We'll have a car and be in Provence a Monday through Wednesday. Not sure where we're staying yet, but the markets could influence that decision.
I'm looking specifically for provencal linens, soaps, lavender products, chocolates - souvenir & overall good shopping markets.
I know the markets have been discussed before, but I figured I'd pose the question in case there have been changes since previous posts I read.
Thanks in advance!
St. Remy has a great market on Wednesdays. There is also a very nice linens store in St. Remy.
Vaison la Romaine has a market on Tuesday, one of the best in Provence.
Thank you Kathy & Nancy, I'll put those on our list!
Chris, here's a link that will give you the information on weekly market days in Provence: http://theprovencepost.blogspot.com/p/local-markets.html
Nancy - that's website is so helpful, thank you!
I googled the two markets and am just about drooling over here at the photos of them, ha!
Kathy - Do you recall the name of the linens store? Thanks so much!
Bedoin, a small town at the foot of Mt. Ventoux, has a wonderful market on Monday.
Arles is great on Wednesday.
Thank you Steve and padams!
I seem to remember Aix having a market of some sort almost every day of the week.
Hi Chris,
After some detective work, I found the receipt and the name of the place is C.T.P.A. located at 13 Rue Layfayette, inside the ring road in St. Remy. I see that there are many linens stores in St. Remy so you are bound to find something. My tablecloth is not one the typical Provencal patterns (although the store did have them), but it is more of a traditional tablecloth. It is my "go to" tablecloth--it has been washed many times and still looks like the day I bought it. It is all cotton but never needs ironing! I love it. One word of advice: figure out what size you need and convert it to centimeters before you go. Also the lady there at the time did not speak English but we managed OK.
Provencal markets generally have several vendors selling tablecloths, napkins, etc., and we've bought many over the years. One issue now is that more and more of them are polyester rather than cotton. I would guess that in a linen shop you'd probably find more cotton ones. But do check out market stalls. The prices are usually far lower there than in shops, but also look at the label to see whether it's made in France.
Definitely do the St. Remy market..... it is my favorite. So many beautiful items as well as amazing food.
I have bought a lot of linens in St. Remy... some wonderful ones from the market, but their linen shops are amazing.... definitely pricey, but well worth it. I bought some things there for my daughter's wedding. There are a number of shops. Also a great chocolate shop where I had lavender chocolate:)
Kathy - Thank you so much for looking up the name of the store, much appreciated!
Robert - Thank you for the heads up on what to watch out for with the linens!
Terry - Thank you for seconding the St Remy Market, that one is definitely on my list. And, lavender chocolate, oh WOW!
My favorite was the Monday market at Stes Maries-de-la-mer
-Matt
