Market
Marché d’été de Santec
Santec · Finistère
On Fridays from 5 pm to 8 pm, in July and August, a summer market sets up at Dossen, in Santec, facing the island of Batz.
- Day
- Friday, in July and August
- Hours
- 5pm to 8pm
- Suggested time
- 1 to 2 hours
- Type of place
- Summer market · Santec · Friday evening
- Atmosphere
- A summer evening market by the sea.
- Getting there
- Place de Poulgueguen: 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
In summer, Santec has its evening market: on Fridays, from 5 pm to 8 pm, at Dossen. In 2026, it ran from 3 July to 28 August. Dossen is the coastal district of Santec, between the dunes, the state forest and the big beaches facing the island of Batz. An end-of-day market, to end the week by the sea. After the market, you can visit the Château de Kérouzéré in Sibiril, about 12 minutes by car (7.4 km), and the Château de Kerjean in Saint-Vougay, about 27 minutes by car (20 km). By the sea, Dossen beach, in Santec, is about 1 km away, and Théven beach about 6 minutes by car (2.1 km).
What you will see
- Friday from 5 pm to 8 pm
- In July and August
- At Dossen
- Facing the island of Batz
- Evening market
- Dossen beach, 1 km away
Tips on the spot
- Come after the beach: the market opens at 5 pm.
- Then take a walk in the Santec state forest.
- On Wednesday mornings, go to the Roscoff market.
- Another day: about 10 minutes by car, the Saint-Pol-de-Léon summer market is held on Sundays, from 12 July to 30 August, from 9 am to 1 pm; about 10 minutes by car, the main Saint-Pol-de-Léon market is held on Tuesday mornings.
- Bring some cash: some small producers do not take cards.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Santec market held?
On Fridays from 5 pm to 8 pm, in July and August.
Where is it held?
At Dossen, the coastal district of Santec.
What is there to visit after the market?
The Château de Kérouzéré, about 12 minutes by car (7.4 km); then the Château de Kerjean, about 27 minutes by car (20 km).
Which beach can you go to after the market?
Dossen beach, in Santec, about 1 km away.
Is there another market nearby?
Yes, about 10 minutes by car (6.3 km): the Saint-Pol-de-Léon summer market is held on Sundays, from 12 July to 30 August, from 9 am to 1 pm.
Source: Liste transmise par l'editeur, coordonnees geocodees via api-adresse.data.gouv.fr.
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