Is the Arles Market the most beautiful market in Provence?
Nothing is more enticing than a morning stroll through the Arles market in France, a jewel of Provence in the South of France. The Arles market is a delightful escape where the senses awaken to a symphony of scents, colors, flavors, and fascinating stories. Today, we take you on a journey to discover this Provençal microcosm where time seems to stand still.
Our first stop is at Valérie Graulou's, a fervent protector of the coastline and tellines, a small shellfish with an iodized taste. It's a whole family tradition that is revealed through the fishing of tellines, which respects marine ecosystems.
The tellines recipe from the Graulou family is a pure delight, to be discovered in the video.
Contact Valérie to taste her passionate work: 0609202905 or 0629832904.
We then stroll near the stalls of the fishermen, where fresh anchovies and thonine tickle our taste buds and fill our basket. Here, freshness is a promise kept.
In this tour of the Arles market, we talk about the rice of Camargue and the know-how of Bernard Poujol, who releases ducklings in his rice fields so that they eat the weeds, thus avoiding the use of pesticides.
Bernard Poujol, a rice farmer in Camargue, cultivates using proven Asian methods. An ecological know-how that enhances the taste of the grain.
The walk continues with Julien Raynal, a fruit producer in Saint-Gilles. His "Lady Cot" apricots, sweet, large, and perfectly ripe, are a treat. Julien also grows pomegranate.
It's barely 9 o'clock, and already, the Arles market is bustling. We explore Fred and Sandrine's stand, a real treasure trove of Provencal products: candied olives, Popol vinegars, dried fruits, olive oils... A festival of Provençal flavors.
Then comes the olfactory assault at the spice stand. We are dazzled by a kaleidoscope of shimmering colors and Mediterranean scents that delight our amazed eyes.
Next is Benjamin Kintziger's paella that tickles our nostrils. This caterer, despite a not very Arlesian name, is indeed a child of the Arles country.
He excels in local recipes. You can contact him at 06 28 69 44 40 or visit his Facebook
/ paellaarles
The continuation of the stroll in the Arles market continues towards Maison Perez.
We are transported to Spain at the sight of potential tapas before our eyes. Barbecue or traditional cuisine, Maison Perez is the must-see for lovers of charcuterie and good meat.
Don't miss the bull confit and the delicious charcuterie made in the generous tradition of this good family house: 04 90 93 46 38
Maison Perez and sons 28 rue barthélémy contestin, Fourques
Around a corner, the strawberries of Carpentras and the Provençal vegetables reveal themselves in all their splendor. The promise of a tasty ratatouille cannot be ignored.
The Trident cheese dairy in Vauvert offers us its flagship cheese: the Trident. A delight of barely curdled sheep's milk, unrefined, which is enjoyed with olive oil.
04 66 88 20 19 Fromagerie du trident 931 route d’Aimargues, Vauvert, France
How to resist the selection of Père Karl? A display of sausages with varied and exquisite flavors that delights Bernard, our gourmet guide. The selection of Père Karl cracks Bernard. The charismatic seller with the devastating look is shy at first, but he lets go and knows how to reveal the qualities of his product. We enjoy tasting the different flavors of sausages.
A large choice on this stand, with varieties of bull sausage, with a large cut, which gives chewiness. The mixture is lean for a beautiful flavor.
Truffle, Provencal herbs, Espelette pepper, porcini mushrooms, cheeses, spices enhance the sausages. We want to buy everything!
The sensory journey in this magnificent Provençal market continues amid the sheep's cheeses of Larzac, exotic fruits, colorful vegetables, wines, spices, fragrant basil... A whirlwind of flavors and scents!
If you visit the Arles market, our advice: come before 10 a.m. to avoid the crowd. The Arles market is held every Saturday and Wednesday.
The day ends with a tasting by Bernard who savors his tellines and magnificent open sea oysters at home, his nose in the pots!
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