Not my cup of tea, but I guess for an outdoor market, it is not the worst. Aix has become so…read moreoverrun by tourists (Americans and Chinese) as to make it seem too much like an up-and-coming Barcelona rather than the charming former capital of Provence. Mostly stalls along the Cours Mirabeau hawking clothing in the afternoon, food in the morning, depending on the day. There are smaller outdoor markets in Aix that aren't so blatantly commercial and tourististic. I mostly avoided the Cours Mirabeau when I could, including the smaller side streets just north. When the Foot Locker and North Face have stores, you can believe readily that the crass Americanization of French culture has been and is well underway. Rue d'Italie, I much prefer, with its neighborhood feel.

Aix-en-Provence is a foodie's haven, with entire streets devoted to small trattorias,…read moredelicatessens, cafés and bars. It's no surprise then, that the Aix-en-Provence markets are a gourmet experience. They're a place to indulge all five senses, and a joy to wander, working up an appetite between breakfast and lunch or as a place to socialize. Besides produce, cheese and bread, the Provence markets are also awash with linens, clothing, antiques, and fragrant rows of Marseille soap. And don't forget to stock up on fresh flowers at the daily market, where you can browse peonies and potted plants in the shadow of the stately town hall. Every day is market day in Aix-en-Provence - You can pick and choose the one you want to stroll around, you will love them....

This was a lovely twice weekly market in the heart of Uzes. You'll find this market bustling every…read moreWednesday and Saturday, in the central square of Uzès, Place-aux-Herbes. We visited three times during our two weeks in Uzes and enjoyed seeing the different energy between the two days. At Marché d'Uzès, you'll find vendors selling everything from Provencal linens and goat cheese to lavender sausages and fresh produce. The Saturday market is the larger of the two and tends to feature more gifts/goods beyond food. It also tends to be more crowded and attract visitors from neighboring villages along with tourists. Market hit list: -you can't go wrong with olives and tapenade -make a morning of it and sample rose ;) -pick up produce to make your own ratatouille at home -grab some of the cheese topped with lavender -gifts: you can't go wrong with Provencal soaps and linens

We've now gone to four St Remy Farmers Markets, two on Wednesdays and two on Saturdays. The…read moreWednesday market is huge, and draws a crowd from all over Provence. It is considered the largest in the region. The Saturday market is still good, but lacking in the varieties of produce and the number of vendors. Both attract farm products as well as crafts. A fair deal of junk too, but not so much it's a bother. There is a strong biase toward Provence products, even if the local designs may be made in Madagascar. The produce, breads, cheeses, sausages, olive oils, wines, and the like are clearly local. I liked the fact that on the first visit the strawberries were small, perfect, and flavorful, but by visit #3 few strawberries were available and none looked good. It is definitely local produce.

Very nice upscale fresh market in the center of Avignon. Vegetables, butcher, seafood, spices,…read moreherbs, wine and a restaurant and bar. Would love to live here just to be able to shop this market weekly!

I've been to better markets in France, but for Avignon this is probably your best bet for fresh…read moreingredients. On average, they have two to three vendors with each category: bakery, meat, seafood, etc. I have gotten pate, desserts, duck, produce, and seafood. Glad to have access to this place.

This is the real local farmer's market for people who live in this neighborhood or people like us;…read morelove fresh produce and good deals. We walked 25min from our warm home ( it was little chilly this morning...) to this market this morning and it was worth it! All the veggies and fruits are more than half the price of other market, especially Marché Arceaux. For example - 3 butternut squash, 20 clementines, one bunch of pink garlic ( about 10 bulb or more, 4 Kumato tomato, 2 large red tomato was... 15 Euros! Can you believe that? Don't get me wrong, I love Marché Arceaux but I can't afford it everyday :) If you live here in Montpellier, this market is worth visiting. You have to bring lots of bags to shop!

From the owner: Tous les samedis Le samedi, toute la journée, la rue des teinturiers accueille le marché à la…read morebrocante, d'artisanat et de bouquinistes. Une animation qui donne une atmosphère particulière, très appréciable, aux lieux.

All I can say is MAGNIFIQUE! Anything to eat or drink, they have it is spades. I could live the…read morerest of my life here.