Markets in Provence and Cote d’Azur

Market day is every day in the South of France. These posts are your resource guide for the Markets of Provence and the Côte d’Azur. These articles point to some of the better-known markets, producers’ markets and a few more. The best market is the one you have a chance to visit.

Velleron Night Market: Marché Producteur

June 29, 2016

Velleron night market is one of the best producer’s markets in Southern France. It has been continually included within the 100 “marchés d’exception” in France by the Conseil National des Arts Culinaires. The market is open daily, except Sunday of course, in the hot summer months and is very popular with locals commuting from and …

Ashley Tinker · Markets in Provence and Cote d'Azur · Taste

Best Markets in Provence: Part II Farmer’s Markets

June 27, 2016

The quality of the produce is impressive here in Provence. However, all produce is not created equal. The first year I was here, I grew many of my own vegetables. I later wondered why I went through all that trouble. There are some producer’s markets where farmers sell their pickings from that morning. How can …

Ashley Tinker · Markets in Provence and Cote d'Azur · Taste

Best Markets in Provence: Part 1 Provençal

June 23, 2016

Just about every village in Provence has a weekly market. Some villages have markets that occur twice a week or even daily! Markets are absolutely my favourite part of living in Provence. We can easily spend a day wandering through the stalls and people watching as we sit at a wonky table with a couple …

Markets in Provence and Cote d'Azur · Modern Trobadors · Taste

Mapping the Markets of Peter Mayle’s Provence

June 20, 2016

Twenty years ago, my husband, daughter, and I rolled into Marseille on the high-speed train from Paris. If I recall correctly, the Aix-en-Provence TGV station had not yet been built. We rented a car and drove to Aix-en-Provence, where we would spend several nights before moving to Lourmarin, the small village at the base of …

Caroline Longstaffe · Markets in Provence and Cote d'Azur · Taste

The Best Provencal Market is in Uzès

May 20, 2016

A man with hairy ears selling goat cheese, a nun blessing us with her wine! Smiling locals selling linens, ribbons, baskets, and flowers, cheese makers, olive growers, and an abundance of fresh produce. How can you not visit Uzès’ fabulous twice-weekly markets, the most vibrant in Provence! Every Wednesday and Saturday, in the central square …

Ginger and Nutmeg · Markets in Provence and Cote d'Azur · Taste

Cucuron Market Day Photos

May 17, 2016

Market day in Cucuron is Tuesday. Located in the epic-centre of the Luberon Regional National Park Cucuron displays all the charms of a classic Provençal village. The hamlet, like its closest neighbours Lourmarin, Ansouis and Vaugines are bejewelled with ramparts, bell towers and shady plane trees. All the villages in this part of the Luberon …

Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Markets in Provence and Cote d'Azur · Restaurant Recommendations · Taste

5 Provence Dining Tips from Cafes to Markets

April 18, 2016

Provence is filled with dining possibilities from picnics to Michelin-starred tables. The good news is it is hard to get a bad meal if you follow your nose and a few ground rules. Cafés offer table service for coffee and other beverages (think rosé and pastis) throughout the day. Cafés are typically open long hours to serve espresso …

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Provencal Market Basket

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Markets in Provence and Cote d’Azur

Market day is every day in the South of France. These posts are your resource guide for the Markets of Provence and the Côte d’Azur. These articles point to some of the better-known markets, producers’ markets and a few more. The best market is the one you have a chance to visit.

Velleron Night Market: Marché Producteur

Best Markets in Provence: Part II Farmer’s Markets

Best Markets in Provence: Part 1 Provençal

Mapping the Markets of Peter Mayle’s Provence

The Best Provencal Market is in Uzès

Cucuron Market Day Photos

5 Provence Dining Tips from Cafes to Markets

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