Our markets are unique and a real treat for all the senses. Let the atmosphere of these places, often steeped in history, put colour in your eyes, the fresh sea air in your nostrils, the valuable advice of our producers in your ears, delicious textures on your taste buds and high-quality products in your hands. An ode to the 5 senses awaits.

To make your life easier (because, in fact, it is not always easy to find all the markets available nearby with the addresses, opening days and hours), we had the good idea to put everything on one page, in the form of a useful little FAQ, year round !

A little useful FAQ about local markets

Cabourg market

  • Where is the market in Cabourg? Market place.
  • What are the market days in Cabourg? Under the halls, the market is open all year round (Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 13 p.m.). For the outdoors, it's also all year round, but Wednesday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 13 p.m.
  • Is it open during school holidays? Yes, during school holidays in zone C, every morning, and from Tuesday to Sunday for the open-air market during the summer holidays.

Houlgate market

  • Where is the market in Houlgate? Under the halls.
  • What are the market days in Houlgate? It is open all year round. In the halls, it is Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday morning. Outdoors, only on Thursday mornings.
  • Is the Houlgate market open during school holidays? Yes, during school holidays, every morning.

Dives-sur-Mer market

  • Where is the market in Dives-sur-Mer? Republic Square.
  • What are the market days in Dives-sur-Mer? It is open all year round, under the medieval halls on Saturday mornings. During the summer, it also takes place at the marina on Monday mornings.

Fish market

You won't find anything fresher! Head to Dives-sur-Mer fishing port to stock up on fish and seafood from our coastal waters, directly from the fishermen selling their catch there every morning (depending on the weather).

Marché aux poissons de Dives-sur-Mer

Merville-Franceville-Plage market

  • Where is the market in Merville-Franceville-Plage? Beach square.
  • What are the market days in Merville-Franceville-Plage? It takes place all year round, under the halls Thursday and Sunday morning.

There is also a market in Dozulé, Place du Monument, all year round, Tuesday morning.

The region's night markets

During the summer period, towns like Cabourg, Dives-sur-Mer or Merville-Franceville-Plage host night markets. Visit our networks, our online agenda or on our news page to learn more about night markets.

  • Night market in Cabourg on Saturdays in summer from 18 p.m. to midnight 
  • Houlgate night market on Fridays from July 12 to August 23 from 18 p.m. to 23 p.m. 
  • Merville semi-nocturne on Sundays from July 14 to August 25 from 17 p.m. to 22 p.m.

Because the appetite comes while walking

Here are circuits to follow and articles to read to whet your appetite and discover our territory with your eyes but also your taste buds. If there is a flavor hunter in you, you will be… served. Crunchy, crispy or tender: be ready to get out the forks.