Under the typical Baltard-style metal structure, completely renovated in 2013 in an "Eiffel" spirit , fruit and vegetable sellers, oyster farmers, butchers, bakers and other artisans of taste share their passion with visitors and locals alike.
Just 5 minutes from our open-air hotel in Marennes, the market becomes a natural stopover for holidaymakers in search of local produce, as well as a landmark for local residents. In summer, Saturday mornings are enlivened by festive events: concerts, tastings or craft demonstrations enrich the experience, in a joyful and convivial atmosphere.
Exceptional Marennes flavours: what can you find at the Marennes market?
The Marennes market is much more than just a place to buy produce: it's a veritable rendezvous with the Charente terroir. Indeed, each product reflects a particular know-how, and each encounter with a producer is an invitation to rediscover the taste of simple, genuine things.
Fresh fruit and vegetables, picked when ripe, bring color and vitality to regular customers' baskets. Here, everything is grown with care, often in short circuits.
It's impossible to talk about the Marennes market without mentioning the Marennes-Oléron oystersthe local pride. Offered by passionate oyster farmers, they can be enjoyed on the spot or taken away, as an aperitif or starter. Alongside them, meats, artisanal charcuterie and mature cheeses, as well as traditional breads and pastries , are all hallmarks of the region's gastronomic richness.
Visitors looking for more specific products will also find stands selling honeys, homemade jams and spices, as well as a number of designers and craftsmen, perfect for bringing home a unique souvenir from Marennes!
