Market days in the Var
The farmers' market offers direct access to farm produce. The produce is local and sold by the farmer or stockbreeder.
The Var is full of superb farmers' markets where you can stroll and find local produce.
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The most beautiful Provencal markets in the Var: times and places not to be missed
The farmers' markets of the Var offer an authentic showcase for the flavors of Provence. Every day, local producers offer their fruits, vegetables and local specialties in the lively squares of Var towns and villages. From the colorful stalls of Toulon to the picturesque markets of the Haut-Var, these weekly gatherings perpetuate the tradition of short circuits and Mediterranean conviviality.
Emblematic markets in Toulon and Hyères
The Cours Lafayette market in Toulon livens up the city center from Tuesday to Sunday, 6am to 1pm. This institution, sung by Gilbert Bécaud, brings together over 80 traders in a typically Provencal atmosphere.
In Hyères, the Grand Marché des Îles d'Or unfurls its stalls every Saturday morning on avenue Gambetta. Connoisseurs flock there from 8am to find the best olive oils and seasonal vegetables.
The Place Clémenceau farmers' market delights lovers of organic produce on Tuesday and Saturday mornings. Some twenty farmers sell their produce exclusively here, including honey, artisanal nougat and flowers grown on the Hyères plain.
Which Var markets to visit at the weekend?
On Saturdays, head to the Saint-Tropez market on the legendary Place des Lices, where the stalls come alive at dawn in a uniquely convivial atmosphere. The aromas of socca and pissaladière mingle with the scents of local producers from the hills of the Var.
Every Sunday morning, the Place de la République in La Londe-les-Maures hosts an authentic market, renowned for its stalls of fresh seafood and Provencal specialties. A few kilometers away, Bormes-les-Mimosas offers its Sunday market in the Avenue de la Pinède, an enchanting setting where local producers share their cooking secrets.
For a more intimate experience, the small Sunday market at La Seyne-sur-Mer delights lovers of artisanal products in a family atmosphere.
Coastal markets: Bandol and Sanary-sur-Mer
The big market in Sanary-sur-Mer, voted France's most beautiful market in 2018, brings together over 300 stallholders every Wednesday from 8am to 1pm on the port and the allée d'Estienne d'Orves. Fishermen offer their fresh morning catches at the daily fish market.
In Bandol, a traditional market enlivens the Place de la Liberté every morning from 9am to 1pm. The main event is the Tuesday Provencal market, which unfurls its colorful stalls on the quayside from 8am to 1pm.
During the summer months, both towns organize their own evening craft markets. Local creators display their work every evening on the quayside, creating a unique cultural promenade along the water's edge.
Summer night markets on the Var coast
The charm of Var evenings is fully expressed in the lively alleyways of the coastal towns. In La Londe-les-Maures, artisans take over the Avenue Albert-Roux every Sunday in July and August, from 7pm to midnight. A festive atmosphere reigns around the local craft stalls.
Saint-Cyr-sur-Mer offers a unique evening stroll on Friday evenings in summer. Local producers share their specialties in a lively musical atmosphere. The Lecques market attracts families with its children's entertainment and open-air tastings.
In Cavalaire, the Promenade de la Mer hosts a craft market on Monday and Thursday evenings. Visitors can discover handmade jewelry, Provencal pottery and artisanal soaps, while food trucks delight gourmets.
The treasures of the Haut-Var and Verdon markets
The Haut-Var and Verdon region reveals its gastronomic treasures at local markets. The Aups market, the undisputed benchmark for black truffles, attracts enthusiasts every Thursday morning from November to March.
In Montmeyan, Tuesday and Friday mornings resound with authentic flavors: lavender honey, farmhouse goat cheeses and new-pressed olive oil. In winter, the stands are enriched by wild mushrooms picked in the surrounding forests.
Régusse producers offer their specialities every Wednesday: the famous “coco”, the traditional white bean, is the pride of local market gardeners. And let's not forget the high-altitude potatoes from Comps-sur-Artuby, which fill the stalls in late summer.
Your questions about the Var markets
You've sent us a number of questions following the publication of this guide to Provencal markets in the Var. Here are our answers to your most frequently asked questions.
Which is the biggest market in the Var?
The Cours Lafayette market in Toulon stretches for over a kilometer, making it the largest market in the Var. With 230 merchants set up shop every morning except Monday, this commercial thoroughfare attracts huge crowds. Spread over several themed areas, the stalls offer a wide variety of products: food on the east side, textiles on the west, organic produce near Place Hubac. The flower market, at the entrance to the Cours, opens its doors at 6am.
What market to go to in the Var on Saturday?
The Pierrefeu-du-Var market transforms the Place Gambetta into a veritable festival of flavors every Saturday morning. Market gardeners present their fresh harvests from 8am, in a typically southern atmosphere.
In Draguignan, the Place du Marché is home to some thirty enthusiastic exhibitors. Gourmets will particularly appreciate the cheese makers' corner and their unique artisan creations.
On Saturday mornings in Aups, Haut-Var producers unveil their treasures: new olive oil, lavender honey and, in season, the prestigious black truffle. The Place Frédéric Mistral comes alive until 1pm, offering an authentic experience of Var traditions.
What's the best Sunday market in the Var?
Every week, the Sunday market in Le Muy attracts crowds of regulars from all over the department. Renowned for its exceptional size, it transforms the town center into a veritable feast for the senses, with over 150 exhibitors.
In La Croix-Valmer, an authentic rendezvous enlivens the main square every Sunday of the year. Inland farmers showcase their fresh harvests, while artisans unveil their unique creations.
The Barjols market captivates with its picturesque setting in the heart of the town of tanners. Stalls line the medieval streets, offering Var specialties such as new-pressed olive oil and honey from the surrounding hills.
What day is the Sanary market?
A daily food market enlivens Sanary every morning from 8am to noon. Stalls are set up along the allées d'Estienne d'Orves, near the bandstand, offering fruit, vegetables, fishmongers, butchers and delicatessens. Wednesday is the busiest day, turning the whole town into a huge market. A free shuttle bus runs to the station parking lot every 30 minutes, making it easy to get to the market. Lovers of fresh fish will appreciate the harbour fish market, which is open from Tuesday to Saturday, depending on the weather and the catch of the day. In summer, a night market of local crafts takes place every evening on the quays, creating a unique festive atmosphere.
What's the market day in Cavalaire?
Cavalaire's Provencal market comes to life every Wednesday morning on Place Jean Moulin, from 8am to 1pm. Around a hundred stallholders gather near the stadium to share their gastronomic treasures with visitors. A second event awaits seafood lovers: the daily fish market on the Quai Marc Pajot. From 10 a.m., fishermen unveil their fresh catches of sea bream, bass and rock fish.
What's the market day in Hyères?
The town offers a rich calendar of markets spread across its different districts. Les Salins hosts its stalls every Monday morning in the Place des Pêcheurs. L'Ayguade comes alive on Wednesdays with a convivial atmosphere around Place Daviddi. In the historic center, local producers gather on Tuesdays and Saturdays in avenue Gambetta, offering the best of Hyero's produce. Fresh produce lovers will also find a market in La Capte every Friday during the summer months.