Markets
Published on: January 4, 2024
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Markets in the Lot-et-Garonne, South West France
One of the true highlights of a family holiday in France is visiting a traditional French market and the Lot-et-Garonne offers some of the best in South West France.
From colourful village squares to bustling historic bastide towns, local markets are at the heart of daily life here. Stalls overflow with sun-ripened fruit and vegetables, artisan breads, local cheeses, fresh meat, fragrant herbs and regional specialities. It’s the perfect way to experience authentic France while shopping like a local.
Whether you’re staying in a gîte, farmhouse or holiday villa, visiting a market is also a practical way to stock up on fresh produce — especially as many supermarkets close on Sundays.
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Why Visit a Market in the Lot-et-Garonne?
The Lot-et-Garonne is known as one of France’s “orchards”, famous for its tomatoes, strawberries, plums and sweet melons. Markets here are wonderfully family-friendly, relaxed and rarely overcrowded.
You can expect to find:
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Fresh seasonal fruit and vegetables
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Traditional French breads and pastries
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Local cheeses and charcuterie
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Roast chicken and potatoes (perfect easy family lunch)
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Olives, tapenades and regional specialities
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Flowers and artisan crafts
Children love the lively atmosphere, street entertainers and the chance to choose picnic treats for the day.
Best Market Towns in the Lot-et-Garonne
Here are some of the most popular and picturesque market locations to explore during your stay:
Agen
The department’s capital hosts lively markets several times a week. Agen is famous for its prunes, so be sure to sample local prune products while you’re there.
Market days: Wednesday & Saturday mornings
Villeneuve-sur-Lot
A beautiful bastide town with a large traditional market offering excellent local produce.
Market days: Tuesday & Saturday mornings
Nérac
Set beside the River Baïse, this charming market town offers a relaxed and scenic shopping experience.
Market day: Saturday morning
Marmande
Famous for its tomatoes, Marmande’s market is ideal for families wanting to enjoy the flavours of the region.
Market days: Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday mornings
Monflanquin
One of the “Most Beautiful Villages of France”, this bastide village hosts a lovely traditional market in its historic square.
Market day: Thursday morning
Duras
A small but atmospheric market town, perfect to combine with a visit to the château overlooking the village.
Market day: Monday morning
Sunday Markets in the Lot-et-Garonne
If you arrive on a Saturday or Sunday, visiting a Sunday morning market is a great way to stock up for the week ahead — particularly as many large supermarkets close on Sundays.
Popular Sunday markets include:
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Valence-d’Agen (near the Lot-et-Garonne border)
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Issigeac (a fantastic medieval market just north of the department)
Both are well worth the short drive if you are staying nearby.
Tips for Visiting French Markets with Children
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Arrive before 11am for the best selection
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Bring small change and a basket or reusable bags
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Let children choose a new fruit or pastry to try
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Combine your visit with a café stop in the town square
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Check seasonal night markets in July and August (often with live music and food stalls)
Make Markets Part of Your Holiday Experience
Exploring markets in the Lot-et-Garonne isn’t just about shopping — it’s about slowing down, tasting local flavours and enjoying the rhythm of French village life.
Whether you’re planning picnics by the river, relaxed family lunches at your holiday home, or simply soaking up the atmosphere, local markets are an essential part of your South West France holiday.
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Below you will find a list of all the market days in the Lot-et-Garonne….
