The top of the most beautiful markets in Vendée

What a beautiful landscape that Vendée, region between Loire-Atlantique and Charente-Maritime. With its beautiful sandy beaches, pine forests and marshes, it is pleasant to live there and to stay there during the holidays or a weekend. Along the coast and inland, visit charming little towns where markets are held all year round. Discover the Vendée on many markets that will make you travel.

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The Saint-Jean-de-Monts market

Saint-Jean-de-Monts will be our starting point with a large market in the historic town centre. Non-food, it offers clothing, decorations and Yole place crafts. Blue, marine prints, beachside birds, you can't go wrong, you're in Vendée.

The Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie market

Half an hour further is Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie with several markets open all year round. Place Guy Kergoulin, Place du Vieux Port and herb market, there is something for everyone and for all desires. Breathe the iodized air and choose the fresh fish you are going to cook. In summer, stroll through the night market from 8 p.m. to midnight, a pleasant walk in the summer sweetness.

The Bretignolles-sur-Mer market

We continue further south to Brétignolles-sur-Mer where the market halls represent the showcase of the town centre. On 450 m² of covered market, 14 traders share their passion and their quality products, 6 days a week from April to September and 3 days a week the rest of the year.

The La-Roche-sur-Yon market

Let's go inland 40 minutes away to reach La-Roche-sur-Yon and its halls in the city center. Every morning, except Monday and Wednesday, local producers and craftsmen fill the stalls with local products. Take advantage of the advice of enthusiasts and taste gourmet preparations before extending your tour of the markets.

The Sables-d'Olonne market

Here is a charming market, that of Sables-d'Olonne. Competing for 2 years in a row for the program "the most beautiful market in France", enter under the halls, a metal and brick structure in yellow, blue and black, built on two levels. Every morning, except Monday, find 50 traders between the port and the beach to taste the specialties. Mogette, salicornia, prefou, waste and maraichin flan, you won't be hungry.

Talmont-Saint-Hilaire market

The next town is Talmont-Saint-Hilaire, where a small covered market with 11 producers welcomes you all year round and every Thursday at an outdoor market around the halls. Stock up on local products provided in short circuit.

The Jard-sur-Mer market

About ten minutes further, here is a market that should not be missed, that of Jard-sur-Mer, renowned for its quality of products and its attendance. Food, clothing, decorations, plants, etc. No less than 150 traders gather on Monday at Place des Ormeaux for an unmissable market.

Fontenay-le-Comte market

We end with Fontenay-le-Comte, in the south of the Vendée, in a market under the halls on Saturday and Wednesday. Here, gastronomy is highlighted with local and artisanal products.

You have crisscrossed the Vendée through all the best markets in the region. If you like the friendly atmosphere, good products and discoveries , stay with us to take part in the traditional Vendée fairs. Customs, traditions and local products, there is plenty to enjoy all year round.

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