Breda Formation whale bones were found), the Zenderen Member (green, glauconiferous fine sand) and the Delden Member (sandy, glauconite and goethite bearing clay and loam. The Breda Formation corresponds largely with the Berchem Formation of northern Belgium. Breda Formation The Breda Formation (; abbreviation: BR) is a geologic formation in the subsurface of the Netherlands. The formation consists of marine glauconiferous sands and clays that were deposited during the Miocene epoch. Although the formation is not very rich in fossils, sometimes bones of fishes, mammals ("Leptophoca cf. proxima", "Protophocaena minima"), shells and shark teeth (a.o of Megalodon) are found. The Breda Formation
Breda also attracts logistics companies. Koch Media has its Benelux office in Breda. The main shopping areas of Breda are the city centre and the southern part of Breda. Known shopping centres are De Barones and 't Sas. Major shopping streets are the Eindstraat, , Wilhelminastraat and Ginnekenweg. A market is held on the Grote Markt every Tuesday and Friday from 09:00 to 13:00. A book and antique market is held on Wednesday from 09:00 to 17:00. The city center contains old buildings and portions of the "singels" (moats) and the harbour. Focal point is the Grote Markt, the main square