On the Côte d'Azur, the market is more than shopping. It's where you meet the neighbours, have a coffee and hear what's going on in town. Our overview shows the main markets of the region. Almost all are held in the morning, roughly 7 am to 1 pm. In summer, many towns add evening markets.
Pays de Grasse
- Grasse – Place aux Aires: Wednesday and Saturday. On Wednesdays also on the Cours Honoré Cresp
- Valbonne – in the historic village: Friday
- Le Bar-sur-Loup – Wednesday
- Saint-Vallier-de-Thiey – Sunday
Cannes and around
- Cannes – Marché Forville: the town's best-known market, covered, near Le Suquet. Tuesday to Sunday; on Mondays a flea market (brocante)
- Golfe-Juan – fish market at the harbour: daily except Monday
Antibes, Vence and around
- Antibes – Marché provençal in the covered market on Cours Masséna: daily in summer, otherwise Tuesday to Sunday
- Cagnes-sur-Mer – Tuesday to Sunday
- Vence – Place du Grand Jardin: Tuesday and Friday
- Tourrettes-sur-Loup – Wednesday
Nice and the Riviera
- Nice – Cours Saleya: fruit, vegetables and flowers from Tuesday to Sunday. On Mondays, antiques and bric-a-brac
- Nice – Marché de la Libération: the locals' market, Tuesday to Sunday
- Villefranche-sur-Mer – Sunday flea market in the old town
- Menton – covered market (Halles du Marché): every morning
Our tips for market shopping
- Producteur or revendeur? Not every stall sells its own produce. Signs saying “producteur” or “production locale” show who grows their own. Growers often have less choice but truly seasonal goods
- Come early for the best choice, late for bargains
- Bring cash – small stalls don't always take cards
- Buy seasonally: in winter, citrus from Menton, truffles and the first olive oil of the new harvest; in spring, artichokes and asparagus; in summer, tomatoes, peaches and figs
- Don't forget to greet: a “Bonjour” before ordering is a must (see Tu or vous?)
Market days change occasionally, especially between summer and winter season and on public holidays. If in doubt, check with the local Office de Tourisme. Is your favourite market missing? Let us know and we will add it.
