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Markets in Provence

Discover the top Provence markets

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Market days are a way of life in Provence. They originated in the 12th century, when farmers and craftsmen would come to nearest town to sell their wares, or engage in bartering agreements.

Not much has changed since those days - the market is still the place to come for locally grown produce of all shapes and sizes. Check our events calendar to find out specific dates and times of other events throughout the year.

MondayFontvieille, Isle sur Sorgue
TuesdayAix en Provence, Avignon, Gordes, Vaison la Romaine, Orange
WednesdayArles, Velleron, Avignon, St. Remy de Provence
ThursdayAix en Provence, Isle sur Sorgue, Roussillon, Vaison la Romaine
FridayAvignon, Chateauneuf du Pape
SaturdayApt, Villeneuve les Avignon, Isle sur la Sorgue, Avignon (flower market)
SundayAnsouis, Orange, Sorgues
Popular markets in Provence

Markets days in Alpilles

MarketHoursMoTuWeThFrSaSu
Aix en Provence08:00-13:00
Arles08:00-12:45     
Fontvieille08:00-12:00      
Isle sur la Sorgue08:00-13:00     
Saint Remy de Provence08:30-13:00      
Market days in Alpilles

Markets days in Luberon

MarketHoursMoTuWeThFrSaSu
Ansouis08:00-13:00      
Apt08:00-13:00      
Cadenet08:00-13:00     
Cucuron08:00-13:00      
Gordes08:00-13:00      
La Tour d’Aigues08:00-13:00      
Lauris08:00-13:00/18:00 -20:00     
Lourmarin08:00-13:00      
Lourmarin summer evening market17:00-20:00      
Roussillon09:00-12:00      
Market days in Luberon

Markets days in Vaucluse

MarketHoursMoTuWeThFrSaSu
Avignon06:00-14:00 
Carpentras16:45-19:00      
Châteauneuf Du Pape08:00-12:30      
Orange08:00-12:30      
Orange - summer market17:00-19:30      
Sorgues08:00-13:00      
Vaison la Romaine08:00-13:00     
VelleronSummer from 18:00
VelleronWinter 16:30-18:00    
Villeneuve les Avignon07:00-13:00      
Villeneuve les Avignon Antiques market06:00-15:00      
Market days in Vaucluse

Where and when

Markets generally open early (from 08:00) and tend to finish around lunchtime (12:00 or 13:00) although there are quite a few evening markets and some, like the Velleron farmer's market, that are open all year.

image of a vegetable market stall

Aix en Provence markets

Located in Aix-en-Provence

Every day is market day somewhere in Aix en Provence. There is a flower market every day at the Place de l'Hotel de Ville (except on the first Sunday of the month) and a food market daily at Place Richelme.

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Ansouis Market

Ansouis market

This weekly market takes place just below the fabulous chateau at the Place du Lavoir every Sunday morning.

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Apt Market

Apt market

This weekly market has won awards for its quality of produce, range of products and atmosphere.

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olives & tomatoes at st tropez market

Arles outdoor market

Arles has two market days that run throughout the year. Both markets are centrally located and offer a wide range of local produce.

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Avignon Market

Avignon market - Les Halles

Located in Avignon

This large indoor market with over 40 stands is a great place for fresh local products from Provence.

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Black Truffle Market - Carpentras

Black Truffle Market, Carpentras

Located in Carpentras

The Carpentras truffle market takes place every Friday morning from November to March, and celebrates all things truffle.

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Cadenet Farmers Market in Provence

Cadenet Markets

Monday market every week and a summer farmers market in Cadenet

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Carpentras Market

Carpentras Market

Located in Carpentras

With a large range of stalls to browse each week, this market has won awards for the quality and variety of its produce.

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Châteauneuf du Pape market

The market takes place in the village centre, at the Place de la Renaissance, every Friday morning from 8:00 - 12:30.

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Cucuron Market

Cucuron Market

The Cucuron market is set up around the beautiful water feature in the centre of the village and takes place every Tuesday throughout the year.

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Flea market stall

Flea and Antiques market, Villeneuve lès Avignon

Located in Avignon

Just across the Rhone from Avignon itself, the Villeneuve-lès-Avignon flea market is held every Saturday. 

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Provencal Wines

Fontvieille market

Open air market selling fresh fruit and vegetables, fish and seafood, meat and charcuterie and an array of other local produce.

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Gordes Market, Gordes

Gordes market

Located in Gordes

One of the most colourful markets in the area, the stalls at Gordes specialise in soaps, lavender, fabrics and textiles.

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Provencal market, Isle sur la Sorgue

Isle sur la Sorgue, Provençal markets

Located in L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue

Find all the best locally produced vegetables, olive oils, fruits, crafts and textiles at L'Isle sur la Sorgue Provencal markets.

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La Tour d’Aigues Market, Provence

La Tour d’Aigues Market

This market takes place every Tuesday morning through the year.

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Lauris Market, Provence

Lauris Market

The weekly morning market takes place every Monday throughout the year from 08:00 - 12:30

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Le Lavandou Provencal Market, Le Lavandou

Le Lavandou Provençal market

With stalls selling local Provençal produce, this market takes place every Thursday morning throughout the year, from 08:00 to 13:00 at the Place du Marché

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Les Marches de Sorgues

Les Marché de Sorgues

Located in L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue

Every Sunday morning between 08:00 to 13:00, the town of Sorgues holds a local market.

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Lourmarin Market

Lourmarin Market

Weekly markets in the heart of the Luberon in the pretty village of Lourmarin.

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Orange Provencal Market

Orange Provençal market

Every Thursday morning, the streets and squares in the centre of Orange host hundreds of stalls selling typical Provençal produce.

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Roussillon Thursday market

Enjoy this lovely Provençal market year round. Buy locally grown fruits and vegetables from around 30 producers.

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Saint Remy Market

Saint Remy de Provence market

Located in Saint-Remy-de-Provence

The town of Saint Remy celebrates its Provençal market every Wednesday morning at the Place de la République and Place de la Mairie.

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Tuesday Summer Markets, Orange

Tuesday summer evening market, Orange

Buy great ingredients directly from local producers in the centre of Orange.

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Vaison la Romaine Market

Vaison la Romaine market

Weekly local produce markets take place on Tuesdays and Saturdays at the Place François Cévert.

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fruit & veg in a market

Velleron farmers' market

Located in L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue

Acknowledged by the French Culinary Arts Council and listed among the 100 outstanding markets in France, the Velleron farmers' market draws around 150,000 visitors each year in search of the best produce.

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