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Markets in Provence

Discover the top Provence markets

Imprint: Updated 12 July 2024

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.

Monday	Fontvieille, Isle sur Sorgue
Tuesday	Aix en Provence, Avignon, Gordes, Vaison la Romaine, Orange
Wednesday	Arles, Velleron, Avignon, St. Remy de Provence
Thursday	Aix en Provence, Isle sur Sorgue, Roussillon, Vaison la Romaine
Friday	Avignon, Chateauneuf du Pape
Saturday	Apt, Villeneuve les Avignon, Isle sur la Sorgue, Avignon (flower market)
Sunday	Ansouis, Orange, Sorgues

Popular markets in Provence

Markets days in Alpilles

Market	Hours	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa	Su
Aix en Provence	08:00-13:00	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Arles	08:00-12:45			✓			✓
Fontvieille	08:00-12:00	✓
Isle sur la Sorgue	08:00-13:00				✓			✓
Saint Remy de Provence	08:30-13:00			✓

Market days in Alpilles

Markets days in Luberon

Market	Hours	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa	Su
Ansouis	08:00-13:00							✓
Apt	08:00-13:00						✓
Cadenet	08:00-13:00	✓					✓
Cucuron	08:00-13:00		✓
Gordes	08:00-13:00		✓
La Tour d’Aigues	08:00-13:00		✓
Lauris	08:00-13:00/18:00 -20:00	✓			✓
Lourmarin	08:00-13:00					✓
Lourmarin summer evening market	17:00-20:00		✓
Roussillon	09:00-12:00				✓

Market days in Luberon

Markets days in Vaucluse

Market	Hours	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa	Su
Avignon	06:00-14:00		✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Carpentras	16:45-19:00		✓
Châteauneuf Du Pape	08:00-12:30					✓
Orange	08:00-12:30				✓
Orange - summer market	17:00-19:30		✓
Sorgues	08:00-13:00							✓
Vaison la Romaine	08:00-13:00		✓				✓
Velleron	Summer from 18:00	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Velleron	Winter 16:30-18:00		✓			✓	✓
Villeneuve les Avignon	07:00-13:00				✓
Villeneuve les Avignon Antiques market	06:00-15:00						✓

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.

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Aix en Provence markets

Produce and craft markets throughout the year in the old town

Location: 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.

Ansouis market

Weekly market on Sunday mornings in Ansouis

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

Apt market

Award winning Saturday market in Apt

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

Arles outdoor market

Local markets every Saturday and Wednesday throughout the year

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

Avignon market - Les Halles

Avignon Les Halles market is open daily except Mondays

Location: 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

Winter markets dedicated to the black truffle 'Black Diamond' in Carpentras

Location: Carpentras

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

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Cadenet Markets

Weekly Market and a seasonal farmers' market

Monday market every week and a summer farmers market in Cadenet

Carpentras Market

Award-winning market every Tuesday evening in Carpentras

Location: Carpentras

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

Châteauneuf du Pape market

Weekly Châteauneuf du Pape market on Friday morning

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

Weekly market at the Place de l'Etang

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.

Flea and Antiques market, Villeneuve lès Avignon

Considered to be one of the best antiques markets in France

Location: Avignon

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

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Fontvieille market

Local produce market every Monday and Friday throughout the year

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

Gordes market

Local produce market every Tuesday morning

Location: Gordes

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

Isle sur la Sorgue, Provençal markets

Thursday and Sunday morning throughout the year

Location: 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

Regular Tuesday morning opposite the Chateau

This market takes place every Tuesday morning through the year.

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Lauris Market

Weekly morning and evening markets in Lauris

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

Le Lavandou Provençal market

Traditional Provençal market in the centre of the town

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 Marché de Sorgues

Weekly year-round market on a Sunday morning

Location: L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue

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

Lourmarin Market

Weekly Friday market & evening Tuesday market during summer months

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

Orange Provençal market

One of the most famous markets in the Vaucluse

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

Local Provençal produce market on Thursday mornings

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

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Saint Remy de Provence market

Weekly Saint Remy market every Wednesday

Location: 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 evening market, Orange

Local summer produce market in the centre of Orange

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

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Vaison la Romaine market

Weekly markets in Vaison la Romaine

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

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Velleron farmers' market

Famous farmers' market in the Vaucluse

Location: 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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