Cattle market & walking tours

  • Every Wednesday, the cattle market animates Saint Christophe en Brionnais. This internationally renowned market is over 500 years old!
  • Follow one of our guides to ‘Experience and understand the market’, go behind the scenes and access the auction room.
  • At the end of the tour, a film about our village and its market will be shown at the Tourist Information Centre (running time: 11 minutes).

Guided tours every Wednesday from 8.30am, departing according to the duration of the animal sale until 3pm.

The market is closed between Christmas and New Year’s Day and on bank holidays.

Length of visit: approximately 1h15

Visit costs:

  • 3€ per person from 11 years old
  • Free for children under 10 years old
  • Package: Visit + tasting : €5 instead of €6 (price per person).

Tickets can be purchased at the ‘Start of the tour’ chalet under the market place.

(Dogs are not allowed to accompany their owners on guided tours.)

Bookings can be made by :

  • telephone 03 85 25 98 05

Visits for groups outside market days (except Thursdays) on request.


Whether you’re a visitor or a professional, if you have any questions about the market, visit the official website Le Cadran Brionnais !