Market
Marché Bottière
Nantes · Loire-Atlantique
On Wednesday evenings, around thirty traders set up on Place du Commandant-Cousteau, in the heart of the Bottière-Chénaie eco-district, in Nantes.
- Day
- Wednesday
- Hours
- Late afternoon
- Suggested time
- 1 to 2 hours
- Type of place
- End-of-day market · Nantes Bottière · Wednesday
- Atmosphere
- A Wednesday evening neighbourhood market.
- Getting there
- Place du Commandant-Cousteau: 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
The Bottière market is held on Wednesday evenings, on Place du Commandant-Cousteau, in the heart of the Bottière-Chénaie eco-district, in eastern Nantes. This food market hosts around thirty travelling traders, on a square fitted with water and electricity. In a fast-developing area, it has become the Wednesday evening meeting point for local residents. After the market, you can visit the Musée d’Arts de Nantes, about 11 minutes by car (4.9 km), and the Château des ducs de Bretagne in Nantes, about 12 minutes by car (5.3 km).
What you will see
- Wednesday evening
- Around thirty traders
- Food market
- Bottière-Chénaie eco-district
- Place du Commandant-Cousteau
- Free entry
Tips on the spot
- Drop by on the way home from work.
- The square is laid out for the market: park in the neighbouring streets.
- Bring your bags for the week’s shopping.
- Another day: about 4 minutes by car, the Doulon market is held on Sundays from 8 am to 1 pm; about 5 minutes by car, the Marrière market is held on Fridays from 8 am to 1 pm.
- Bring some cash: some small producers do not take cards.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Bottière market held?
On Wednesday evenings.
Where is it held?
Place du Commandant-Cousteau, in the Bottière-Chénaie eco-district.
How many traders are there?
About thirty.
What is there to visit after the market?
The Musée d’Arts de Nantes, about 11 minutes by car (4.9 km); then the Château des ducs de Bretagne, about 12 minutes by car (5.3 km).
See also the markets in Nantes.
Source: Liste transmise par l'editeur, coordonnees geocodees via api-adresse.data.gouv.fr.
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