Marché Couvert de Cilaos is a small, covered market near the town centre where you’ll find local produce, artisan foods, embroidery, and a few souvenirs made in the cirque. It's calm, weatherproof, and a good stop after a hike or before heading back down the mountain.

What to expect:

• Packets of real lentilles de Cilaos (not all are)

• Herbal teas, dried fruit, homemade jam, and honey

• Embroidered tablecloths and doilies in the Cilaos style

• Bottled pickles, spice blends, and small woodwork stalls

• Indoor layout, a few vendors are also outside on busy days

It’s not big, but it’s a reliable spot for food souvenirs and one of the easiest places to find genuine local embroidery.

👉 Ask vendors where their lentils were grown. The real ones are small, earthy, and more expensive than imported substitutes.