Market
Marché de la Caserne Mellinet
Nantes · Loire-Atlantique
On Thursday evenings, on Place du 51e-Régiment-d’Artillerie, the Caserne Mellinet market brings together local producers and a tasting corner, in Nantes.
- Day
- Thursday
- Hours
- 5pm to 8pm
- Suggested time
- 1 to 2 hours
- Type of place
- Gourmet farmers’ market · Nantes Mellinet · Thursday evening
- Atmosphere
- A friendly Thursday evening market, among neighbours.
- Getting there
- Place du 51e-Régiment-d’Artillerie: 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
The Caserne Mellinet market is held on Thursday evenings, from 5 pm to 8 pm, on Place du 51e-Régiment-d’Artillerie, in the new district on the site of the former Mellinet barracks, in Nantes. This gourmet farmers’ market was launched by the associations Les Bouillonnantes and Terroirs 44. Every week, local producers sell directly, and a tasting area lets neighbours linger. After the market, you can visit the Musée d’Arts de Nantes, about 6 minutes by car (2.5 km), and the Château des ducs de Bretagne in Nantes, about 7 minutes by car (2.6 km).
What you will see
- Thursday from 5 pm to 8 pm
- Local producers selling directly
- Tasting area
- Former Mellinet barracks
- Run by two associations
- Free entry
Tips on the spot
- Come by bus: Saint-Donatien stop, line C1.
- Stay for a tasting after your shopping.
- Bring your bags for loose goods.
- Another day: about 4 minutes by car, the Marrière market is held on Fridays from 8 am to 1 pm; about 4 minutes by car, the Toutes-Aides market is held on Wednesdays from 8 am to 1 pm.
- Bring some cash: some small producers do not take cards.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Caserne Mellinet market held?
On Thursdays from 5 pm to 8 pm.
Who runs it?
The associations Les Bouillonnantes and Terroirs 44.
What is there to visit after the market?
The Musée d’Arts de Nantes, about 6 minutes by car (2.5 km); then the Château des ducs de Bretagne, about 7 minutes by car (2.6 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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