Market
Marché de Carquefou
Carquefou · Loire-Atlantique
On Thursdays from 8 am to 1 pm, the Carquefou market sets up at Espace Mellay and Place Saint-Pierre: fish, greengrocers, cheese, crêpes, flowers and clothing.
- Day
- Thursday
- Hours
- 8am to 1pm
- Suggested time
- 1 to 2 hours
- Type of place
- Market · Carquefou · Thursday
- Atmosphere
- A varied town centre market.
- Getting there
- Place Aristide-Briand: 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
Every Thursday morning, from 8 am to 1 pm, the Carquefou market sets up at Espace Mellay and Place Saint-Pierre, in the centre of the town. There are fish and shellfish, fruit and vegetables, a butcher, charcuterie, poultry, cheese, pastries, dried fruit, crêpes and galettes. Asian food, Italian products, wine, flowers, clothing, lingerie and haberdashery complete the offer. After the market, you can visit the Musée d’Arts de Nantes, about 19 minutes by car (13 km), and the Château des ducs de Bretagne in Nantes, about 20 minutes by car (13 km).
What you will see
- Thursday from 8 am to 1 pm
- Espace Mellay and Place Saint-Pierre
- Fish and shellfish
- Food and clothing
- Free entry
Tips on the spot
- Come early in the morning for the widest choice.
- Another day: about 9 minutes by car, the Sainte-Luce-sur-Loire market is held on Saturdays from 8 am to 1 pm; in Nantes, about 12 minutes by car, the Bourgeonnière market is held on Tuesdays from 4 pm to 8 pm.
- 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 Carquefou market held?
On Thursdays from 8 am to 1 pm.
Where is it held?
Espace Mellay and Place Saint-Pierre.
What can you find at the market?
Fish, fruit and vegetables, meat, cheese, crêpes, flowers, clothing and haberdashery.
What is there to visit after the market?
The Musée d’Arts de Nantes, about 19 minutes by car (13 km); then the Château des ducs de Bretagne, about 20 minutes by car (13 km).
Source: Liste transmise par l'editeur, coordonnees geocodees via api-adresse.data.gouv.fr.
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