Market
Grand marché de Saint-Gildas-de-Rhuys
Saint-Gildas-de-Rhuys · Morbihan
On Sunday mornings, the big Saint-Gildas-de-Rhuys market brings together more than 150 traders in summer, at Le Puits David, and draws up to 5,000 visitors.
- Day
- Sunday
- Hours
- Morning
- Suggested time
- 1 to 2 hours
- Type of place
- Main market · Saint-Gildas-de-Rhuys · Sunday
- Atmosphere
- A big Sunday market, very lively in summer.
- Getting there
- Place du Puits-David: 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
Every Sunday morning, Saint-Gildas-de-Rhuys hosts its big market, at Le Puits David. It is one of the town’s big events, on the Rhuys peninsula. At the height of summer, more than 150 traders attend: food, regional products, crafts and clothes. The market draws up to 5,000 visitors. The town also holds small weekday markets on Place Monseigneur-Ropert. In July and August, an organic and craft market livens it up on Wednesday evenings, from 5 pm to 9 pm, with a free concert. After the market, you can visit Port-Navalo in Arzon, about 11 minutes by car (9.3 km), and Cairn du Petit Mont in Arzon, about 12 minutes by car (8.7 km). By the sea, Goh Velin beach, in Saint-Gildas-de-Rhuys, is about 3 minutes by car (2 km), and Fogeo beach (Kerjouanno) about 11 minutes by car (8.1 km).
What you will see
- Sunday morning
- More than 150 traders in summer
- Up to 5,000 visitors
- Food, regional products, crafts
- At Le Puits David
- Goh Velin beach, 3 minutes by car (2 km)
Tips on the spot
- In summer, arrive early: the market draws up to 5,000 visitors.
- In July and August, come back on Wednesday evening for the organic and craft market with a concert.
- After the market, visit the abbey church of Saint-Gildas, in the village centre.
- Another day: about 8 minutes by car, the small daily market in Sarzeau is held every day except Thursdays from 8 am to 12.30 pm; about 8 minutes by car, the Saturday market in Sarzeau is held on Saturday mornings.
- Bring some cash: some small producers do not take cards.
Frequently asked questions
When is the main Saint-Gildas-de-Rhuys market held?
On Sunday mornings, all year round.
Where is it held?
At Le Puits David.
How many traders are there?
More than 150 at the height of summer.
What is there to visit after the market?
Port-Navalo, about 11 minutes by car (9.3 km); then Cairn du Petit Mont, about 12 minutes by car (8.7 km).
Which beach can you go to after the market?
Goh Velin beach, in Saint-Gildas-de-Rhuys, about 3 minutes by car (2 km).
Is there another market nearby?
Yes, about 8 minutes by car (6.4 km): the small daily market in Sarzeau is held every day except Thursdays from 8 am to 12.30 pm.
Source: Liste transmise par l'editeur, coordonnees geocodees via api-adresse.data.gouv.fr.
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