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Come and browse the stalls of local products, but also meet the merchants of the region. You will awaken all of your senses with the aromatic and natural aromas. Whether you are at the beginning or the end of the island, each village has its market!

The Market of Rivedoux-Plage

Les marchés de l'île de Ré - Rivedoux
The markets of Ile de Ré – Rivedoux

Located in the center of the village, this market will allow you to relax during a walk with a light spirit. You will find seasonal fruits and vegetables as well as oysters, fish and cheese. The shedule :

01 January – 15 April: Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday

April 16 – June 14: Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

June 15 – June 30: daily except Mondays

July 1 – August 31: daily

September 1 – September 15: daily except Monday

September 16 – December 31: Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday

! Closed from January 3 to 16 Hours: 8am-1pm

The markets of Sainte-Marie-de-Ré – The markets of the Île de Ré

Les marchés de l'Île-de-Ré - Sainte-Marie
Les marchés de l’Île-de-Ré – Sainte-Marie

Within this town, recognized as one of the oldest on the Ile de Ré, there are two markets. You will discover the Ile de Ré from a new angle, its terroir! They offer regional products as well as crafts and clothing. The schedule for the Place d’Antioche market:

01 January – 31 March: Wednesday, Friday, Saturday

April 01 – June 30: Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

July 1 – September 15: daily

September 16 – December 31: Wednesday, Friday,

Saturday Hours: 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (except summer) / 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. (in summer)

The schedule for the Place des Tilleuls market:

January 01 – March 31: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday

April 01 – June 30: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday

July 1 – September 15: daily

September 16 – December 31: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday Hours: 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (outside summer) / 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. (in summer)

The market at La Flotte

Les marchés de l'Île-de-Ré - La Flotte
Les marchés de l’Île-de-Ré – La Flotte

Perceived as the most atypical market on the island, come and wander in a medieval atmosphere! Through its aisles, you will observe quality and local products as well as traders sharing the knowledge of their products. The schedule :

January 01 – December 31: daily

3rd Thursday of July and August: night sale

Hours: 7:30am-1pm (all year) + 7pm-11pm (July/August)

The Market at Saint-Martin-de-Ré

Les marchés de l'Île-de-Ré - Saint-Martin
Les marchés de l’Île-de-Ré – Saint-Martin

Historical, economic and administrative capital of the Île de Ré, Saint-Martin-de-Ré, a place full of history, is an unmissable site! Within its fortifications, you display a covered market full of brilliant products and local producers. The shedule :

Off season: daily except Monday

Easter to All Saints Day: daily !

Closed in January

Hours: 8am-1pm (off season) + 5pm-8pm (July/August) + night market (July/August)

The market at Bois-Plage-en-Ré

les marchés de l'Île-de-Ré - Le Bois plage
Les marchés de l’Île-de-Ré – Le Bois plage

Located in the center of the village, this market welcomes various traders. Thus, you will have the opportunity to have a varied choice regarding the contents of your basket! In addition, next to this place of sharing which leads to the conviviality of passers-by, there are rides for children, something to delight some of them! The shedule :

January 1 – March 31: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday

April 1 – October 31: daily

School holidays: daily

Hours: 9am-12.30pm (off season) / 9am-1pm (in season)

The market at La Couarde-sur-mer

les marchés de l'Île-de-Ré - la Couarde
Les marchés de l’Île-de-Ré – la Couarde

In the heart of the flowery alleys of the town, come and explore the two markets located in La Couarde sur mer. All types of products will be on display there, whether food or textiles. You will find a warm atmosphere here! The schedule for the email market:

April 7 – May 13: daily

May 16 – June 29: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

July 1 – September 15: daily

September 16 – September 30: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

The schedule for the market in the center of the village:

February 10 – March 10: Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

March 11 – March 30: Wednesday, Friday, Saturday

April 3 – April 6: Wednesday, Friday

April 7 – May 13: daily

May 14 – June 29: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

July 1 – September 15: daily

September 16 – October 18: Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday

October 19 – November 3: daily

November 4 – December 16: Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday

December 17 to January 2 (except December 25 and January 1): daily Hours: 8am-2pm

The market in Loix

les marchés de l'île de Ré - Loix
Les marchés de l’Île-de-Ré – Loix

Fancy strolling through a market? That of Loix, will delight you! One of the most popular on the island with its authentic side, it will offer you exceptional smells and will showcase local craftsmanship. A little extra of this market, the presence of works of art.

The shedule :

Off season: Tuesday, Friday, Saturday

In July/August and school holidays: every day

Opening hours: 8am-1pm (outside school holidays) / 7am-2.30pm (school holidays)

The market in Ars-en-Ré

les marchés de l'île de Ré - Ars-en-Ré
Les marchés de l’île-de-Ré – Ars-en-Ré

A place renowned for its calm and nature, the village is surrounded by salt marshes. The latter, a market full of flavors, is ideal thanks to its affluence to meet merchants or locals.

The schedule :

January 3 – March 31: Tuesday, Friday, Saturday

April 1 – September 30: daily

October 1 – October 21: Tuesday, Friday, Saturday

October 22 – November 13: daily

November 14 – December 16: Tuesday, Friday, Saturday

December 17 – December 31: daily Hours: 8am-1pm

The market in Saint-Clément-des-Baleines

Les marchés de l'île-de-ré - Saint-Clément-des-Baleines
Les marchés de l’île-de-Ré – Saint-Clément-des-Baleines

Located in the heart of an authentic village and its miles of beaches, the Saint-Clément-des-Baleines market reflects the identity of the Île de Ré. Between seafood specialties and seasonal fruits and vegetables, you will find what you are looking for! The schedule :

Off season: Wednesday School holidays: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday

July / August: daily Hours: 8am-1pm

The market at Les Portes-en-Ré

Les marchés de l'île-de-ré - Les Portes-en-Ré
Les marchés de l’île-de-Ré – Les Portes-en-Ré

Thanks to its atmosphere and its quality stalls, the Portes-en-Ré market is very popular with locals and tourists. Food, textiles, and jewelry, it’s all there! Something to satisfy many of you.

The schedule : April 1 – June 30: Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday

July 1 – September 15: daily

September 16 – November 8: Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday

All Saints’ Day and Easter holidays: every day Hours: 8am-1pm

For more information, visit the Ile de Ré Tourist Office website.

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