Marvellous Markets

Every day there is a market within driving distance from wherever you are in Provence.  We went to the market in 6 different communities during our three weeks of travel.  Here are some scenes from the markets where we shopped.

Herbes de Provence includes a large selection of more exotic spices to cater to the large immigrant populations.

Sausage is a big seller in the markets.

 Macarons in many flavours in the market in Arles

Huge pans of freshly cooked Paella were sold in most markets

The chèvre was very tasty and sold everywhere.

Evanna enjoyed the olives, Kathy - not so much.

Local strawberries were available though not cheap.

The ribbed tomatoes are called coeur de boeuf.

Dried lavender - the lavender blooms in late June so we were too early to see it in blossom.

Nougat is made everywhere in Provence since its ingredients-honey, eggs and nuts are abundant - we ate a lot of very good nougat. We did not lose weight in France!