La Condamine market unveils temporary layout on Place d'Armes

On Tuesday, Monaco Town Hall presented the first visuals of the temporary layout that will accommodate its traders during the 13 months of refurbishment work, from January 2026 to early 2027.

At a press conference held on 1 October, Georges Marsan confirmed that planning permission had been officially submitted to the government authorities for the restructuring of La Condamine market. “It’s essential that the venue, so dear to the people of Monaco, can continue to function! It’s a place where people can swap ideas and enjoy each other’s company, and it’s important to maintain consumer habits. I intend to make sure of it!” said the Mayor.

According to the provisional timetable, the kiosks will be installed in January 2026, enabling traders to carry on in the current food hall until the end-of-year festivities. The new market is due to open in early 2027.

The press conference was held in the council chamber © Mairie de Monaco — *The press conference was held in the council chamber* © Mairie de Monaco

Tailor-made temporary facilities

The interim measures comprise ten wooden kiosks, fully equipped for catering activities. “We’ll be installing a pizza oven for making the traditional socca. There will be a completely refrigerated booth for making sushis,” explained Jean-Philippe Verdino, Head of the Communal Estate department, stressing the project’s personalised approach.

Two large marquees will complete the layout: the first, measuring 17 x 10 metres, will house the other businesses and seating for 65, while the second, measuring 12 x 6 metres, will house Solis Bio. Total seating for almost 300 exceeds current capacity.

*3D projection of the temporary set-up during the work on the food hall © Milmo Studio*

Unprecedented financial support

“Stall fees will be waived for those who currently have a booth in the food hall and will occupy the temporary facility,” announced Marjorie Crovetto, deputy mayor responsible for trade. Water, electricity and professional equipment will also be provided free of charge.

Of the 21 existing businesses, 18 will be relocated to Place d’Armes. Two have decided to retire, while the Le Zinc bar’s licence will not be renewed, as the Town Hall plans to replace it with a wine merchant.

Located at the foot of the Rock between Place d’Armes and rue Terrazzani, the La Condamine market has always been a treasured venue for the Monegasque population. After two renovations in 1992 and 2012, it will get a new lease of life in early 2027 © Jerome Hein – The A Group

A construction site that meets environmental standards

“We’ll be installing sensors and sound level metres inside and outside the food hall to monitor noise emissions,” explains François Lallemand, deputy head of Technical Services. The project uses the BD2M (Bâtiments Durables Méditerranéens de Monaco) approach, with a fully enclosed site to keep disturbance to a minimum.

The market gardeners’ opening hours will be cut back to midday, freeing up space for more tables at lunchtime. The lifts from rue Terrazzani and access to the car park will remain operational throughout the works.