Not my cup of tea, but I guess for an outdoor market, it is not the worst. Aix has become so…read moreoverrun by tourists (Americans and Chinese) as to make it seem too much like an up-and-coming Barcelona rather than the charming former capital of Provence. Mostly stalls along the Cours Mirabeau hawking clothing in the afternoon, food in the morning, depending on the day. There are smaller outdoor markets in Aix that aren't so blatantly commercial and tourististic. I mostly avoided the Cours Mirabeau when I could, including the smaller side streets just north. When the Foot Locker and North Face have stores, you can believe readily that the crass Americanization of French culture has been and is well underway. Rue d'Italie, I much prefer, with its neighborhood feel.

Aix-en-Provence is a foodie's haven, with entire streets devoted to small trattorias,…read moredelicatessens, cafés and bars. It's no surprise then, that the Aix-en-Provence markets are a gourmet experience. They're a place to indulge all five senses, and a joy to wander, working up an appetite between breakfast and lunch or as a place to socialize. Besides produce, cheese and bread, the Provence markets are also awash with linens, clothing, antiques, and fragrant rows of Marseille soap. And don't forget to stock up on fresh flowers at the daily market, where you can browse peonies and potted plants in the shadow of the stately town hall. Every day is market day in Aix-en-Provence - You can pick and choose the one you want to stroll around, you will love them....

From the owner: Marché alimentaire et forain Le Mercredi de 8h à 13hread more

Very nice upscale fresh market in the center of Avignon. Vegetables, butcher, seafood, spices,…read moreherbs, wine and a restaurant and bar. Would love to live here just to be able to shop this market weekly!

I've been to better markets in France, but for Avignon this is probably your best bet for fresh…read moreingredients. On average, they have two to three vendors with each category: bakery, meat, seafood, etc. I have gotten pate, desserts, duck, produce, and seafood. Glad to have access to this place.

Lovely little market. Has the standard produce items as well as nice local jams, honey,…read morecharcuterie, including cured meats, etc. There are also some fresh raw seafood stalls as well. A few cafes are serving breakfast and lunch overlooking the market. A pleasant atmosphere.

Vendors are friendly and welcoming, sure, if you're French that is. I've visited markets all over…read moreEurope and this is the only one where I experienced nakedly racist behavior. I approached one stall by the edge of the square and was met with blank stares by one of the vendors. Meanwhile he greeted a very blond Caucasian woman with a "bonjour madame" and immediately handed her a basket to gather her purchases. Needless to say, I'm neither blonde nor Caucasian. The icing on an already rotten cake came when, despite the fact that I gingerly picked through some tomatoes for sale, the same vendor who hadn't bothered to utter one word to me finally spoke by shouting "STOP!" as if I were a five year old poking the produce and shooed me away. Unbelievable.

We shopped here for our fresh produce and specialty items this morning. Fresh goat cheese, fried…read moresquash blossoms, heirloom tomatoes, beautiful lettuce and French breakfast radishes were a few of the great items. Several vendors to choose from...5 stars

I love this market and try to go every day to pick up fresh…read morevegetables and fruit. Each day, a new vendor shows up today one of my favorite sausage vendor was there with nuts in the sausage he makes. He has hams , and salami. There was also a cheese vendor who had goat cheese as well as other cheeses.

From the owner: Marché alimentaire Du lundi au samedi de 8h à 13h.read more

From the owner: épicerie fine, vente de produits de qualité. Nombreux…read moreproduits de provence, vins et liqueurs, miels, huiles, nombreux épices, tapenades, condiments, cafés en grain et moulus, thé en vrac ou en boite, senteurs, cosmétiques, plats cuisinés, confiseries. Large choix d'idées cadeaux. Prix modérés. On réalise des corbeilles et autres coffrets selon vos goûts. Pour recevoir des amis ou pour faire la cuisine, de nombreux produits de qualité sont en vente : vous serez sûr de partager des bons moments gastronomiques !

In Marseilles, right along the water, there are two rival chichi fregi stands. Les chichis fregis…read moreis a popular street food in Marseilles, which I can attest to. When I went to this stand, there were a bunch of locals and myself - very friendly & talkative locals lol. Chez Magali is the red stand between the two options. Created in the 1930s, L'Estaque district's famous stretched doughnuts have such a unique look to them, often compared to churros which I don't understand because they look so different. It's even said - don't tell an Estacan that Chichi Frégi are like churros! :P Did I mention they're vegan?! This unique pastry is thick & fluffy, almost as if pumped with air to give a light delicious flavor. You can have it plain, with sugar or even with chantilly whipped cream. We preferred the nicely dusted with sugar version best but ymmv. I recommend getting one from each stand & comparing as I did! My friend and I found a huge stone to sit on while overlooking the ocean, about 10 steps from the stand. Gorgeous views with delicious eats in Marseilles!

My mom told us about the Chichi Fregi since we were kids and to be able to go back to L'Estaque…read morewith her and my wife to have a chichi Fregi will be a memory that I will have for the rest of my life. Simply priceless. Chichi Fregi is not available in Marseille, so you have to make the trek to L'Estaque but it will be well worth it. There are two Chichi Fregi pop-up locations within a short distance of each other and while the other location was featured on YouTube, we did not get a chance to do a side-by-side comparison. We ordered and the husband and wife team worked seamlessly together to take the order and make the Chichi Fregis. Wait! What is a Chichi Fregis you ask? Chichi Fregis is Marseille's original street food. It is a long deep-fried dough fritter. Think of it as a fat beignet loaf/baguette. It's hot and the sugar coating will be all over your mouth, hands, and clothes. With the wind whipping from the ocean, your hair will be flying but your taste buds will be flying even higher once you bit into a Chichi Fregis.