The 20 best South of France cities to visit in 2026
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Pezenas market is the best weekly French market to visit in the Languedoc region of Southern France. Pezenas market is held every Saturday and takes over the whole Pezenas town centre and offers a great range of regional Languedoc food, clothing, flowers, and general nic-nacs.
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Although Monday is not generally a good day for markets in Languedoc, the market at Valras Plage is certainly worth a trip out. The fish stalls are excellent and you will also find plenty of fruit, veg, cheese, cloths, furniture etc. Valras plage is also one of our favourite beaches in the Languedoc.
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The historic market town of Valbonne is located on the French Riviera, in the hills above Nice and Cannes (both of which are 20-25 mins drive). Valbonne holds a weekly market every Tuesday and Friday at the Place des Arcades, the beautiful central square. In addition, Valbonne also holds a number of specialist markets throughout the year, including an Antiques fair and a popular Christmas market.
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The best Christmas markets in France are to be found in the East (Strasbourg), North (Rouen, Amiens, Reims and Lille) and in the South (Avignon, Aix-en-Provence, Nice and Menton). Here we focus on the best 2026 Christmas markets in the South of France.
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The Languedoc region is one of the largest producers of Organic food & wine in France. There are many excellent Farmers' Markets in the Languedoc region of South France, selling high quality local produce and organic fruit and vegetables. We have organised these organic markets into a day-by-day guide for 2026, so no matter what day it is, you can always visit and authentic French Farmers' Market in South of France during your visit.
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Saint-Chinian market is held every Thursday and it mainly sells food, but also has clothes, fabric, books, plants, as well as lots of local producers. The market takes place in the main square of Saint-Chinian. Make sure you call in and leave with a car full of great Saint-Chinian wine, some of the best to be found in Languedoc.
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When everything else in Languedoc is shut on a Sunday, visiting Narbonne market provides you with a burst of life. Spread around the centre of Narbonne on either side of the canal, Narbonne market mainly sells clothing, leather goods, shoes, etc. But there is a wonderful indoor food market that is one of the best in Languedoc. The food here is excellent, especially the cheese and paté.
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Our day-to-day guide to the best markets in the Languedoc region of South France during 2026, enables you to always find a great local market to visit, no matter what day it is. Whether you're visiting the Languedoc on holiday or you're a regular visitor, then experiencing a local French market in the South of France is a real treat. Buzzing with life, full of colour, aromas and sounds; the markets of Languedoc are where you will find some of the best local produce in the South of France.
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The 2026 Nice Christmas market ("Le Village de Noel") is located in the central Jardin Albert 1er and incorporates an ice rink, a Ferris wheel and a lot of Christmas related food and drink. The market is themed around an alpine village and you will see the stalls located in 60 French mountain chalets and an alpine forest constructed from over 600 pine trees.
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Menton, France, holds a wonderful Christmas market and festival each year in the central Bioves Gardens. The Christmas market takes place from 1 December 2026 to 6 January 2027. The Menton Christmas festival is open from 10.00am through to 19.00pm each day.
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Beziers flower market in the Allées Paul Riquet is held every Friday morning. The flower market is a real must-visit and it is the best time to see the town of Beziers in South France. Stop in one of the cafes that line the wide avenue of Allées Paul Riquet and watch the market in full swing.
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If you love food, then the Wednesday market in Clermont l'Herault is not to be missed. Here at the market you will find the best olive oil, honey and goat's cheese produced in the Languedoc region of Southern France. The market takes over the whole of the town and gets extremely busy in the Summer.
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Although hard to get to (from anywhere) Roquebrun is a real delight. Perched on the edge of the River Orb, this is a very picturesque setting within the Languedoc Regional Park. The Roquebrun market is held on a Tuesday (and also a Friday). The other reason to come to Roquebrun is that the local wine is excellent.
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The city of Avignon is a joy to visit at any time of the year, but in the run up to Christmas it looks especially beautiful with the Christmas decorations lighting up the city. Avignon puts on an annual Christmas market in a distinctly Provencal style. The 2026 Avignon Christmas Market takes place from 5 December 2026 until 6 January 2027.
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Christmas is a lovely time for visiting Aix-en-Provence - well actually it is lovely to visit Aix any time of year - but especially at Christmas because the Christmas market brings a real distinct atmosphere to this beautiful French city. The 2026 Aix-en-Provence Christmas market takes place from 21 November 2026 to 31 December 2026.
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