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Markets ~Please find below a list of the local markets ~ No visit to France is complete without a visit
Markets always have fresh produce / meat /cheese / bread. The bigger ones have furniture / garden tools / livestock.
Do not expect prices to be cheaper than the supermarket ~ the French are willing to pay for fresh produce.
Get there early ~ you will note that by 11.30 many stalls are already packing up for lunch and by 12.30 it is all over.
Unlike UK and many European markets ~ it is not normal to 'sell-off' left over produce at the close.
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When
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Where
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What
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How Far KM/Time
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Notes:
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| Sunday ~ none local | Toulouse | Everything | 1 hour | Strictly morning only |
| Monday ~ | ||||
| Samatan (great drive) | Everything | 1 hour | 'GO' Famous Market | |
| Montrejeau | Produce | 35 mins | Nice Town. | |
| Salies du Salat | Most things | 20 mins | Interesting place | |
| Tuesday | ||||
| Aurignac | Produce | 30 mins | Well known Village. | |
| Martres Tolosane | Produce/Clothes | 25 mins | Great for visit. | |
| Wednesday | ||||
| Aspet | Most things | 10 mins | 'Go' | |
| Le Fousseret | Produce/Clothes | 20 mins | Must Visit place. | |
| Bagneres de Lunchon | Most things | 45 mins | Go on Market day. | |
| Thursday | ||||
| Carbonne | Most things | 35 mins | If Passing. | |
| Saint-Gaudens | Everything | 25 mins | Visit on Thursday. | |
| Friday | ||||
| Saint Beat | Most things | 50 mins | If passing. | |
| Saint Martory | Most things | 20 mins | OK | |
| Saturday (all busy) | ||||
| Aspet | Most | 10 mins | ||
| Luchon | Most | 45 mins | Great Drive. | |
| Cazeres | Large Market | 30 mins | Well worth the visit. | |
| Saint Giron | Large local Mkt | 25 mins | Go early. Back to the 60's. | |
| Any Week Day (Avoid the week-ends when many French go.) |
Spain
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Cheap most things. | 55mins to border +10mins to nearest shops, restaurants. | Go early in your stay & stock up. Good prices! (Take your Passport) |
| Lunch in Spain is 2pm -4pm and the shops are closed. Dinner starts at 9 pm. | ||||