We’re still in the market

You often hear stories about the food in France, and the markets of fresh fruits and vegetables in the towns and villages of Provence. It couldn’t be true that people buy their groceries from someone without their own store, outside, in a cobblestone courtyard. But it’s absolutely true. And, en plus, the vegetables are so sweet and juicy they attract bees.















So, you have all your regulars; cucumber, beans, capsicums, potatoes, herbs, etc.. And then there’s the tomatoes. Have a look.



















Have another.
How big do you think they are?
Double it.
How tasty do you think they are?
Triple it.
Who do you know who dearly loves tomatoes?














Of course, there are the regular ones, and the roma ones, and the cherry ones, and some other varieties, like Coeur de boeuf (I don’t know why they’re called this), but les tomates catalan à l’ancienne are a little discovery that show the awesome selection of food you can find at the market here.
As well as the fruits and vegetables, there are a few other typical Provençal delicacies sold at the markets.

Les saucissons et les fromages being sold in the market is one of those postcard images that actually exists and is really common. There is a market almost every day within walking distance, with the same spread of products, plus a few more (fish, bread, honey, oil, whatever).
So if you decide to come to Aix, and stay with us, you’ll no doubt find yourself accompanying us one morning to do the shopping, and perhaps stopping for a little picnic in front of the cathedral. So, if giant (fruit) and beanstalks appeals to you, better make a booking.