Are you on holiday in the Cotentin? Hurry and book your pitch or mobile home at Utah Beach campsite! This 3-star establishment offers an indoor heated pool. It is also just 30 m from the famous D-Day landing beach. This family campsite is ideally located near the most important markets in Manche. To get an idea of what makes each one special, check out this selection.
The markets of Saint-Lô
Less than 40 minutes from Camping Normandie, you can visit the markets of Saint-Lô. They take place on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. The Tuesday market is held on Rue Alsace-Lorraine. If you visit Saint-Lô on Wednesday or Friday, head to Place du Général de Gaulle. However, the Saturday market is the one that brings together the most traders. For a summer visit, don’t miss Les Virées du Terroir. This event takes place every Thursday from 4:30 PM. Around 30 exhibitors set up on the “Plage Verte” to offer local products.
The markets of Cherbourg
In Cherbourg, there is a market for every day of the week except Monday and Friday. You will find more than 100 exhibitors from 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM. The most popular market is the one held on Thursdays at Place de Gaulle. We can also mention the Sunday market which takes place on Avenue de Normandie. If you enjoy flowers, a specialized market is held every Saturday morning.
If you are looking for rare items, a flea market is scheduled every first Saturday of the month from 8 AM to 6 PM. To discover its hidden treasures, head to the area around the Basilique Sainte-Trinité. From the campsite, allow about 40 minutes to reach and explore the many markets of Cherbourg.
The markets of Barneville-Carteret
There are several interesting markets to discover in Barneville-Carteret. They are generally held on Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday between 8 AM and 2 PM. For example, the Carteret market takes place on Thursdays and specializes in food. Similarly, the village market is held every Saturday. It offers an interesting variety of food products as well as crafts. If you visit during the summer season, don’t miss the Barneville-Plage market. It is about a 50-minute drive from your accommodation.
The Coutances market
The Coutances market takes place every Thursday between 8 AM and 1 PM at Place de Gaulle. It mainly features locally grown fruits and vegetables. If you’re interested in a gourmet break, the Parvis Notre-Dame in Coutances hosts food stalls. Continue your visit by heading to the covered market, located at the Halle aux Poissons on Rue des Halles. It is a 50-minute drive from the campsite.
The Granville covered market
Located 1 hour and 20 minutes by car from Utah Beach campsite, Granville is famous for its covered market. This space has been designated as “20th Century Heritage”. It is primarily dedicated to seafood. Indeed, fishermen and fishmongers gather to offer fresh products. You will find lobster, oysters, and also whelks.