Category: Markets of Provence
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Market Day in Isle-sur-la-Sorgue
Surprisingly, most of the markets in Provence tend to be just as active in the autumn & winter months as they are during spring & summer. Admittedly, it’s hard to feel as enthusiastic without the glorious South-of-France sun illuminating your day, but there’s still plenty to get excited about on market morning. And we found much…
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The Aix-en-Provence Flower Market
Every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday morning in Aix, the Place de l’Hôtel de Ville is covered in a sea of roses, peonies, dahlias, and other floral delights. Besides being a great spot to grab your favorite bouquet, it also carries all the flowery goods necessary to outfit terraces and small gardens. And being that we…
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The Aix-en-Provence Market
The farmers market on Place Richelme is one of those places that causes you to pause, take a deep breath, and let out a long, slow sigh…. Voilà, it seems to say, This is Provence. Since we live about an hour away from Aix, I’m almost ashamed to admit that this past weekend was the…
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Market Day in Sanary-sur-Mer
It goes without saying, that in a region full of beautiful towns, it’s hard to pick a favorite from all the seaside “stars” that glitter along the Cote d’ Azur. Well, I guess it “should” be hard, but instead I’ve fallen quite in amour with the sleepy seaside village of Sanary-sur-Mer. Now all I need…
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Lavender Shopping in Le Castellet Village
Le Castellet is a medieval village perched high above autoroute A50, and about 45 minutes north of Aix-en-Provence. We visit this beautiful town often, not only for it’s proximity to the vineyards of Bandol but also because it’s an undeniably “picture-perfect” Provençal village. Many a Frenchman (& woman) rave about this enchanting spot, and this usually sleepy…
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