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Markets in Aude, South France
There
are many markets in Aude which offer a chance to sample the French way
of life. They normally start around 9am in the morning and finish shortly
after midday and are at an easy to find, central point in the village
or town. They offer a range of fresh food, hand-made crafts and various
other artefacts and treasures such as clothes, jewllery, etc.
The table below summarises a selection of the markets which are very near the holiday lets in Couiza. You can also see a list of other markets in Languedoc at www.the-languedoc-page.com
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Sunday |
A large, colourful and busy market with arts and crafts, fresh fruit and vegetables grown locally and other specialist local produce. It can be difficult to park, so arrive early. The cafes around Esperaza squares are a popular place for English and French speakers to socialise. |
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| Tuesday |
Each Tuesday morning there's a small market in the square, selling mainly local produce. |
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Tuesday night (summer only) |
In July and August there is a night market in Limoux, which is a lively affair. |
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Wednesday |
A busy market with a large variety of stalls. |
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Friday |
The Limoux market has a good range of local food and crafts and attracts more of a French crowd. |
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Saturday |
Smaller than Quillan's Wednesday market, a good selection of food, but little else. |
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