One of my favourite parts of living in France is the markets. I was up early one morning in Les Issambres, so decided to brave the crowds and head down to the local market with my camera. I probably would have been better on foot, as it took longer to find a parking spot than it would have simply to walk down the hill, but at least I didn’t have to walk back UP the hill!

French market
Wondering the streets in the local market

 

Paella
An enormous pan of paella

 

Paella
Another pan of paella

 

Olives in Province
Olives

 

Garlic
Garlic!

 

Red tomatoes
Red tomatoes

 

Paella
Another paella — very popular with everyone going to the beach

 

Woman with olives
A woman sells olives, artichokes and garlic

 

Repairing old clocks
Repairing old clocks

 

Sausages and salami
Sausages and salami

 

Sun dried tomatoes
Sun dried tomatoes

 

Woman with basket
A woman carries her shopping through the market