Market
Grand marché de Lamballe
Lamballe-Armor · Côtes-d’Armor
On Thursday mornings, the big Lamballe market fills Place du Champ-de-Foire and the town centre; a small producers’ market is held there on Sundays.
- Day
- Thursday
- Hours
- Morning
- Suggested time
- 1 to 2 hours
- Type of place
- Main market · Lamballe · Thursday
- Atmosphere
- A big, colourful market, in the heart of the Penthièvre.
- Getting there
- Place du Marché and Place du Champ-de-Foire: 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
These scores are calculated from what the page records: official rating, facilities, difficulty, duration and location. They are a guide, not a substitute for contacting the venue, especially about accessibility.
About
Every Thursday morning, all year round, the big Lamballe market sets up on Place du Champ-de-Foire and spreads into the town centre. It brings together a great many stallholders and local producers. It is an important and colourful event, ideal for stocking up on fresh produce and Breton specialities. On Sunday mornings, a small market of three or four producers is held at the end of the square, towards Rue Saint-Martin, with fruit, seasonal vegetables and flowers. After the market, you can visit the Musée Mathurin Méheut in Lamballe-Armor, about 100 m away, and the Musée de la Poterie in Lamballe-Armor, about 8 minutes by car (4.1 km).
What you will see
- Thursday morning
- Place du Champ-de-Foire and town centre
- A great many stallholders
- Local producers
- A small market on Sundays
- Free entry
Tips on the spot
- Thursday is the big day: come early.
- For a more intimate atmosphere, choose the small Sunday morning market.
- For a walk afterwards: “Au Pays de Saint-Guihen”, a 9.8 km loop of medium difficulty, starts from Landéhen., about 9 minutes by car (5.5 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 Lamballe market held?
On Thursday mornings, and a small market on Sunday mornings.
Where is it held?
Place du Champ-de-Foire, and in the town centre on Thursdays.
What is there to visit after the market?
The Musée Mathurin Méheut, about 100 m away; then the Musée de la Poterie, about 8 minutes by car (4.1 km).
Source: Liste transmise par l'editeur, coordonnees geocodees via api-adresse.data.gouv.fr.
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