Dinan: journey to the heart of one of the most beautiful markets in Brittany

Soaps, sweets and sausages, smells and colors mingle in the aisles. The Thursday market in Dinan (Côtes d'Armor) has become an unmissable event for summer visitors and locals. You just have to walk there for a few minutes to realize the diversity of the products on offer.

Fruits and vegetables in the Tibetan bowl

Next to the fruit and vegetable merchant, the tablecloths and napkins, presented on rolls, fly in the winds. And while some exhibitors give voice, others opt for a much calmer approach, like Jérôme and his products from elsewhere.

Among the hubbub of the crowd, melodic vibrations attract our attention. This is the singing of his Tibetan bowl used as an instrument of meditation. He specifies :

Convinced of its benefits, a passer-by, who has been practicing meditation for several years, decides to buy one. She explains :

Whether or not you believe in its power, one thing is certain, its song is bewitching. Listen and see for yourself.

A 100% Breton sweet pleasure

And for dessert ? We stay on a typically Breton product. A tub of salted butter caramel, of course. For that, you have to go see Yann Kerasel. Manager of the company of the same name, he delights locals and tourists with his sweet specialties.

But this season, sales have taken off a little less than in previous years.

Bistouquette, what is it?

It attracts curious people to the Dinan market. This is the biscuit. If its name is somewhat equivocal, it only designates a small kitchen utensil used to extract the juice from fruits without crushing them.

To do this, simply make a first cut in the shape of a circle at the base of the fruit. You must then remove the cap that has formed and screw the bistouquette into the fruit up to the level of its collar.

Gently squeeze the fruit with your index finger and thumb to release the juice. Video demonstration.

This discourse has been held by Richard for 25 years on the Dinan market. Tirelessly, he repeats the instructions to follow and success is at the rendezvous.

Visitors' opinions

Whether they come from here or elsewhere, visitors all seem to appreciate the atmosphere that reigns on the Place Duguesclin and the Place du Champ clos. Louisette lives in Dinan and regularly attends the Thursday market.

What she enjoys are meeting local vendors. She confides:

Between the stands, you can also hear foreign accents because tourists come from afar to visit the market like Claire and Sophie, two young English girls on vacation in the region.

1 p.m. is approaching. The squares are emptying, the traders are packing up. It will take a week before they come back to life. In the meantime, Dinannais can take advantage of the food market on rue Carnot which takes place every Saturday morning.

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