The Verdon’s Must-Visit Markets, According to Locals
In the Verdon, the best markets aren’t necessarily the most well-known ones, but rather those where you run into the locals week after week. They’re places where you can chat with the farmers, pick out your vegetables, and take the time to enjoy life the Provençal way. So, which markets should you check out when you’re camping in the Verdon? Here are the locals’ favorite spots, all easily accessible from our Oasis Verdon campground near Aups!
The Aups Market: A Must-Visit Local Institution
It’s impossible to talk about the Verdon market without mentioning the Aups market. Here, it’s first and foremost a weekly gathering for locals! People come to shop, chat with the producers, and experience an atmosphere true to Provençal life. The stalls feature a mix of seasonal vegetables, cheeses from the Haut-Var, olive oils, honeys, and local specialties! The market is open year-round, which explains why locals remain so attached to it, well beyond the summer season.
Location: Center of the village of Aups
Market days: Wednesday and Saturday mornings
Distance from the campground: about 5 minutes
The Salernes Market: A Favorite Among Fans of Organic Products
Among the markets in the Verdon region favoured by locals, the one in Salernes is particularly popular with those looking for locally sourced, ethically produced food. Here, the atmosphere remains simple and friendly, far removed from the large summer crowds. Locals come for the organic produce, seasonal fruit and vegetables, artisan breads and farmhouse cheeses. People take the time to chat with the producers, many of whom have been there for years, which builds a genuine relationship of trust and explains why regulars keep coming back!
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Location: Center of the village of Salernes
Market days: Wednesday and Sunday mornings
Distance from the campground: about 13 minutes by car
The Villecroze Market: A Hidden Gem for Regulars
This market in the Verdon region remains one of the best-kept secrets among locals. More low-key than its neighbors, the Villecroze market charms visitors with its simple, local atmosphere.
Located on Place Général de Gaulle, it features about twenty vendors, where regulars come to buy seasonal fruits and vegetables, cheeses, deli meats, and a few everyday items.
Here, you mostly run into residents from the surrounding villages, who come for a small, intimate market where people still take the time to interact with one another.
Location: Place Général de Gaulle, Villecroze
Market day: Thursday morning (approximately 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.)
Distance from the campground: about 10 minutes by car
The Cotignac Market: A Provençal Atmosphere Under the Plane Trees
This market in the Verdon is clearly a favourite among residents of the surrounding villages. Every Tuesday morning, Cotignac comes to life around its shaded square, where locals and producers gather in a lively yet relaxed atmosphere. People come here as much to do their shopping as to take the time to chat, sample produce and stroll amongst the stalls. Spices, cheeses, seasonal fruit and vegetables, soaps and local crafts make up a varied market, true to the Provençal way of life that regulars enjoy all year round.
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Location: Cours Gambetta and the center of the village of Cotignac
Market day: Tuesday morning
Distance from the campground: about 20 minutes by car
The Lorgues Market: The Lively Heart of the Var Region’s Local Produce
Among the markets in the Verdon region frequented by locals, the one in Lorgues stands out for its diversity and lively atmosphere. Although larger than typical village markets, it remains deeply rooted in local traditions. Residents come here to buy farm-fresh cheeses, seasonal vegetables, artisanal jams, and Provençal specialties directly from the producers. The atmosphere is lively yet authentic, with a real emphasis on interaction and local products— which explains its popularity among the locals!
Location: Avenue de la République, Lorgues
Market day: Friday morning (local farmers’ market, May through October)
Distance from the campground: about 25 minutes by car
The Régusse Market: A Small, Authentic Sunday Market
This market in the Verdon region appeals especially to locals looking for a simple, down-to-earth atmosphere, far from the larger, more crowded markets. Every Sunday morning, Régusse brings together a few vendors on the Cours Alexandre Gariel, creating a friendly gathering where people come to shop at their own pace. Seasonal fruits and vegetables, local products, and regional specialties make up this intimate market, appreciated for its close connection to producers and its preserved village atmosphere.
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Location: Cours Alexandre Gariel and the post office parking lot, Régusse
Market day: Sunday morning
Distance from the campground: about 10 minutes by car
The Tourtour Market: A Market Break with a View
This market in the Verdon attracts both local residents and passing visitors, yet retains a genuine village atmosphere. Located on Place des Ormeaux, in the heart of Tourtour, it brings together about twenty regular vendors. Locals come here to buy fruits and vegetables, cheeses, plants, and artisanal goods while enjoying a market on a human scale. The atmosphere remains calm and friendly—ideal for shopping without the hustle and bustle, just as the area’s residents do week after week.
Location: Place du Village (Place des Ormeaux), Tourtour
Market days: Wednesday and Saturday mornings (approximately 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.)
Distance from the campground: about 15 minutes by car
The Market in Salles-sur-Verdon: A Farmers’ Market Atmosphere Overlooking the Lake
This market in the Verdon region is one that locals appreciate for its simplicity and relaxed atmosphere. Held on Place Sainte-Anne in Les Salles-sur-Verdon, it brings together farmers and artisans offering local products and everyday items. Quieter than the larger neighboring markets, it mainly attracts local residents who come to shop at their own pace, enjoy the village, and chat directly with vendors in a friendly atmosphere.
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Location: Place Sainte-Anne, Les Salles-sur-Verdon
Market day: Thursday morning
Distance from the campground: about 25 minutes
Exploring the markets is ultimately the best way to understand the local way of life and get a taste of Provence as its residents experience it! From our Oasis Verdon campground, set out to discover local flavors and fully immerse yourself in the experience of the Gorges du Verdon, with its friendly encounters, local products, and the Provençal way of life.
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