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The Saturday market in Saint-Martin-de-Seignanx

Updated on Thursday 8 October 2026

Saturday market stalls in front of the village shops

On Saturday mornings, the centre of Saint-Martin-de-Seignanx comes to life around its market on Place Jean Rameau. It is about 500 m from the studio, a 7-minute walk, so there is no need to take the car.

The Saturday market

The market runs every Saturday from 8 am to 1 pm. It is a small, traditional market of local produce: poultry, fruit and vegetables, jams, pastries… Stalls vary with the seasons. It is the perfect place to stock up at the start of your stay and cook in the studio's kitchenette.

A few regional specialities to look out for at markets and in local shops:

  • Basque sheep's cheese, traditionally eaten with black cherry jam;
  • Bayonne ham and other local charcuterie;
  • seasonal fruit and vegetables from nearby growers;
  • gâteau basque, a Basque cake filled with custard or cherry.

A real village atmosphere

This is not a tourist market: it is where locals do their weekly shopping. Come early in the morning for the best choice, and expect a friendly "bonjour" at every stall; a few words of French go a long way.

Shops in the village

Around Place Jean Rameau, the village has the essentials: a bakery and pastry shop, a pharmacy, a newsagent, a florist and a few restaurants and takeaways. Opening hours vary from shop to shop; many small French shops close on Mondays or over lunch.

For a bigger shop, the Super U supermarket on avenue de Barrère is right next to the village centre, also about 500 m from the studio (a 7-minute walk).

Getting there from the studio

The market, the shops and the Super U are all about 500 m away, a 7-minute walk. Your car can stay in the studio's free parking space.

A perfect Saturday

  1. The market in the morning, for your shopping.
  2. A simple lunch at the studio with what you bought.
  3. An afternoon at the beach: see our guide to the beaches near Bayonne.
  4. Or a bike ride along the Adour: see our walks and cycling routes.

The studio has an equipped kitchenette, so you can make the most of everything you find at the market.

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