Today is Market day at St Remy de Provence and what a day this will be. This market is one of my very favourite ones. It is huge and you can find just about anything you may need; from foods of all sizes, shapes and tastes to kitchenware, clothing, gifts, wines, pottery, etc... I love going from one stand to another, listening to the sounds of the crowd, looking at the foods on offer and sampling the goods that the stand keepers are more than happy to let you try before you buy.
In this village, you’ll find all the charm
of a typically Provencal way of life with its shady
boulevards under century-old plane trees. Discover narrow little streets with attractive boutiques and art galleries that make
the town’s historic centre such a lively place.
Walk past the many cafes and restaurants where you’ll find a warm, friendly welcome especially on market days. In this magical setting, bathed in sunshine for more than 300 days a
year, you’ll realise why so many famous people have loved this little
town.
Every Tour participant receives a few euros and is assigned a particular
food item to buy and there is a lot to get from olives, to cheeses,
smallgoods, wine, breads, fruit, cakes etc...
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| Cheeses and More Cheeses |
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| Fresh Pastas |
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| Freshly Baked Bread |
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| King Size Cheese Wheels |
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| Local Pottery |
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| More Cheeses |
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| More Cheeses to Choose From |
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| The Olive Stand |
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| The Paella Stand |
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| Salamis and Sausages for Everyone |
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| The Foie Gras Stand |
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| The Smallgoods Stand |
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| The Wine Stand |
Once our shopping is done, we head back to the Domaine des Clos and gather all the food which we will share at a picnic in one of the many available shady spots at the Domaine.
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| Cheese Platter |
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| Pate de Campagne and Bread |
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| Smallgoods Assortment |
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| The Picnic Table |
After lunch, while some of the group heads to the kitchen for a cooking class, the rest of the group heads to the ground for a game of Pétanque; the famous game of steel bowls which is played on practically any flat surface.
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| Fresh Fig and Duck Brochettes |
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| Salmon Timbale and Provence Salad |
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| Sauteed Mushrooms |
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| Slicing up the Smoked Salmon |
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| Tarte Provencale |
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| Tarte Provencale on the Plate |
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| The Chef Putting the Final Touch |
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| Veloute of Pumpkin with Sauteed Mushrooms |
After a quick freshen-up, we all head to the dining room at the Domaine for what will be our last evening meal as a group. This will be the time to think back on the wonderful week that we have just spent together and to look forward to new and exciting adventures.
The Market atmosphere of St Remy; nothing quite like it. We all had fun during the cooking class and the petanque game was a wonderful way to spend an afternoon among friends.
