Follow-up on markets

Hi....If you are going to be in Cavaillon for a few days there is a wonderful market in Cotignac east of Cavaillon about 1.5 hours. The villages in this area..the Var....are amazing. The market is on Tuesday morning . Most market that have food close about noon.

Some more about markets in this area – I borrowed this from an information sheet left at the house where we stayed in 2013.

Velleron
Unlike most markets, Velleron Market operates in the early evening. It's a true marché
paysan – with producers selling from the back of their vans and the quality is exemplary.
Shopping in the early evening seems much more satisfactory than going to a morning
market when, if you're on holidays, it's a rush to arrive early when the stalls are still full.
You also have a much better idea of what you feel like eating at night and you don't have to cart food around in the height of the sun.
In winter, Velleron market opens from 4.30 pm on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays and
from spring (mid April) to autumn (end of September) it is open from 6 pm every day except Sundays and public holidays. The market is on the edge of the village but it's also worth going into Velleron to visit Franck Bouvier boulangerie.
If you want an incredibly easy meal, buy one of the roasted chickens, straight from the
rotisserie as you leave the market. With that, some greens and some crusty bread you
have a perfect meal.

Larger markets that operate daily:

Les Halles market in Avignon and the Aix-en-Provence market are the two giants of the
region, which operate every day.

Markets by the day of the week:

Sunday;
On Sunday, all roads lead to L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue both for the general market and the antiques market. There's also a farmer's market at nearby Coustellet (April-October) that's well worth a visit and a market at nearby Mormoiron.

Monday;
There is a market in Bédoin. Also nearby are Mazan and Saint-Didier.
Other options, which might fit in with your touring plans, include Cadenet, Cavaillon and
Goult.

Tuesday;
Try Caromb or Vaison la Romaine - one of Provence's best markets.
Other options include La Tour d'Aigues, Beaumes-de-Venise (summer), Fontaine-de-
Vaucluse, Gordes, Lacoste, and Cucuron.
There's also a farmer's market in Apt on Tuesdays (possibly not in winter).

Wednesday;
Markets operate in Malaucene, and Roussillon and Sault.
If you're planning to visit Saint Rémy de Provence, its market day is also Wednesday.

Thursday;
Markets include Orange, Cairanne and Aubignan. Further afield, there is a market in Ansouis.

Friday;
Carpentras has one of the most impressive markets in the area, especially in winter when
you can watch the professional truffle market.
Other nearby markets include Bonnieux, Lourmarin and Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
Friday markets that are further afield include the pretty village of Eygalières.

Saturday;
The Apt market is well worth a visit. Also, there is a market in Crillon-le-Brave and at
Pernes-Les-Fontaines. Saint-Rémy also operates on Saturday.
In winter, the truffle market at Richerenches is a must visit, just to look. There's also a
small market that's open to the public and, after the market you can have a truffle omelette
in the local hall.
There is also a farmer's market in Cadenet on Saturday.

It certainly looks like they run year-round. If you need confirmation before arriving, you can also call or email the Cavaillon tourist information office.

Jane, Baz & Laura - this is all great information (esp. Baz). Thank you!