THE MARKETS OF CARNAC AND SURROUNDINGS
Between the weekly markets, the farmers’ markets organized in summer and the night markets that punctuate your evenings, take advantage of your vacations in Morbihan to fill up on souvenirs and local products! Do you like to set off on your bike in the morning with a shopping basket on the luggage rack, or stroll after your evening meal between the stalls of creative artisans? Discover all the markets around Carnac and the Quiberon peninsula!
Market days in Carnac
All year round, the streets of Carnac come alive on Wednesdays and Sundays for the traditional weekly markets. The stalls are set up in the Saint-Fiacre parking lot in Carnac-Ville. During the summer season, a third market is held every week in the Parc Vavasseur behind the tourist office, this time on the Carnac-Plage side. It’s a farmers’ and organic market, ideal for stocking up on local produce or bringing back gourmet souvenirs for your loved ones at the end of your vacation.
In July and August, the town of Carnac also comes alive with night markets. These take place every Thursday evening from 6pm, and are followed by a fest-noz until 11pm. Just a stone’s throw from the world-famous alignments of menhirs, a unique opportunity for the whole family to relax, discover local know-how and immerse themselves in Breton culture!
Night markets near Carnac
Looking for other evening entertainment for the duration of your stay in Morbihan? In summer, night markets are held almost every day of the week around Carnac and Quiberon.
On Mondays, gather in Erdeven’s main street from 6pm to discover a variety of stalls selling local jewelry, art, sweets and aperitifs. A merry-go-round is also set up in front of the town hall for children’s enjoyment.
On Tuesdays, head to the Esplanade Hoche in Saint-Pierre-de-Quiberon for a semi-nightly craft market, or to the one in Port-Louis for an excursion to Lorient.
On Wednesday evenings, the town of Plouhinec comes alive with Artisa’Noz: night markets featuring local craftsmen and creators.
On Thursdays, you’ll find other summer night markets in Morbihan, notably in Sarzeau on the Rhuys peninsula, and in Ploemeur near Lorient. Two weekly night markets to round off your day after a visit to the Château de Suscinio or the Cité de la voile Éric Tabarly.
On Fridays, discover the events and products on offer in Arzon at the entrance to the Gulf of Morbihan, or in Étel on the Place des Thoniers. Perfect after a cruise among the islands of the Gulf or in the Ria d’Étel!
Depending on the activities and excursions on your program, you’ll always find a night market to round off your day of discovering Morbihan!
Other markets near camping Saint-Laurent
All year round, and especially in summer, there are renowned markets to discover around your Saint-Laurent campsite. During the summer months, Brittany’s liveliest markets are packed with stalls and even more festive and convivial than the rest of the year. Among the most beautiful in the area are those of Auray and Vannes. These two markets are among the largest in Morbihan. They all benefit from a charming setting, in the heart of a medieval town with a historic port.
In Auray, the weekly market is held on Monday mornings. Shopkeepers sell local produce, fresh fish, fruit and vegetables, as well as homemade specialities and handicrafts in every street in the town center. Other markets take place in the town during the week, notably on Place Notre-Dame, with the organic market on Thursday afternoons and the farmers’ market on Friday mornings. On Sundays, a traditional market awaits you in the morning on the station forecourt, as well as an all-day craft market on the pretty port of Saint-Goustan.
In Vannes, exhibitors take up positions around the “Halle aux Lices” and the “Halle aux poissons”, in the heart of the medieval city of timber-framed houses. Every Wednesday and Saturday, you’ll find a host of local producers, as well as stalls selling clothes, jewelry and accessories of all kinds. A meeting place for hedonists, the Vannes market is the ideal place to sample the culinary riches of Morbihan, from the famous Kouign amann and the unmissable salted butter to ciders and the treasures of the sea.
Other markets to discover during your stay at camping Saint-Laurent. Whether you’re looking to do your shopping or simply enjoy a stroll, you’ll find plenty of places to visit in La Trinité-sur-Mer, Plouharnel, Locmariaquer and Larmor Baden. In Morbihan, every village has its own market, and even more so in summer!
