The Best Food Markets in Provence
With its amazing climate and soil, Provence is well known for growing delicious food that tastes divine. Here’s a guide on the best markets in Provence to buy your fresh fruits and to try the yummy olives, breads, cheeses and meats.
Marché au Poisson (Fish Market) – Marseille
The fish market has been in the same place in Marseille since 1909. Head to where the main street La Canebière hits the Old Port, every morning at 8am, to find the freshest fish, rain or shine.
Opening hours: 8am to 1pm, daily.
Daily Food Market – Aix-en-Provence
There are lots of markets in Aix-en-Provence, but the most reliable and most loved is the daily market in Place Richelme. There are three larger markets on Tuesday, Thursdays and Saturdays at the foot of the main street in Aix, the Cours Mirabeau, selling a wider selection of the same items, as well as non-food items. Head here early for the best local, fresh, seasonal vegetables as well as yummy cheeses, meats and breads. Stop for a roast chicken and potatoes if you’re really hungry.
Opening hours: 8am to 1pm, daily.
1. Friday Food Market – Lourmarin
Market, French
Opening hours: 8am to 1pm, Fridays.
Saturday Food Market – Arles
Arles has a market on Wednesday mornings on Boulevard Emile Combes but the Saturday market is 50% bigger. Both were created by King Henry III in 1584 by Royal Decree. With more than 450 vendors, you can find everything from Arles sausages to local honey, spices, cheeses, breads and olives.
Opening hours: 8am to 12.45pm. Saturdays.
2. Wednesday Food Market – Saint-Rémy-de-Provence
Market, French
Opening hours: 8.30am to 1pm, Wednesdays.
3. Friday Food Market – Carpentras
Market, French
Opening hours: 8am to 1pm, Fridays.
4. Tuesday Food Market – Vaison-la-Romaine
Market, French
Opening hours: 8am to 1pm, Tuesdays.
5. Tuesday Food Market – Avignon
Market, French
Opening hours: 8am to 1pm, Tuesdays.
6. Sunday Morning Market – Salon de Provence
Market, French
Opening hours: 8am to 12pm, Sundays.
7. Sunday Market – L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue
Market
Opening hours: 6am to 6pm, Sundays.
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