Market
Marché Sainte-Anne
Nantes · Loire-Atlantique
On Thursday mornings, a small market sets up on Place des Garennes, on the Butte Sainte-Anne, opposite the church, in Nantes: fish, fruit and vegetables, flowers.
- Day
- Thursday
- Hours
- 8am to 1pm
- Suggested time
- 1 to 2 hours
- Type of place
- Neighbourhood market · Nantes, Butte Sainte-Anne · Thursday
- Atmosphere
- A very small neighbourhood market, on the hill.
- Getting there
- Place des Garennes: 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
Perched on the Butte Sainte-Anne, opposite the church of the same name, the Sainte-Anne market is held every Thursday, from 8 am to 1 pm, on Place des Garennes, in Nantes. It is a very small market: four regular traders offer fish, fruit and vegetables and even flowers. The Butte Sainte-Anne offers one of the finest views over the Loire and the port of Nantes: a way to extend your shopping with a walk. After the market, you can visit the Musée Dobrée in Nantes, about 5 minutes by car (2.4 km), and the Château des ducs de Bretagne in Nantes, about 10 minutes by car (4.2 km).
What you will see
- Thursday from 8 am to 1 pm
- Four regular traders
- Place des Garennes
- Opposite the church of Sainte-Anne
- Fish, vegetables and flowers
- Free entry
Tips on the spot
- Come by bus: Lechat stop, line C1.
- Then walk down to the Butte Sainte-Anne viewpoint.
- A small market: arrive early for the fish.
- Another day: about 1 km away, the Jean-Macé market is held on Tuesdays from 8 am to 1 pm; about 3 minutes by car, the Canclaux 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 Sainte-Anne market held?
On Thursdays from 8 am to 1 pm.
Where is it held?
Place des Garennes, on the Butte Sainte-Anne.
How many traders are there?
Four regulars.
What is there to visit after the market?
The Musée Dobrée, about 5 minutes by car (2.4 km); then the Château des ducs de Bretagne, about 10 minutes by car (4.2 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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