Browse the Local Markets of Charente-Maritime: A Culinary and Cultural Adventure

Summer in Charente-Maritime has many surprises in store for families and groups of friends looking for authentic discoveries. Among the unmissable experiences to be had, a visit to the local markets is a must. Here is a selection of markets not to be missed, accompanied by opening days and times to plan your getaways with complete peace of mind.

1. Châtelaillon-Plage market:

• Opening days: Every day
• Hours: Morning

2. Fouras market:

• Opening days: Every day
• Hours: Every morning

3. Marans market:

• Opening days: Tuesday and Saturday
• Hours: Morning

4. Mornac sur Seudre market:

• Opening days: Thursday and Sunday
• Hours: Morning

5. La Palmyre market:

• Opening period: From Easter to September
• Opening days: Wednesday and Sunday
• Schedules : The morning

6. La Rochelle market:

• Opening days: Every day of the year
• Hours: Under the 19th century halls every morning; Large food and hawker market on Wednesday and Saturday morning in the streets around the market halls

7. La Tremblade market:

• Opening days: Every day except Monday in winter

8. Pons market:

• Opening days: Wednesday and Saturday
• Hours: Morning

9. Port d'Envaux market:

• Opening days: Thursday
• Hours: Morning

10. Rochefort market:

• Opening days: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
• Hours: Morning

11. Ronce les Bains market:

• Opening period: From June 1 to September 30; In winter Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
• Hours: Morning

12. Royan market:

• Opening days: Every day
• Hours: Morning, except Monday in winter

13. Saintes market:

• Opening days: Every day
• Hours: Morning

14. Saint-Georges de Didonne market:

• Opening days: Every day
• Hours: Morning

15. Saint-Jean-d'Angely market:

• Opening days: Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday
• Hours: Morning

16. Sainte-Marie-de-Ré market:

• Opening days: Every day
• Hours: Morning

17. Surgères market:

• Opening days: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
• Hours: Morning

These local markets are windows open to the gastronomic and cultural richness of Charente-Maritime. Whether you are looking for fresh products, artisanal souvenirs or simply the warm atmosphere of the markets, you will find what you are looking for in these emblematic places of conviviality and sharing.

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