A visit to Lourmarin would not be complete without at least one visit to a local market in Provence. Friday is market day in Lourmarin But from early morning until about 1pm you’ll find a market in Provence, somewhere, every day:
Markets in Provence
Monday: Cadenet, Cavaillon, Lauris
Tuesday: Cucuron, Pertuis, Gordes, Lacoste, Coustellet, La Tour d’Aigues, St Saturnin les Apt, Lourmarin (evenings)
Wednesday: Mérindol, Cheval-Blanc, Salt, Aix-en-Provence, Arles, St Remy-de-Provence, Le Thor, Nimes, Cassis
Thursday: Goult, Ménerbes, Rousillon, Pertuis, Lauris, L’Isle sur la Sorgue, Aix-en-Provence, La Motte d’Aigues,
Friday: Lourmarin, Lagnes,, Les Taillades, Bonnieux, Aix-en-Provence, Cassis, Cucuron evenings (July & August)
Saturday: L’Isle sur la Sorgue, Maubec, Vaugines, Mérindol, Apt, Aix-en-Provence, Arles, Uzès
Sunday: L’Isle sur la Sorgue antiques, Ansouis, Coustellet, Mormoiron, Aix-en-Provence, Aigues Mortes
Regional produce found in the markets in Provence
Sold by smiling friendly locals
Goats Cheese
and other cheeses
the perfect accompaniment to…..
a baguette!
Olives
Candied fruits
Garlic
Gifts from the markets in Provence
All things Olive!
Hats and bags
Beautiful local handcrafts
Oils and vinegars
Nougat ~ although this might not make it to your suitcase!
A shopping basket full of evocative, sensory pleasures to provoke fond memories when you’re far away.
My favourite market schedule:
Saturday ~ Apt or Uzes (click here for a video tour!)
Sunday ~ L’Isle sur la Sorgue
Monday ~ Cadenet
Tuesday ~ Gordes & Lourmarin evening produce market
Wednesday ~ St Remy-de-Provence
Thursday ~ Aix-en-Provence
Friday ~ Lourmarin
Next time, we’ll visit the Sunday market at L’Isle sur la Sorgue!
I attended the market when visiting Lourmarin in May of this year…it was charming; gathered a wonderful picnic lunch for our tour!
So glad you enjoyed the market, it’s pretty special! Thanks for reaching out! X