Welcome to the National Interest Market of Rouen, "the Rungis of Rouen", the largest market in the northwest quarter of France.
Some tastings will be proposed to you.
Central economic actor of the Metropolis, the "Halles de Normandie" promote the short circuit and ensure the distribution of fresh and quality products.
We start the visit with a brief introduction on the history of the MIN of Rouen: Who works here? Who comes to buy? Who manages the MIN ?
After this presentation, we go outside to discover the activities present, their locations and their organization. We will cross the 20 hectares of the site for that. We will be able to enter the buildings where security, commercial confidentiality, activity schedules or hygiene allow it. The visit takes place in stages to explain more precisely the functioning of each company, some of them open their doors to us to discover their universe. Thus, we will be able to catch a glimpse of the beer brewer and training center (The Brew Society), the horticultural pole, the integration site (ANDES) or the marinated pole. 5 fruits and vegetables a day? and more!
To finish this visit, we enter a huge warehouse where fruits and vegetables are mixed together. While some people recognize several varieties of apples or tomatoes, others wonder about a particular fruit or vegetable. Artichokes, pineapples, cherries, strawberries, carrots, but also parsnips, sweet potatoes or melons... few fruits and vegetables are missing in this warehouse! Although all these fruits and vegetables are appetizing, you can not buy them directly at the MIN. You will have to go to your local greengrocers, to the markets of the Rouen metropolis, or to restaurants to taste them raw or cooked.
If you wish, you can eat at the restaurant on the MIN, which is open to individuals. Le Carreau des Halles ; Tel : 02.35.70.94.69 ; brasserie.lecarreaudeshalles@outlook.fr
Some tastings will be proposed to you.
Central economic actor of the Metropolis, the "Halles de Normandie" promote the short circuit and ensure the distribution of fresh and quality products.
We start the visit with a brief introduction on the history of the MIN of Rouen: Who works here? Who comes to buy? Who manages the MIN ?
After this presentation, we go outside to discover the activities present, their locations and their organization. We will cross the 20 hectares of the site for that. We will be able to enter the buildings where security, commercial confidentiality, activity schedules or hygiene allow it. The visit takes place in stages to explain more precisely the functioning of each company, some of them open their doors to us to discover their universe. Thus, we will be able to catch a glimpse of the beer brewer and training center (The Brew Society), the horticultural pole, the integration site (ANDES) or the marinated pole. 5 fruits and vegetables a day? and more!
To finish this visit, we enter a huge warehouse where fruits and vegetables are mixed together. While some people recognize several varieties of apples or tomatoes, others wonder about a particular fruit or vegetable. Artichokes, pineapples, cherries, strawberries, carrots, but also parsnips, sweet potatoes or melons... few fruits and vegetables are missing in this warehouse! Although all these fruits and vegetables are appetizing, you can not buy them directly at the MIN. You will have to go to your local greengrocers, to the markets of the Rouen metropolis, or to restaurants to taste them raw or cooked.
If you wish, you can eat at the restaurant on the MIN, which is open to individuals. Le Carreau des Halles ; Tel : 02.35.70.94.69 ; brasserie.lecarreaudeshalles@outlook.fr
