Markets and producers of the bay of Mont-Saint-Michel

Pontorson market, the bay’s markets day by day, and where to buy direct from the farm

Eat local

Every day of the week, a market is held somewhere around the bay, on the Normandy or the Brittany side — the nearest to our gîtes is in Pontorson, 10 minutes away. Here is their calendar, followed by the 13 producers and shopkeepers we checked one by one on 27 September 2026: cider and calvados, biscuits, caramels, honey, vegetables, raw milk, duck, and meat, fish and bread from Pontorson.

Pontorson market

It is held on Wednesdays, from 8:00 to 13:00, around the town hall and the church. It is the nearest market to our gîtes, 10 minutes away by car.

Official website · Directions

The bay’s markets, day by day

DayNormandy sideBrittany side
MondaySaint-James, Juvigny-les-ValléesCombourg
TuesdayDucey-les-Chéris, SourdevalPleine-Fougères, Saint-Malo (intra-muros), Le Vivier-sur-Mer
WednesdaySaint-Hilaire-du-Harcouët, PontorsonSaint-Malo (Paramé)
ThursdaySaint-Pois, Ger, Le TeilleulSaint-Méloir-des-Ondes, Saint-Malo (Rocabey)
FridayBrécey, Sartilly-Baie-BocageSaint-Malo (intra-muros), Saint-Jouan-des-Guérets
SaturdayAvranches, Mortain-BocageDol-de-Bretagne
Sunday—Cancale

In Cancale, the oyster market at the port of La Houle is open every day of the year: oyster farmers sell rock and flat oysters there.

Calendar recorded on 27 September 2026. Times vary from one market to another: check with the town before you set off.

Our producers, checked one by one

Name, address and phone number checked on 27 September 2026. Selling seasons are not published for all of them: call before you drop by.

Cider, calvados and lemonades

Le Pressoir de Henwiel

Vieux-Viel

Cider, apple juice and calvados — Visits by appointment.

Le Haut Rucé, 35610 Vieux-Viel
Phone: 06 80 31 10 22

Directions

LiMeuhnaderie Solibulles

Dragey-Ronthon

Craft sodas and lemonades, including Meuh Cola — Direct sales in season.

17 route de la Baie, 50530 Dragey-Ronthon
Phone: 02 33 49 46 17

Official website · Directions

Biscuits, caramels and honey

On the farm

La Ferme de Ville Prêtre

Pleine-Fougères

Raw-milk cheeses, butter and dairy products — Visitors welcome at the farm on Tuesdays and on Fridays, from 16:00 to 19:00.

6 bis Ville Prêtre, 35610 Pleine-Fougères
Phone: 02 99 48 59 76

Official website · Directions

Meat, fish and bread in Pontorson

Les Viviers de Chausey

Pontorson

Fish and seafood

3 rue du Petit Train, 50170 Pontorson
Phone: 02 33 51 89 78

Directions

Maison Varin (formerly Boulangerie de la Gare)

Pontorson

Bakery

12 rue du Docteur Tizon, 50170 Pontorson
Phone: 02 33 60 03 13

Directions

Salt-meadow lamb

Two breeders in Roz-sur-Couesnon sell salt-meadow lamb direct; our page on salt-meadow lamb presents them, along with the restaurants that serve it.

Salt-meadow lamb Our tested restaurants

Cook at your gîte, 15 minutes from the Mont

See the five gîtes A weekend Saint-Malo & Cancale

Frequently asked questions about markets and producers

What day is Pontorson market?

It is held on Wednesdays, from 8:00 to 13:00, around the town hall and the church of Pontorson, 10 minutes from our gîtes. It is the closest market to the estate; on other days, the calendar on this page lists the markets around the bay, on the Normandy and Brittany sides.

Is there a Sunday market near Mont-Saint-Michel?

Yes, on the Brittany side: Cancale. In Cancale, the oyster market at the port of La Houle is also open every day. For Sunday-morning shopping, our practical tips list the supermarkets that are open and their opening times.

Where can I buy cider near Mont-Saint-Michel?

From two producers close to our gîtes: Le Pressoir du Mont, in Tanis, and the Pressoir de Henwiel, on the Brittany side, which offers visits by appointment. Both sell cider, apple juice and calvados. Their addresses and phone numbers are in the producer list above.

Can we buy from a farm in the evening?

Yes, two farms make it possible: the Ferme des Beaux Bois, in Cherrueix, has a vegetable vending machine open day and night, and the Ferme de Ville Prêtre, in Pleine-Fougères, welcomes visitors on Tuesdays and on Fridays, from 16:00 to 19:00. For the others, call before you drop by.

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