Sea Scallop Fest 2023 in Montmartre

The famous Fête de la Coquille Saint-Jacques or sea scallop fest returns on January 21 and 22, 2023, to Montmartre. A good reason to climb up to the place des Abbesses and discover the best of Côtes d’Armor for free. Local food, tradition, Breton terroir and festive atmosphere will be in. Careful though, it will be salty!

For a weekend, you are invited to discover the fishing trades and Breton producers’ know-how for the 15th edition of the event. On the menu: Culinary demonstrations, gourmet market, fish market… without forgetting the Pavillon France Fish Truck, aka foodies’ HQ. You get it, the shell queen will be given pride of place and available in all sizes and shapes!

The whole in a village atmosphere that is so Montmartre and the Côtes d’Armor. By the way, the Place des Abbesses will live at the rhythm of shanties and folkloric bands for these two festive days.

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Program:

Saturday January 21, 2023 - Place des Abbesses

• 9 a.m.: opening of the market
• 11:30 a.m.: inauguration of the market with Sea Secretary of State Hervé Berville, followed by a cocktail hosted by Commanderie du Clos Montmartre
• 7 p.m.: end of the first day of the market
  
  

Sunday January 22, 2023 - Place des Abbesses

• 9:30 a.m.: opening of the market
• 6 p.m.: end of the market

True institution on our dear Butte Montmartre, the Fête de la Coquille Saint-Jacques is a breath of fresh sea air in Paris. And it feels good!