1999-2005
Rehabilitation by Nouel
Rehabilitation by Nouel 1999-2005 (≈ 2002)
Restoring transparency and mezzanine added.
13 décembre 2019
Historical Monument
Historical Monument 13 décembre 2019 (≈ 2019)
Total protection of the market and its site.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
The entire market, in the public maritime domain of the State, in the area known as the 50 geometric steps, on Parcel No. 724, appearing in the cadastre section B: inscription by order of 13 December 2019
Key figures
Mignard - Engineer
Author of initial plans (1923).
Louis Caillat - Architect
Designed the expansion of 1934.
Jérôme Nouel - Architect
Directs rehabilitation (1999-2005).
Origin and history
The covered market of Saint-Pierre, built in 1923 on the plans of engineer Mignard, is based on a two-level base, combining a concrete slab and a metal frame covered with plate. Its sea-side facade, closed by a slate on the ground floor, is animated by perforated metal panels and ventelles on the upper floors. The interior, originally made of wood to promote conviviality, has undergone several transformations, while the exterior has maintained its original appearance since 1934, despite successive renovations.
In 1934, the Municipal Council validated the expansion of the market according to the plans of architect Louis Caillat, demanding respect for the existing characteristics, with the exception of the walls and stairs, made of concrete with piers from the urban debris. The building, located on the maritime public domain, includes a dining room with stunning views of the bay and Bertin Square. Its roof, of sand colour, harmonizes with that of the Maison de la Bourse in vis-à-vis, while the grey frame and the blue-grey lockwork mark its visual identity.
The rehabilitations, especially those carried out by Jérôme Nouel between 1999 and 2005, preserved the exterior architecture while modernizing the interior. The sea side stalls, demolished to liberate the view of the bay, gave way to a mezzanine sheltering snacks, whose metal frame regains the spirit of the market. Interior developments, such as the 6 butcher stalls, the 5 fish stalls, or the cold rooms, reflect an adaptation to commercial needs, while boosting the local economy and regional tourism.
Ranked as a Historical Monument in 2019, the entire market — including its maritime estate plot — embodies a major architectural and social heritage. Its transformations, such as the removal of hard constructions to restore original transparency, or the addition of individual meters for traders in 1980, illustrate a constant desire to reconcile preservation and modernity. Today, it remains a central place for residents and visitors, symbolizing Saint Peter's resilience and adaptation.
