Best markets in South France

2026 French Riviera Christmas market: Menton France

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...

Languedoc markets: Pezenas market - Saturday

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,...

Best French markets in South France: Narbonne market

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,...

Beziers Flower Market South France

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...

Wednesday French food markets: Clermont l Herault market South France

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...

Tuesday markets in Languedoc: Roquebrun market South France

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...

Best French Farmers' markets to visit in the Languedoc region South France

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...

Avignon Christmas market in France 2026

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...

Aix-en-Provence 2026 Christmas Market in France

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....

2026 Nice Christmas market France

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...

French Riviera markets: Valbonne, South France

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...

Day by Day guide to the Best Markets in Languedoc, South France

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...

Thursday Markets in Languedoc: Saint-Chinian market

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...

Monday Markets in Languedoc: Valras Plage market

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....

Best Christmas markets France during 2026

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...