Market
Marché de Fouesnant
Fouesnant · Finistère
On Friday mornings, the big Fouesnant market brings together local producers and craftspeople on Place du Général-de-Gaulle, with a small organic market on Saturdays.
- Day
- Friday
- Hours
- Morning
- Suggested time
- 1 to 2 hours
- Type of place
- Main market · Fouesnant · Friday
- Atmosphere
- A big, friendly town centre market.
- Getting there
- Town centre: 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
All year round, the big Fouesnant market is held on Friday mornings, on Place du Général-de-Gaulle, in the town centre. It brings together local producers and craftspeople: it is the big event of the week in Fouesnant-les Glénan. On Saturday mornings, a small organic market sets up on Place de l’Église. In July and August, a market is also held on Wednesday mornings in Beg-Meil. After the market, you can visit the Pointe de Beg-Meil in Fouesnant, about 9 minutes by car (6 km), and the Château de Kériolet in Concarneau, about 20 minutes by car (13 km). By the sea, Cap-Coz beach, in Fouesnant, is about 5 minutes by car (2.5 km), and Bot Conan beach about 6 minutes by car (3.9 km).
What you will see
- Friday morning
- Place du Général-de-Gaulle
- Local producers and craftspeople
- Organic market on Saturdays
- Beg-Meil on Wednesdays in summer
- Cap-Coz beach, 5 minutes by car (2.5 km)
Tips on the spot
- Taste Fouesnant cider from the producers.
- On Saturdays, stop at the small organic market on Place de l’Église.
- In summer, go to the Beg-Meil market on Wednesdays.
- Another day: about 7 minutes by car, the La Forêt-Fouesnant market is held on Sunday mornings; about 13 minutes by car, the Bénodet market is held on Monday mornings.
- Bring some cash: some small producers do not take cards.
Frequently asked questions
When is the main Fouesnant market held?
On Friday mornings, all year round.
Where is it held?
Place du Général-de-Gaulle, in the town centre.
What is there to visit after the market?
The Pointe de Beg-Meil, about 9 minutes by car (6 km); then the Château de Kériolet, about 20 minutes by car (13 km).
Which beach can you go to after the market?
Cap-Coz beach, in Fouesnant, about 5 minutes by car (2.5 km).
Source: Liste transmise par l'editeur, coordonnees geocodees via api-adresse.data.gouv.fr.
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