Markets Côte d'Opale

At the beginning of the 18th century, fishermen's wives sold fish on the Minck, at the foot of the Leughenaer tower and right next to the fishing boats. In 1863, a covered market was built on the Minck. In 1902, a superb building was inaugurated and became the fish market, where the Bazennes (fishermen's wives) boasted the quality of their products. The building did not survive the war, but it is still possible to buy freshly landed fish at unbeatable prices at the aubettes! Four aubettes are regularly open.

Just a few steps from the center of Boulogne-sur-Mer, the fish market is a unique place: along the Gambetta quay, the stalls, held by the fishermen's families, offer live fish and shellfish just off the boat. At the rhythm of the tides, the fishermen unload their fish and shellfish on the quays and sell them directly under the small shelters provided for this purpose. Stalls are open every day, freshness is guaranteed, you can't go wrong. You will find everything!

This semicircular building, consisting of arches, is listed as historical monument. On market days, traders come to display their fresh products over the stone stalls placed under the vault of the building. A must!

A concentrate of regional flavours before your very eyes! Hardelot's gourmet Sundays bring together local producers: seasonal vegetables, jams, ciders, fruit juices and farm produce, as well as local honey and artisanal foie gras, and the famous tarte au papin, also known as tarte au libouli! The snails of Choquell and the delicious strawberries of Samer, whose reputation is well established, are also part of the party, enough to satisfy the gourmets!

The Wissant market is a typical market full of charm. In the heart of the fishermen's village, the stalls are interesting: fresh fruit and vegetables, quality clothes, furniture, gadgets for the beach... In the pretty alleys of Wissant, the shopkeepers tease you and call you in a good-natured way. The walk is worthwhile and there is plenty of choice! We really appreciate the night market, on Fridays from the beginning of April to the end of September, on the town hall square reserved for food products.

The Dunkirk market is held twice a week, on Saturdays and Wednesdays. The market, which has moved several times, is mainly located on the Place du Général de Gaulle, the Rue des Soeurs-Blanches and the Cours François-Bart. It has between 130 and 160 stalls (depending on the season) on Saturdays (and about 60 stalls on Wednesday mornings), and offers all types of shops and especially small producers. At the time of the carnival, several stands propose all that it is necessary to renovate its clet' che (disguise) or to compose its panoply.