Local products are there
What if a real vacation consisted of taking the time to live and strolling through a market with local colors every morning? Head to the Gulf of Morbihan where you can meet passionate producers and discover the authentic gourmet flavors of Brittany. For an unforgettable stay why not settle down at the gates of Vannes in our campsite in Morbihan, the Jardins du Morbihan, at the gates of Vannes?Discover our selection of markets in Morbihan not to be missed.
Vannes market
No need to go far from the campsite located close to nature to enjoy the unique atmosphere of the Morbihan markets, including that of Vannes just 12 km away. The Vannes market takes place on Wednesdays and Saturdays (mornings from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.) on the Place des Lices as well as in the surrounding streets of the historic heart of the city. Also called Marché des Lices, it’s the meeting place for epicureans! Its stalls are full of fish and shellfish caught daily, seasonal fruits and vegetables and even typical cold meats and cheeses. You will also find the region’s culinary treasures such as Kouign-amann or salted butter caramel. Also enjoy the halls all year round: Fish market (Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday morning from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.) and Halle des Lices (Tuesday to Sunday or every day in July-August, morning from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. ).
Carnac market
The market of Carnac, the seaside resort famous for its alignments of menhirs, is held at Place Saint-Fiacre and in its surrounding streets (Wednesdays and Saturdays, in the morning only from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. or 2:30 p.m.). There you will find freshly caught seafood (oysters from the Gulf of Morbihan, scallops, spider crabs, periwinkles, sea bass, sea bream, etc.) and other fresh or even organic products (fruit, vegetables, cold meats, meat, etc.) . 250 exhibitors and producers offer you their local products at this colorful market in downtown Carnac.
Auray market
27 km from the campsite, don’t miss the Auray Market, a historic event which brings together nearly 200 local producers and artisans during the winter and double that number in summer. Head to downtown Auray between Place Maréchal Joffre and Place de la République (Mondays, mornings from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.). Also take the time to stroll around the local producers’ market (Place Notre-Dame, takes place every Friday morning from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.) or the station market (Place Raoul Dautry, 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.). Every day of the year, enjoy fresh produce at Les Halles (Place de la République, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.).
Lorient market
The port city of Lorient is home to many Morbihan markets, including the unmissable one in the city center at Les Halles de Merville (Wednesday and Saturday mornings) near the covered market open from Tuesday to Sunday. Don’t miss its non-food markets like Gratiferia, a large 100% free market (Place Paul Bert, one Saturday per quarter) or its daily events on the sidelines of the Interceltic Festival
Ploemeur market
Ploemeur, a small town between land and sea, invites you to discover its 3 food and clothing markets every week (winter in the morning from 8:15 a.m. to 1 p.m., summer in the morning from 7:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.). Don’t miss this must-see of the Morbihan markets, which takes place on Sundays at Place Falquerho. Ploemeur also offers small markets all year round on Wednesdays in the same square or on Mondays facing the beach (Place Gustave Le Floc’h, Lomener).
The night markets of Morbihan : enjoy the nightlife in Brittany
Do you love going to the Morbihan markets in the morning? You can also enjoy traders and producers in the evening during a night out. During summer periods only, these night markets in Morbihan offer you the opportunity to have a good time on a balmy summer night. Our campsite reveals the 5 unmissable night markets which take place every year during the summer:
- Auray market: organic market Place Notre-Dame every Thursday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Lorient market: organic market Place de l’Hôtel de ville every Tuesday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
- Carnac night market: every Thursday from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.
- Summer night market in Erdeven: every Monday from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
- Local craft night market: every Friday in July/August from 5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
- Night market in Etel: every Friday from 6 p.m.
If you discover Morbihan, take advantage of all the markets it offers: morning market or night market in Vannes, Carnac, Auray, Lorient or even Ploemeur. You will also like the Questembert market, those of Larmor Baden, Saint-Gildas-de-Rhuys or Damgan. To not miss these markets in Morbihan, book now your pitch, lodge tent or comfortable mobile home at the Jardins du Morbihan, campsite with water park and heated swimming pool.
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