Every town in Provence has its market day, and every stall its story. Go early, bring a basket, and taste before you buy: stallholders expect it.
To eat on the spot
Socca, the chickpea pancake of Nice, hot from the pan. Pan bagnat, the salad sandwich of fishermen. A handful of cherries or a slice of melon from Cavaillon.
To take home
Banon goat cheese wrapped in chestnut leaves, black olive tapenade, lavender honey and a bottle of olive oil from a mill you can name.
Want to go with a local? Join Caroline's market tour and Provençal lunch in Aix-en-Provence.
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