The story
Every Saturday, Rennes’ Marché des Lices stakes its claim as France’s second-largest market, drawing crowds to Place des Lices for an essential Breton experience. As “Where The Foodies Go” notes, the true street food here is the galette saucisse: simple, cheap, and utterly authentic—a buckwheat crêpe wrapped around a sausage that captures the market’s no-fuss, high-flavor soul. With a 4.8-star rating, it’s a clear destination for serious eaters.
Beyond that iconic handheld, the market’s open-air aisles hum with the energy of a local gathering. Wander past stalls under the sky, grabbing a quick bite or lingering to soak in the rhythm of Rennes. This walk-and-eat ritual defines the city’s food scene—unpretentious, vibrant, and deeply rooted in tradition.
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The Galette saucisse steals the show, a simple yet perfect street-food staple. Overall, the vibe is rustic, joyful, and deeply satisfying.
“For €2.30 you can eat like a true Rennais. The sausage is good — spiced, well cooked, nice and crispy. And the galette is buckwheat, with that buckwheat flavor you find practically everywhere except in water in Brittany. If you want to eat it like the locals do, don't put sauces, don't put anything — mayonnaise is tolerated, stewed onion is okay — but if you want to be a purist, you eat it with just sausage and galette.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Marché des Lices. Most active: Where The Foodies Go
- Where The Foodies GoLoved
Bretagna: Rennes, kouign-amanne, galette saucisse e cucina stellata - Viaggio In Francia - Ep. 16 · @ 2:00
The second largest market in France, where the true street food of Rennes is the galette saucisse — simple, cheap, and authentic.
Dishes mentioned
Galette Saucisse
For €2.30 you can eat like a true Rennais. The sausage is good — spiced, well cooked, nice and crispy. And the galette is buckwheat, with that buckwheat flavor you find practically everywhere except in water in Brittany. If you want to eat it like the locals do, don't put sauces, don't put anything — mayonnaise is tolerated, stewed onion is okay — but if you want to be a purist, you eat it with just sausage and galette.
