THE MARKETS OF QUIBERON AND SURROUNDINGS
Just 10 minutes from the great beaches of Erdeven and Carnac, your 3-star campsite welcomes you to the heart of Brittany. Le Saint Laurent is a small, family-run campsite on a quiet, natural site between Erdeven and Auray, ideally located for discovering the wonders of the Gulf of Morbihan.
Would you like to do your shopping near the campsite, with local producers? Markets are renowned for their authenticity and variety of produce. You can stroll through the colorful stalls offering fresh, quality local produce. Tourists can enjoy fabulous Breton specialties. You’ll find crêpes, kouignamanns and salted butter caramels, as well as delicious local vegetables and seafood such as oysters, fish and shellfish.
Market days in Quiberon
There are two markets in Quiberon, a smaller seasonal market and a larger weekly market:
– On Wednesday mornings in Port Haliguen, the seasonal market
– The weekly market takes place on Saturday mornings in Place du Varquez.
There are also nocturnes and semi-nocturnes:
– Tuesday: Esplanade Hoche – from 6pm (July and August)
– Wednesday: Port-Maria – from 6pm (July and August)
Other markets near Quiberon
– Monday: Auray, town center and market hall – 8.15 a.m. to 2 p.m.
– Tuesday: Carnac, organic farmers’ market in Parc le Vavasseur ; Etel, place de la République – from 8am to 1pm; La Trinité-sur-Mer, place du Voulien – 8am to 1pm; Locmariaquer, place Dariorigum (September to May) and place de Gaulle (June to August) – 9am to 1pm (where you can find your favorite store).
– Wednesday: Carnac, parking Saint-Fiacre, mornings – 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
– Thursday: Auray, organic market, place Notre-Dame – 5pm to 8pm; Brec’h, place Kreisker – 4pm to 7pm (6:30pm in winter); Carnac, special local producers’ market, placette de Port-En-Dro – 8am to 1pm; Crac’h, place de l’Église – 9am to 1pm; Pluneret, place Vincent Jollivet – 8am to 1pm; Saint Pierre Quiberon, place du marché – 8am to 1pm
– Friday: Auray, local producers’ market, place Notre-Dame – 8am to 12:30pm; La Trinité-sur-Mer, place du Voulien – 8am to 1pm; Plouharnel, place de Gaulle – 8am to 1pm; Locoal-Mendon, place de l’Église – 4:30pm to 7pm
– Saturday: Erdeven, rue des Menhirs – 7am to 1pm; Landévant, parking de l’Église – 9:30am to 12:30pm; Locmariaquer, place Dariorigum (September to May) and place de Gaulle (June to August) – 9am to 1pm; Quiberon, Place du Varquez – 8am to 1pm ; Pluvigner, Place Saint-Michel – 8am to 1pm ; Saint-Philibert, Rue du Ponant – 8am to 1pm ; Sainte-Anne d’Auray, Place Nicolazic – 8:30am to 1pm
– Sunday: Belz, Centre-bourg – 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Carnac, Parking Saint Fiacre – 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
– Every day: Auray: Les Halles, Place de la République – 8am to 1pm; La Trinité-sur-Mer: La Halle aux poissons, Cours des Quais, 8:30am to 12:30pm, then from 4:30pm.
– Monday to Friday: return of fishing from an independent professional. Meet on the old mole from 5:30pm.
Weekly fruit, vegetable and fish sales
– Fruit and vegetable market: Les Halles du Centre in Vannes. This market takes place in the morning.
– Port de la Trinité-sur-Mer: You can find a fish market in this town.
– Quiberon: oysters from Eric Cailloce, oyster farmer in Saint-Philibert.
Other markets in Morbihan
Penthievre and Merville : A weekly market is held here.
You can find a market in La Ville d’Haliguen.
Camping on the island: If you’re on an island in Morbihan, you can check market times with the local campsite.
For detailed information on opening times, courses, accommodation, etc., you can contact the town hall of each city or visit their official website.
You can also visit the region’s dedicated tourism page for information on local markets, activity ideas and available accommodation.
For parking, there may be parking lots close to the markets, but this can vary from town to town. It’s best to check local information for parking options.
If you’re looking for ideas for activities around the markets, you can request specific suggestions for a given town or vacation period.
How do I get to the Quiberon market from the campsite?
The Quiberon market is a 37-minute drive via the D768.
These quality markets also feature local artists displaying their creations, and maybe even some music played by talented musicians. Enjoy these moments of conviviality and discovery during your vacation in Quiberon Bay!
Brittany’s markets reflect local life and the region’s rich culture and gastronomy, and offer visitors unique and authentic experiences. Whether you’re looking for culinary discoveries, handcrafted souvenirs or simply a good time, Brittany’s markets are the perfect place to experience the Breton atmosphere and soak up its charm. Prepare your menu as you would at home, with unique products!
