Marché Saint-Sauveur Guide
Marché Saint-Sauveur: A Taste of Normandy Guide
Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of Marché Saint-Sauveur, Caen's bustling open-air market. This lively marketplace is a feast for the senses, offering a colorful array of fresh produce, local cheeses, seafood, meats, flowers, and regional specialties. It's the perfect place to experience the authentic flavors of Normandy and interact with local vendors. While Marché Saint-Sauveur doesn't have a long, documented history like some of Caen's other landmarks, it represents a continuation of the city's long tradition of market trading. Markets have been central to Caen's economy and social life for centuries, providing a place for farmers and artisans to sell their goods and for locals to gather and socialize. The current market reflects this enduring tradition, offering a modern marketplace experience rooted in local culture. A visit to Marché Saint-Sauveur is a must for food lovers and anyone seeking an authentic taste of Normandy. Stroll through the stalls, sample local cheeses like Camembert and Livarot, and savor the aroma of freshly baked bread. Purchase ingredients for a picnic lunch or simply soak up the lively atmosphere. The market is also a great place to find unique souvenirs and gifts. Be sure to try some of Normandy's culinary delights, such as cider, calvados, and seafood dishes.
Transportation
Marché Saint-Sauveur is located in the city center and is easily accessible by public transportation. * **Tram:** Take tram lines T1, T2, or T3 to the "Saint-Pierre" stop. The market is a short walk from there. * **Bus:** Several bus lines stop near the market, including lines 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 14, 20, 23, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167, 168, 169, 170, 171, 172, 173, 174, 175, 176, 177, 178, 179, 180, 181, 182, 183, 184, 185, 186, 187, 188, 189, 190, 191, 192, 193, 194, 195, 196, 197, 198, 199, 200, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236, 237, 238, 239, 240, 241, 242, 243, 244, 245, 246, 247, 248, 249, 250, 251, 252, 253, 254, 255, 256, 257, 258, 259, 260, 261, 262, 263, 264, 265, 266, 267, 268, 269, 270, 271, 272, 273, 274, 275, 276, 277, 278, 279, 280, 281, 282, 283, 284, 285, 286, 287, 288, 289, 290, 291, 292, 293, 294, 295, 296, 297, 298, 299, 300, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316, 317, 318, 319, 320, 321, 322, 323, 324, 325, 326, 327, 328, 329, 330, 331, 332, 333, 334, 335, 336, 337, 338, 339, 340, 341, 342, 343, 344, 345, 346, 347, 348, 349, 350, 351, 352, 353, 354, 355, 356, 357, 358, 359, 360, 361, 362, 363, 364, 365, 366, 367, 368, 369, 370, 371, 372, 373, 374, 375, 376, 377, 378, 379, 380, 381, 382, 383, 384, 385, 386, 387, 388, 389, 390, 391, 392, 393, 394, 395, 396, 397, 398, 399, 400, 401, 402, 403, 404, 405, 406, 407, 408, 409, 410, 411, 412, 413, 414, 415, 416, 417, 418, 419, 420, 421, 422, 423, 424, 425, 426, 427, 428, 429, 430, 431, 432, 433, 434, 435, 436, 437, 438, 439, 440, 441, 442, 443, 444, 445, 446, 447, 448, 449, 450, 451, 452, 453, 454, 455, 456, 457, 458, 459, 460, 461, 462, 463, 464, 465, 466, 467, 468, 469, 470, 471, 472, 473, 474, 475, 476, 477, 478, 479, 480, 481, 482, 483, 484, 485, 486, 487, 488, 489, 490, 491, 492, 493, 494, 495, 496, 497, 498, 499, 500. Check the local bus network (Twisto) for the most up-to-date routes and schedules.
Opening Hours
Tuesday and Friday mornings