Market
Marché des Châtelets
Nantes · Loire-Atlantique
On Wednesday mornings, around twenty traders set up on Place Esnoult-des-Châtelets, in Pirmil, in south Nantes: greengrocers, meat, fish, clothes.
- Day
- Wednesday
- Hours
- 8am to 1pm
- Suggested time
- 1 to 2 hours
- Type of place
- Neighbourhood market · Nantes Pirmil · Wednesday
- Atmosphere
- A neighbourhood market, south of the Loire.
- Getting there
- Place Esnoult-des-Châtelets: 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 Châtelets market is held every Wednesday, from 8 am to 1 pm, on Place Esnoult-des-Châtelets, in the Pirmil district, south of the Loire. Around twenty traders offer fresh produce, from greengrocers to meat and fish, as well as clothes. The market is well served by many public transport lines, around the Pirmil hub. After the market, you can visit the Château des ducs de Bretagne in Nantes, about 6 minutes by car (2.8 km), and the Musée d’Histoire de Nantes, about 7 minutes by car (2.7 km).
What you will see
- Wednesday from 8 am to 1 pm
- Around twenty traders
- Place Esnoult-des-Châtelets
- Pirmil district
- Well served by public transport
- Free entry
Tips on the spot
- Come by tram: Pirmil stop, line 2.
- Arrive before 11 am for the fish.
- Take the opportunity to walk along the nearby Sèvre or Loire.
- Another day: in Rezé, about 4 minutes by car, the Pont-Rousseau market is held on Fridays from 8 am to 12.45 pm; about 5 minutes by car, the Petite-Hollande market is held on Saturdays from 8 am to 1 pm.
- Bring some cash: some small producers do not take cards.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Châtelets market held?
On Wednesdays from 8 am to 1 pm.
Where is it held?
Place Esnoult-des-Châtelets, in Pirmil.
How many traders are there?
About twenty.
What is there to visit after the market?
The Château des ducs de Bretagne, about 6 minutes by car (2.8 km); then the Musée d’Histoire de Nantes, about 7 minutes by car (2.7 km).
See also the markets in Nantes.
Source: Liste transmise par l'editeur, coordonnees geocodees via api-adresse.data.gouv.fr.
Stay in Nantes
Places to stay that are still available, with current prices, compared across the main booking platforms.
Partner link: a booking made from this map may earn us a commission, at no extra cost to you.
Read in the journal
- ChristmasWhat to do in Nantes during the Christmas holidaysLe Voyage en hiver, the Christmas market on Place Royale, the Château des ducs, the Machines de l’île and the Passage Pommeraye: our ideas for the 2026 Christmas holidays in Nantes.
- RainWhat to do in Nantes when it rainsThe Machines de l’île, the Château des ducs, the Musée d’arts, the natural history museum, the Passage Pommeraye and the Talensac market: our ideas for a rainy day in Nantes.
- HotelsWhere to stay in Nantes: our hotels by districtGraslin, the castle, the station, the banks of the Loire: where to stay in Nantes, district by district, from the chapel turned hotel to the hidden five star in the centre.
Traveller reviews
Nobody has reviewed this place yet.