Market
Marché de Châteaubourg
Châteaubourg · Ille-et-Vilaine
On Fridays from 8 am to 1 pm, the traditional Châteaubourg market sets up in the Vilaine car park, a short walk from the Bel Air shopping centre.
- Day
- Friday
- Hours
- 8am to 1pm
- Suggested time
- 1 to 2 hours
- Type of place
- Market · Châteaubourg · Friday
- Atmosphere
- A traditional small-town market.
- Getting there
- Vilaine car park: 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
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
Every Friday morning, from 8 am to 1 pm, the traditional Châteaubourg market sets up in the Vilaine car park. It is held a short walk from the Bel Air shopping centre. Regular traders and a few occasional ones have their place. Châteaubourg is a small town on the banks of the Vilaine, east of Rennes, on the road to Vitré. After the market, you can visit Châteaugiron, about 13 minutes by car (12 km), and the Château de Vitré, about 18 minutes by car (15 km).
What you will see
- Friday from 8 am to 1 pm
- Vilaine car park
- Near the Bel Air shopping centre
- All year round
- Free entry
Tips on the spot
- After the market, walk along the nearby Vilaine.
- Another day: about 15 minutes by car, the Châteaugiron market is held on Thursday mornings.
- For a walk afterwards: “La boucle du Gue”, an 8.7 km loop, starts from Servon-sur-Vilaine., about 8 minutes by car (7.2 km).
- Bring some cash: some small producers do not take cards.
- Bring your own bags and containers to cut down on packaging.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Châteaubourg market held?
On Fridays from 8 am to 1 pm.
Where is it held?
In the Vilaine car park, near the Bel Air shopping centre.
What is there to visit after the market?
Châteaugiron, about 13 minutes by car (12 km), to see: the Château de Châteaugiron and its keep; then the Château de Vitré, about 18 minutes by car (15 km).
Source: Liste transmise par l'editeur, coordonnees geocodees via api-adresse.data.gouv.fr.
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