When we were in Arles, in the south of France, a while ago we walked through the biggest street market I have ever seen.
The market went on for blocks. There were ceramics, clothing and household things, but it was the food that appealed to me.
The market is on every Saturday, and there is a smaller one on Wednesday. Wouldn’t it be great to have this as your local place to shop?
I love to get my hands on all of that food, especially the white asparagus and the different salamis with some of that crusty bread and tomatoes . When I was in Italy I admired and desired all the good looking produce.
By: Gerlinde @ Sunnycovechef on July 30, 2015
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I want everything!
By: Debra Kolkka on July 31, 2015
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The street markets in France were a highlight of our visit. I would like to try it all!
By: Kerry & Jim on July 30, 2015
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I love the food markets in France and Italy, but this was seriously good.
By: Debra Kolkka on July 31, 2015
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Great colours, love food markets, especially those in Europe! Greetings from http://viajemosblog.wordpress.com
By: Roberto Rodriguez on July 30, 2015
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I love the markets in Europe too. We have some great ones in Australia and the produce is quite different.
By: Debra Kolkka on July 31, 2015
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Fantastic market, Debra! I’d really enjoy shopping there. 🙂
By: anotherday2paradise on July 31, 2015
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Me too. There were some wonderful things that we don’t get in Australia.
By: Debra Kolkka on July 31, 2015
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Mouth watering all your images, Debra.
By: corneliaweberphotography on July 31, 2015
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I wish I was there now.
By: Debra Kolkka on July 31, 2015
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That is just the colour of garlic I’m always looking for! There was a small farmers’ market near me but for some reason, it relocated to an inconvenient site. More’s the pity because they’re always fun and good to support local growers.
By: Mallee Stanley on July 31, 2015
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The garlic was most impressive. I took many photos of it.
By: Debra Kolkka on July 31, 2015
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Wow….just wow!!!!
By: zupher on July 31, 2015
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We were very impressed.
By: Debra Kolkka on July 31, 2015
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Just beautiful Deb. I have seen those fresh almonds in French markets too…do you know what they taste like or what you do with them? (4th row center, green fuzzy. I’m assuming that’s what those are.) My food naïveté is showing here, but can you just crack’em open and eat ‘me or do they require some preparation?
By: The Daily Cure on July 31, 2015
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I have never eaten green almonds, but after reading the comment below I will buy some next time I see them
By: Debra Kolkka on July 31, 2015
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Wow, just read the link…amazing. I’m gonna have to try them too.
By: The Daily Cure on August 1, 2015
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French markets are a delight for the senses. And regarding the previous question, yes, they are green almonds, which are difficult to find unless you live in an area where there are plenty of almond orchards (which is the case in the Camargue region). Here is some information http://localfoods.about.com/od/fruitsvegetables/a/Green-Almonds.htm
By: Mulino Dominillo on July 31, 2015
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Thank you for the info. I knew they were green almonds, but had no idea what to do with them.
By: Debra Kolkka on July 31, 2015
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Beautiful colours, 🙂 Loved them all dear Debra, Thank you, love, nia
By: niasunset on July 31, 2015
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I think the food looks beautiful, so fresh and bright.
By: Debra Kolkka on July 31, 2015
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Large and full of treats. Impressive!
By: aFrankAngle on July 31, 2015
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Everything looked fresh and delicious.
By: Debra Kolkka on July 31, 2015
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That garlic is stunning – the last photograph almost looks like a beautiful painting. It would be torture to be there and not be able to buy and cook.
By: Jan on July 31, 2015
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I know what you mean. I wanted to buy lots of things, but we had no kitchen and no way to prepare anything.
By: Debra Kolkka on July 31, 2015
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Just gorgeous! I wish we had markets like this here.
By: Our Growing Paynes on July 31, 2015
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This really is the biggest food market I have ever seen. We have little ones in Bagni di Lucca and nearby, but this market was amazing.
By: Debra Kolkka on July 31, 2015
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Arles, dream destination for foodies too! Wonderful!
By: janinevasta on August 1, 2015
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Isn’t is wonderful? We were amazed to find such a big market.
By: Debra Kolkka on August 1, 2015
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Amazing. Beautiful photographs. I am hungry!
By: ingrebourne on August 1, 2015
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The market was fabulous…I want to go back.
By: Debra Kolkka on August 1, 2015
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By: San Lorenzo Mercato Centrale….Florence’s fabulous food market | Bagni di Lucca and Beyond on August 2, 2015
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Amazing!!! Foodie paradise!
By: Ishita on August 3, 2015
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I would have no idea what to do with a lot of the food I see there, but it would certainly inspire me to try. I’m thinking I would only stop shopping when I couldn’t carry any more!
By: sheilasunshine on August 3, 2015
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Wow what a stunning collection of market photos Debra!
By: thirdeyemom on August 19, 2015
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By: A year of travel | Bagni di Lucca and Beyond on December 26, 2015
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Better than Power house markets, am so envious. Must visit one day.
By: Anonymous on September 12, 2017
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Wouldn’t it be great to have this as your local market?
By: Debra Kolkka on September 12, 2017
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