Every Tuesday and Friday morning there is a local farmers market in the village's town center…read more(Marktplatz). It isn't large, but neither is the village with a population of 44,000. There are 6 booths of fresh vegetables, fruits, and nuts. 2 booths of cheese, meats, antipastas. Other vendors and shops are set up selling tapestries, watches, clothes, toys, and what-nots. The prices are cheap, cheaper than the Commissary or local German grocery stores because it cuts out the cost of transporting the foods. Plus you are helping out the locals and promoting a healthier lifestyle.

A must in Strasbourg for those who enjoy exploring or shopping for locally prepared foods and…read moresustainable fresh produce, cheese, fish and/or meat. You can venture to this Saturday hotspot, located in a residential neighboorhood, by taking a pleasant 40 minute walk from the train station and away from the usual and busy tourist haunts.

France is famous for its covered markets and they exist in many cities around the country. This one…read moreis a fine example of a French covered market with tons of shops for fresh produce, meats, fish and hundreds of other edible items. It's buzzing during the day and lots of locals come by to buy their daily produce and meats. There are a few cheese mongers here as well that sell hundreds of yummy cheese. The creme fraiche here is to die for ;-) The seafood shops looked amazing with lots of great fresh seafood on offer. The meat shops had so much stuff I wanted to try but could not speak enough to ask questions ;-)) I would go here everyday if I could :-)