[1] The Covered Market is one of the oldest, most grandiose in France and is home to traditional local food producers and retailers.

Messin architect Pierre-Sylvestre Jaunez reconfigured the edifice in order to install a municipal covered market into its walls,[6] a function that it has kept until today.

[7] The backyard, the Chamber's Square (French: Place de la Chambre), is surrounded by numerous local food restaurants.

It is home to numerous traders, mostly food retailers, including greengrocers, butchers, cheesemakers, and wine dealers.

There are also traditional market shops selling fresh, local food, such as quiche, potée, and Lorrain pâté.