Marketplace

Aix en Provence marketThe centuries -old heartbeat of the city centers awaits.

Many dating back to the Middle Ages, these enduring, beckoning rituals tantalize and intoxicate. The buzz among the merchants welcomes you to stalls abundant with an array of  herbs and soaps, local artisans’ breads, cheezes and wines, dazzling flowers and fresh produce, and brocante unfurled beneath old tree shaded squares and winding alleyways. Many of Europe’s most delicious markets are in Tuscany and Provence. Here is a sampling of the best!