Market
Marché de Guémené-Penfao
Guémené-Penfao · Loire-Atlantique
On Friday mornings, the Guémené-Penfao market sets up on Rue and Place de l’Église: cheesemongers, fishmongers, market gardeners, poultry, crêpes and flowers.
- Day
- Friday
- Hours
- Morning
- Suggested time
- 1 to 2 hours
- Type of place
- Market · Guémené-Penfao · Friday
- Atmosphere
- A village market, around the church.
- Getting there
- Place de l’Église: 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, the Guémené-Penfao market sets up on Rue and Place de l’Église, in the heart of the village. Several stallholders attend: cheesemongers, florists, fishmongers, market gardeners, a butcher-charcutier, poultry, crêpes and galettes, tea and coffee. Guémené-Penfao is a town in north-western Loire-Atlantique, in the Don valley. After the market, you can visit the Château de la Groulaie in Blain, about 23 minutes by car (20 km), and Les Corbinières in Guipry-Messac, about 28 minutes by car (20 km).
What you will see
- Friday morning
- Rue and Place de l’Église
- Cheesemongers and fishmongers
- Market gardeners and poultry
- Crêpes and galettes
- Free entry
Tips on the spot
- Come early in the morning for the widest choice.
- For a walk afterwards: “Circuit de Ker Aline au Bout du Pont”, a 4.5 km easy loop, starts very close to the market.
- 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 Guémené-Penfao market held?
On Friday mornings.
Where is it held?
Rue and Place de l’Église.
What can you find at the market?
Cheese, flowers, fish, vegetables, meat, poultry, crêpes, tea and coffee.
What is there to visit after the market?
The Château de la Groulaie, about 23 minutes by car (20 km); then Les Corbinières, about 28 minutes by car (20 km).
Source: Liste transmise par l'editeur, coordonnees geocodees via api-adresse.data.gouv.fr.
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