Market
Marché de Moncontour
Moncontour · Côtes-d’Armor
On Tuesdays from 4.30 pm to 7.30 pm, around ten producers set up on Place de Penthièvre, in Moncontour, a Petite Cité de Caractère, near the church of Saint-Mathurin.
- Day
- Tuesday
- Hours
- 4:30pm to 7:30pm
- Suggested time
- 1 to 2 hours
- Type of place
- Market · Moncontour · Tuesday
- Atmosphere
- A small end-of-day market, in a medieval town.
- Getting there
- Place du Martray: parking is often tight on market days, so come early.
Who this place suits
- With family
- 6/10
- As a couple
- 7/10
- With friends
- 7/10
- Solo
- 7/10
- With a dog
- 5/10
- Reduced mobility
- 4/10
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About
Every Tuesday, all year round, from 4.30 pm to 7.30 pm, Moncontour hosts its market on Place de Penthièvre, in the historic centre, a short walk from the church of Saint-Mathurin. Around ten stallholders and local producers offer fresh produce and Breton specialities. It is a late afternoon market. Moncontour is a Petite Cité de Caractère, encircled by ramparts. There are free car parks at the foot of the ramparts and on the squares of the historic centre. After the market, you can visit the Croix de Bélizal in Trébry, about 14 minutes by car (8.1 km), and the Musée de la Poterie in Lamballe-Armor, about 22 minutes by car (21 km).
What you will see
- Tuesday from 4.30 pm to 7.30 pm
- Around ten stallholders
- Place de Penthièvre
- Near the church of Saint-Mathurin
- Petite Cité de Caractère
- Free entry
Tips on the spot
- Park for free at the foot of the ramparts.
- Arrive a little early to stroll through the lanes of the town.
- For a walk afterwards: “Sous le Sceau de Boishardy”, a 14.7 km loop of medium difficulty, starts from Bréhand., about 8 minutes by car (7.3 km).
- Bring some cash: some small producers do not take cards.
- Bring your own bags and containers to cut down on packaging.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Moncontour market held?
On Tuesdays from 4.30 pm to 7.30 pm, all year round.
Where is it held?
Place de Penthièvre, near the church of Saint-Mathurin.
How many stallholders are there?
About ten.
What is there to visit after the market?
The Croix de Bélizal, about 14 minutes by car (8.1 km); then the Musée de la Poterie, about 22 minutes by car (21 km).
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