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Arles Market Provence

January 29, 2018 by ashleyt 2 Comments

This market is so big you need a little map! Forgive my silly map-drawing skills…

Arles Market on Saturdays

The Arles Saturday market is one of the largest in Provence. Each of the 450 vendors have an average of 5-metre large stands. If you arrive early, you’ll see the jostling to get a place!

The market is twice a week, but it’s the Saturday market that is most impressive. With a walking area of 2,5 km, you’re sure to find whatever you’re looking for. The vendors in the alimentary part of the market offer the absolute best produce that Provence has to offer. The fruit and vegetables are unbeatable, so is the competitively priced fish market.

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3 Best Farmer’s Markets in Provence

April 19, 2016 by ashleyt 1 Comment

Book a foodie market tour with me!

Curious about in the ins and outs of working in a market in Provence?
Do you want to taste the best Provencal ingredients?
Would you like to eat breakfast at the market with the workers?

Tours are about 2.5 hours in the towns of St Remy de Provence and Eygalières. There’s lots of tasting to be done so come hungry! Tours are private and cost 70€ per person. Send me an email to ask about availabilities. curiousprovence@gmail.com

Paysan/Farmer’s Markets – Marchés Producteurs

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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 very morning. How can you tell? They still have a heartbeat. Ok, not really but almost. All I can say is that after 4 years here, I can easily tell which veggies are exceedingly versus very fresh. I go to these 3 markets when I want to make sure I’m getting the best quality for the best prices. Also, may I point out that these products are cheaper as well as better quality. Many of the stands at farmer’s markets (including cheese and meat) specialise in one product. A Farmer’s market is more of a buy your veggies and leave affair, but I’ve included possible days out as well. Here are 3 of the best farmer’s markets in Provence.

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St Remy de Provence Market

September 16, 2015 by ashleyt 11 Comments

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Beautiful olive stand in front of the Marie (town hall)

Due to its wonderful ambience, charm and compliment of many great shops and wine bars, St-Remy-de-Provence market is a very popular. In fact, it just might be my favourite! If you’d like a truly immersive experience, I offer private Market Tours in Saint Remy de Provence.

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13 hours 8 minutes ago

Dreaming of olives this morning at the market. Take a market tour with me at St Remy. We’ll taste, learn and share a glass of wine with the market workers. My kind of morning !

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Jennifer, tell me when you’re back in Canada so we can plan a visit

2 hours 20 minutes ago

Would go crazy there!! You know me and olives. Xo

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Experienced this market first hand..wonderful! A tour with a local would be even better! 😍

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What a wonderful morning that would be!

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Kind of amazing?

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I cant stop looking at the field of lavender and the color of the light

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love to watch them float by - but I’d be terrified to ride in one !

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Wonderful way to see the countryside!

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How gorgeous! I wish I had the nerve to do this! ❤️

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