Shop at the Colorful Markets of Aix-en-Provence 
Shop at the Colorful Markets of Aix-en-Provence
Soak up the colorful local culture of Provence at the open-air markets of Aix-en-Provence.
Description
Every day except the first Sunday of the month, the Marché aux Fleurs (Flower Market) fills the Place de l'Hôtel de Ville with stalls of vibrant blossoms.
The "Grand Marché" (Large Market) is a typical Provençal market held in two places on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday mornings: At the Place des Prêcheurs, vendors sell fruits, vegetables, and artisanal food products, while the Place de Verdun hosts the antiques market, which also includes furnishings, books, and clothes.
A traditional farmers market is held every day at the shaded square of Place Richelme. Here, locals shop for their groceries, such as fresh produce, cheese, olive oil, and fish, to prepare daily meals. Many tourists take home gift boxes of calissons d'Aix, a specialty of Aix-en-Provence: little almond candies shaped like diamonds.
In December, the Marché de Noël (Christmas Market) enlivens the city with holiday festivities, decorations, and shopping. The Cours Mirabeau is beautifully illuminated and lined with "chalets" selling handcrafted artisanal gift items, local treats like Brioche des Rois (Kings' Cake), beignets (donuts) and gaufres (waffles), and warming beverages such as hot cider.
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