Market
Marché des Quatre-Moulins
Brest · Finistère
On Saturday mornings, the Quatre-Moulins market sets up on the esplanade of Avenue du Polygone, on the right bank of Brest, from 8.30 am to 12.30 pm.
- Day
- Saturday
- Hours
- 8:30am to 12:30pm
- Suggested time
- 1 to 2 hours
- Type of place
- Food and non-food market · Brest Quatre-Moulins · Saturday
- Atmosphere
- A family Saturday market, on the right bank.
- Getting there
- Avenue du Polygone: parking is often tight on market days, so come early.
Who this place suits
- With family
- 7/10
- As a couple
- 8/10
- 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
The Quatre-Moulins market is held on Saturdays, from 8.30 am to 12.30 pm, on the esplanade of Avenue du Polygone, in Brest. It is the big end-of-week market of the right bank, on the other side of the Penfeld from the city centre. It offers food and non-food goods. On Saturday mornings, Brest has three markets: Quatre-Moulins, the Kérinou covered market and the Saint-Martin covered market with its esplanade. After the market, you can visit the Château de Brest, about 5 minutes by car (2.1 km), and the National Navy Museum in Brest, about 7 minutes by car (2.5 km).
What you will see
- Saturday morning
- Esplanade de l’avenue du Polygone
- Brest right bank
- Food and non-food
- From 8.30 am to 12.30 pm
- Free entry
Tips on the spot
- In Brest, parking is banned on the market area: vehicles in the way are towed away.
- Come early on Saturday: it is the busiest day.
- On public holidays, Brest adjusts its market times: the city announces them a few days before.
- Another day: about 4 minutes by car, the Saint-Pierre market is held on Wednesdays from 8.30 am to 12.30 pm; about 7 minutes by car, the Sadi-Carnot market is held on Tuesdays from 8.30 am to 12.30 pm.
- Bring some cash: some small producers do not take cards.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Quatre-Moulins market held?
On Saturdays from 8.30 am to 12.30 pm.
Where is it held?
On the esplanade of Avenue du Polygone.
What can you find at the market?
Food and non-food goods.
What is there to visit after the market?
The Château de Brest, about 5 minutes by car (2.1 km); then the National Navy Museum, about 7 minutes by car (2.5 km).
See also the markets in Brest.
Source: Liste transmise par l'editeur, coordonnees geocodees via api-adresse.data.gouv.fr.
Stay in Brest
Places to stay that are still available, with current prices, compared across the main booking platforms.
Partner link: a booking made from this map may earn us a commission, at no extra cost to you.
Read in the journal
- ChristmasWhat to do in Brest during the Christmas holidaysThe Christmas market on Place de la Liberté, Océanopolis, the cable car and the Capucins, the Petit Minou lighthouse in winter: our ideas for the 2026 Christmas holidays in Brest.
- SeasonWhat to do in Brest during the All Saints’ holidaysThe Happy Quartz festival, Halloween magic at the Capucins, the renovated Océanopolis, the castle and Crozon: our ideas for the 2026 All Saints’ holidays in Brest.
- City guideWhat to do in Brest: the complete guideOcéanopolis, the castle and the Musée de la Marine, the cable car and the Ateliers des Capucins, the Petit Minou lighthouse, the Pointe Saint-Mathieu: what to do in and around Brest.
Traveller reviews
Nobody has reviewed this place yet.