Market
Marché de Carnac
Carnac · Morbihan
On Wednesdays and Sundays from 7.30 am to 1 pm, the Carnac market fills the Saint-Fiacre car park, in the village centre: seafood, biscuits and clothes.
- Day
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Hours
- 7:30am to 1pm
- Suggested time
- 1 to 2 hours
- Type of place
- Main market · Carnac · Wednesday and Sunday
- Atmosphere
- A big, lively market, very busy in summer.
- Getting there
- Saint-Fiacre car park: parking is often tight on market days, so come early.
Who this place suits
- With family
- 7/10
- As a couple
- 8/10
- With friends
- 7/10
- Solo
- 7/10
- With a dog
- 5/10
- Reduced mobility
- 4/10
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About
The Carnac market takes place twice a week, on Wednesdays and Sundays, from 7.30 am to 1 pm, in the Saint-Fiacre car park, in the village centre. It is a must-see market in the area. There are local products, fish, seafood and biscuits, as well as clothes and accessories. Carnac is famous for its menhir alignments, on the edge of the village. Its beaches, on the other side, line Quiberon Bay. After the market, you can visit the Museum of Prehistory in Carnac, about 500 m away, and the Pointe de Kerpenhir in Locmariaquer, about 16 minutes by car (14 km). By the sea, the Grande Plage in Carnac is about 2 minutes by car (1.6 km), and Légenèse beach about 4 minutes by car (2.6 km).
What you will see
- Wednesday and Sunday from 7.30 am to 1 pm
- Saint-Fiacre car park, in the village centre
- Fish and seafood
- Breton biscuits
- Clothes and accessories
- All year round
Tips on the spot
- In summer, come early: the market opens at 7.30 am and draws big crowds.
- Bring a cool bag for the fish and seafood.
- Another day: about 5 minutes by car, the La Trinité-sur-Mer market is held on Tuesdays and Fridays from 8 am to 1 pm; about 12 minutes by car, the Crac’h market is held on Thursdays from 9 am to 1 pm.
- For a walk afterwards: “Circuit de Saint-Colomban”, a 9.6 km loop of medium difficulty, starts very close to the market.
- Bring some cash: some small producers do not take cards.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Carnac market held?
On Wednesdays and Sundays from 7.30 am to 1 pm.
Where is it held?
In the Saint-Fiacre car park, in the village centre.
What can you find at the market?
Fish, seafood and biscuits, as well as clothes and accessories.
What is there to visit after the market?
The Museum of Prehistory, about 500 m away; then the Pointe de Kerpenhir, about 16 minutes by car (14 km).
Which beach can you go to after the market?
The Grande Plage in Carnac, about 2 minutes by car (1.6 km).
Source: Liste transmise par l'editeur, coordonnees geocodees via api-adresse.data.gouv.fr.
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