Our Provençal markets: a feast for the senses
When the market comes to life in Fréjus, whether in the historic alleys or facing the vast blue of the sea, it is a true spectacle for the soul and the senses that is offered to all. Under the generous sun, the stalls explode with bright colors. The fruits and vegetables filled with sunshine, the aromatic herbs exhaling their captivating scents and the local products, proud ambassadors of Provence, captivate the eye.
Each stall then becomes an invitation to dive into the Provençal art of living, to dream of being a chef for a moment, carefully composing a feast with local flavors. Here, the market is an experience in its own right: it is contemplated, breathed, imagined and above all… listened to!
The merchants, with their singing voices and generous accents, call out to each other joyfully. Their human warmth echoes that of the sun. Their exchanges resonate like a Provençal melody, drawing the visitor into a lively, authentic symphony.
The stroll from stall to stall never ends without a break on a terrace. Whether under the benevolent shade of a plane tree, at the foot of the cathedral, or facing the sparkling sea, it is the sacred hour of the aperitif.
This convivial moment is a real institution where the midday meal takes shape and where the sweet promise of a nap invites itself.
Here, time stretches out tenderly, like a breath of mistral: “Peuchère, we’re on vacation!”
- Provencal market in the historic heart – Wednesday and Saturday
- Fréjus-Plage seaside market – Sunday
- Fréjus-plage market, Place de la République – Tuesday and Friday morning
- Saint-Aygulf Market – Tuesday and Friday morning
- Port-Fréjus Market – Thursday morning
The markets of Fréjus: a living and generous tradition
In Fréjus, our markets are much more than just a tradition: they embody the soul of our city, a bridge between past and present. Since Roman Antiquity, merchants and artisans have breathed life into the squares and alleys, in a symphony of colors and scents. Each week, they extend a thousand-year-old history, beating to the rhythm of local, economic and social life.
Our Provence, this jewel that we cherish so much, has managed to preserve this culture of markets, a symbol of sharing and conviviality. Even today, strolling through these stalls is an invitation to meet, to exchange, to savor the simple pleasure of an encounter around the treasures of the land.
Walking among the stalls is to give in to gluttony, with the certainty of doing yourself good. The products offered are a tribute to the Mediterranean diet, famous for its virtues. It embodies a subtle alliance between taste pleasure, well-being and respect for nature. Golden olive oil, fragrant garlic, vibrant tomatoes, fresh basil, delicate goat cheese, sun-drenched vegetables and juicy seasonal fruits… Each ingredient tells a story, that of our land, its flavors, and the sacred bond that unites man to his environment.
In each district of Fréjus, the markets offer a wealth of local products, carrying the generous warmth that characterizes Provence so well.
The markets of Fréjus are much more than places of commercial exchange. They are places of life, of human encounters. Visitors, whether passing through or from here, taste the authenticity of the South, the conviviality and generosity of a region attached to its roots.
To wander the markets of Fréjus is to treat yourself to a sensory journey to the heart of Provence, an immersion in a world of flavors, scents and sharing, where each detour is a celebration of life, the land and generosity.
The list of traditional Fréjus markets
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Marché provençal de Fréjus
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Marché de Fréjus-Plage bord de mer
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Marché Traditionnel de Saint-Aygulf
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Marché traditionnel de Fréjus-Plage
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Marché traditionnel des Arènes
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Marché Traditionnel Port-Fréjus
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Focus on… the summer night market
The Fréjus summer night market is an unmissable event every summer! Located on the seafront, along the Boulevard de la Libération, it comes alive every evening in July and August. Between craft stalls, local creations and delicacies, it is the perfect place to stroll after a day at the beach. In a festive and friendly atmosphere, you will discover unique treasures under the stars, while enjoying the sea breeze. This market is a real must-see for anyone staying in Fréjus during the summer season!
A little more of Fréjus
The Tourist Office suggests various activities for your stay in Fréjus!
Go further and create your own 100% Fréjus recipe! The “Fréjus mess”
Fréjus is 2000 years of history and still a young and dynamic city!
Fréjus combines the blue of the Mediterranean that borders it, the green of the Esterel Massif that protects it and the gold of its 300 days of sunshine that warm the hearts so well. A city between land and sea where it is good to live and breathe, Fréjus is a unique soul on the Côte d'Azur that is just waiting for you!
And now, we continue the audio and taste adventure with a recipe that smells of spring and citrus fruits.
Come on, let's go to the kitchen!
A tangy touch for a gourmet dessert with Fréjusian flavors! Eton Mess, a British dessert (usually with strawberries) has been revisited by the Tourist Office by incorporating a 100% local ingredient: Fréjus lemon. Produced by the Dalmasso brothers, in organic farming, these lovers of the land produce superb lemons characterized by their color and regular shape. This little gem will be included in this recipe where gluttony will have no limits.
A simple and subtle recipe that you can easily reproduce at home! To do this, nothing could be easier, listen to the podcast "Le Cul de Poule d'Eloïse", dedicated to the Eton Mess with Fréjus lemons! A recipe that smells of spring and citrus fruits!
Bon appetit to all!