Market
Marché du Faou
Le Faou · Finistère
On Saturdays from 9 am to noon, the Le Faou flavours market brings together local and organic produce on Place aux Foires, on the quay of this small town of character.
- Day
- Saturday
- Hours
- 9am to 12pm
- Suggested time
- 1 to 2 hours
- Type of place
- Local produce market · Le Faou · Saturday
- Atmosphere
- A small flavours market, on the quay.
- Getting there
- Rue de la Grève: 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 Le Faou flavours market is held all year round on Saturdays, from 9 am to noon, on Place aux Foires, on the quay. Held weekly, it showcases local and organic produce. Le Faou is a small town of character at the far end of an estuary of the Brest roadstead, on the road to the Crozon peninsula. Its slate-hung houses line the main street. After the market, you can visit Daoulas, about 13 minutes by car (13 km), and the National Navy Museum in Brest, about 29 minutes by car (32 km).
What you will see
- Saturday from 9 am to noon
- Place aux Foires, on the quay
- Local and organic produce
- Small town of character
- All year round
- Free entry
Tips on the spot
- Then stroll along the main street and its old houses.
- Arrive early: the market closes at noon.
- Carry on to the Cranou forest or the Crozon peninsula.
- Another day: in Pont-de-Buis-lès-Quimerch, about 15 minutes by car, the Pont-de-Buis market is held on Friday mornings.
- Bring some cash: some small producers do not take cards.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Faou market held?
On Saturdays from 9 am to noon, all year round.
Where is it held?
Place aux Foires, on the quay.
What can you find at the market?
Local and organic produce.
What is there to visit after the market?
Daoulas, about 13 minutes by car (13 km), to see: the Abbaye de Daoulas and its cloister; then the National Navy Museum, about 29 minutes by car (32 km).
Source: Liste transmise par l'editeur, coordonnees geocodees via api-adresse.data.gouv.fr.
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