Daily Markets: |
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| Monday: | Friday: | Sunday: |
| Albas* | Salviac | Castelsarrasin |
| Barbaste | Buzet | Lafrançaise |
| Lacapelle-Biron | Lavit-de-Lomagne | Gramat* |
| Duras | Meauzac | Arcambal |
| Miramont-de-Guyenne | Molières | Auvillar |
| Montricoux | Biars-sur-Cère | |
| Tuesday: | Prayssac | Bourg-de-Visa |
| Aiguillon | Souillac | Castelnau-Montratier |
| Casteljaloux | Ste-Livrade | Castelsagrat |
| Castelmoron | St-Germain-du-Bel-Air | Cazals |
| Castillonnès | Albias | Concots |
| Catus | Verdun-sur-Garonne | Douelle |
| Caylus | Floirac | Les Quatre-Routes |
| Bretenoux | Gramat | Limogne-en-Quercy |
| Durance (afternoon) | Latronquière | Monclar d’Agenais |
| Leyme* | Montcuq | |
| Marcilhac-sur-Célé (afternoon)* | Saturday: | Montpezat-de-Quercy |
| Montech | Martel | Penne-d’Agenais |
| Négrepelisse | Gourdon | Pujols * |
| Puy-L’Evêque | Puy-L’Evêque | Puybrun |
| Floirac | Caylus | Espère |
| Gourdon | Duras | Fajoles |
| Gramat | Duravel | Roquecor |
| Salviac | Puylagarde | Saint-Gery |
| Villeneuve | Réalville | Saint-Sozy |
| Saint-Céré | Fumel | |
| Wednesday: | Figeac | Lacapelle-Marival (morning)* |
| Agen | Villeréal | Lalbenque |
| Bagnac-sur-Célé | Marmande | St-Antonin-Noble-Val |
| Casseneuil | Lauzun | Négrepelisse |
| Luzech | Beaumont-de-Lomagne | Agen |
| Martel | Cahors | Casseneuil |
| Finhan | Cajarc (afternoon) | |
| Grisolles | Montaigu-de-Quercy | |
| Labastide-St-Pierre | Nérac | |
| St-Cirq-Lapopie* | Varen | |
| Tonneins | Vayrac | |
| Lafrançaise | Villeneuve | |
| Laguépie | Bretenoux | |
| Latronquière | Agen | |
| Lauzerte | Tonneins | |
| Cahors | Laguépie | |
| Monclar d’Agenais | Lauzerte | |
| Thursday: | ||
| Castelsarrasin | ||
| Mercuès | ||
| Monclar-de-Quercy | ||
| Monflanquin | ||
| Monsempron-Libos | ||
| Clairac* | ||
| Sauzet | ||
| Duras* | ||
| Vayrac | ||
| * denotes seasonal markets | ||
Specialist Markets: |
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| Farmer’s Markets: | Truffle Markets: | |
| Caussade – Farmers market – Monday | Lalbenque – Truffle Market – Tuesdays (Dec – March) | |
| Lacave – Farmers Market – Monday afternoon*, Thursday afternoon* | Limogne-en-Quercy – Truffle market – Sunday* | |
| Carennac – Farmers market – Tuesday afternoons* | ||
| Valence-d’Agen – Farmers market – Tuesday, Saturday | ||
| Capdenac-le-Haut – Farmers market – Wednesday* | Evening / Night Markets: | |
| Castelnau-Montratier – Farmers market – Wednesday evening* | Nérac – Evening market – Tuesday* | |
| Livernon – Farmers market – Wednesday afternoon* | Sénaillac-Latronquière – Night market – Thursday* | |
| Montauban – Farmers market – Wednesday, Saturday | Tauriac – Evening market – Wednesday* | |
| Payrac – Farmers market – Wednesday* | Tonneins – Night market – Wednesday* | |
| Salviac – Farmers market – Wednesday evening* | Tournon-d’Agenais – Evening market – Tuesday*, Friday* | |
| Souillac – Farmers market – Wednesday evening* | Vianne – Evening market – Friday* | |
| Villeneuve – Farmers market – Wednesday, Friday night* | ||
| Villeréal – Farmers market – Wednesday* | ||
| Brengues – Farmers market – Thursday evening* | ||
| Gourdon – Farmers market – Thursday* | ||
| Mézin – Farmers market – Thursday, Sunday | ||
| Montcuq – Farmers – Thursday* | ||
| Miers – Farmers market – Friday evening* | ||
| Miramont-de-Guyenne – Farmers market – Friday* | ||
| Montcabrier – Farmers market – Friday evening* | ||
| Saint-Pierre-Lafeuille – Farmers market – Friday evening* | ||
| Moissac – Farmers market – Saturday, Sunday | ||
| Porte Ste-Marie – Farmers market – Saturday | ||
| Beauville – Farmers market – Sunday* | ||
| Labastide-Murat – Farmers Market – Sunday* | ||
| Prayssac – Farmers market – Sunday* | ||
| Puymirol – Farmers market – Sunday* | ||
| Saint-Germain-du-Bel-Air – Farmers market – Sunday* | ||
| Sousceyrac – Farmers market – Sunday* |
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