In the Grand Avignon, local agriculture is a way of life! Whether you're passing through or a local, you'll easily find fresh and tasty produce nearby. Between weekly markets, open farm sales, wineries and much more, the region is full of great places to eat local and seasonal produce.
Explore the terroir map of Grand Avignon
Easily locate producers, markets and estates near you using our local mapA practical tool for consuming local products: fruits and vegetables, honey, wines, cheeses, craft beers... everything is there!
Weekly markets
Unable to discover the Grand Avignon without making a detour through its markets. Villeneuve lez Avignon, Velleron, Les Angles, Saint-Saturnin-lès-Avignon or even Vedène, these weekly events are real invitations to stroll among the colorful stalls, to smell the aromas of the land and to chat with the producers. Seasonal fruits and vegetables, cheeses, honey, bread, olive oil… you can fill your basket while enjoying the friendly atmosphere typical of the region.
📍 Not to be missed: the Velleron farmers' market, renowned nationwide for its freshness and unique atmosphere at the end of the day.
Sale at the farm
To explore further, there's nothing like a visit to the farm. In the Grand Avignon, many farms offer direct sales on site. In Velleron, Pujaut, Sauveterre or Roquemaure, you can buy fruits, vegetables, eggs, cheeses, jams or even bee products, directly from those who produce them.
It's an opportunity to buy locally, support local farmers, and sometimes even enjoy a rural setting for a short stroll.
Wineries, distilleries and breweries
Lovers of fine products will also enjoy discovering the region's wineries, distilleries, and breweries. In Roquemaure, Saze, and Rochefort-du-Gard, several wineries welcome you for AOC wine tastings. Other venues offer craft beers or locally produced spirits.
And for a more complete experience, find out about events like the Escapades de Signargues or the Ban des Vendanges: wine tourism takes on its full meaning there.
It's an opportunity to buy locally, support local farmers, and sometimes even enjoy a rural setting for a short stroll!
Want to buy local?
In the Grand Avignon, the taste of the local is experienced every day. Whether you like to stroll on the markets, meet the producers Whether you're exploring the farm or exploring the wineries, here you'll find many ways to consume differently, closer to nature and expertise. These simple and authentic experiences are also an opportunity to better understand the region and those who shape it. Another way to travel, more delicious... and more responsible.
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