Market
Halles d’Auray
Auray · Morbihan
Renovated in 2023, the Auray covered market brings together around twenty traders on Place de la République, open in the morning from Monday to Saturday, except Tuesday.
- Day
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
- Hours
- 8am to 1:30pm
- Suggested time
- 1 to 2 hours
- Type of place
- Covered market · Auray · Monday to Saturday, except Tuesday
- Atmosphere
- A renovated covered market, in the heart of the town.
- Getting there
- Place de la République: 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 Auray covered market is on Place de la République, in the town centre. Around twenty traders offer fresh produce all year round. It opens from Monday to Saturday, from 8 am to 1.30 pm, and is closed on Tuesdays. From 15 April to 30 September, traders who wish to reopen in the afternoon, between 4 pm and 7 pm. The covered market was renovated and reopened in 2023. On Mondays, it is at the heart of the big Auray market, which brings together up to 400 traders in summer. After the market, you can visit the Carnac alignments, about 15 minutes by car (13 km), and the Museum of Prehistory in Carnac, about 17 minutes by car (14 km).
What you will see
- Around twenty traders
- Monday to Saturday, except Tuesday
- From 8 am to 1.30 pm
- Renovated in 2023
- Place de la République
- Free entry
Tips on the spot
- The covered market is closed on Tuesdays and Sundays.
- From 15 April to 30 September, some traders reopen from 4 pm to 7 pm.
- Come on Monday to enjoy the big market too.
- For a walk afterwards: “Saint-Dégan”, a 9.6 km easy loop, starts from Brech., about 9 minutes by car (5.7 km).
- Bring some cash: some small producers do not take cards.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Auray covered market open?
Monday to Saturday from 8 am to 1.30 pm, except Tuesday. From 15 April to 30 September, some shops reopen from 4 pm to 7 pm.
How many traders are there?
About twenty.
What is there to visit after the market?
The Carnac alignments, about 15 minutes by car (13 km); then the Museum of Prehistory, about 17 minutes by car (14 km).
See also the markets in Auray.
Source: Liste transmise par l'editeur, coordonnees geocodees via api-adresse.data.gouv.fr.
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