Market
Grand marché de Paimpol
Paimpol · Côtes-d’Armor
On Tuesday mornings, 119 traders run the Paimpol market, on Place du Martray, Place des Halles and Place de la Vieille-Tour, in the heart of the town.
- Day
- Tuesday
- Hours
- Morning
- Suggested time
- 1 to 2 hours
- Type of place
- Main market · Paimpol · Tuesday
- Atmosphere
- A big harbour market, in the heart of the town.
- Getting there
- Place du Martray and Place des Halles: 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 morning, the Paimpol market sets up on Place du Martray, Place des Halles and Place de la Vieille-Tour, as well as on Rue Saint-Vincent and Rue de l’Église. Over the year, 119 regular traders take part. In summer, it starts around 8 am and ends around 1.30 pm; in winter, it runs from about 9 am to noon. Paimpol is the big port of the Goëlo, known for its coco beans, its bay oysters and the blue lobster of Loguivy-de-la-Mer. After the market, you can visit the Beauport abbey in Paimpol, about 5 minutes by car (2.6 km), and the Croix lighthouse in Ploubazlanec, about 8 minutes by car (3.3 km).
What you will see
- Tuesday morning
- 119 traders
- Place du Martray, Place des Halles and Place de la Vieille-Tour
- From 8 am to 1.30 pm in summer
- From 9 am to noon in winter
- Free entry
Tips on the spot
- In winter, the market only starts around 9 am.
- After the market, take a walk around the harbour.
- Another day: about 7 minutes by car, the Ploubazlanec market is held on Sunday mornings; about 12 minutes by car, the Plouézec market is held on Saturdays from 8.30 am to noon.
- For a walk afterwards: “De Plounez au Trieux”, an 8.2 km easy loop, starts from Paimpol., about 5 minutes by car (3.1 km).
- Bring some cash: some small producers do not take cards.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Paimpol market held?
On Tuesday mornings: from about 8 am to 1.30 pm in summer, from 9 am to noon in winter.
Where is it held?
Place du Martray, Place des Halles and Place de la Vieille-Tour, Rue Saint-Vincent and Rue de l’Église.
How many traders are there?
119 regular traders over the year.
What is there to visit after the market?
The Beauport abbey, about 5 minutes by car (2.6 km); then the Croix lighthouse, about 8 minutes by car (3.3 km).
Source: Liste transmise par l'editeur, coordonnees geocodees via api-adresse.data.gouv.fr.
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