Marche Paysan in Marseille's 6e takes over Cours Julien every Wednesday morning, 30 local farmers with vegetables, fruit, cheese, bread, seafood, meat and eggs from the Provencal hinterland.
Tip: Wednesday only; sets up at 8am, busy lunch-hour rush before 1pm pack-down.
Address: Cours Julien, 13006 Marseille
Rue d'Aubagne in Marseille's 1er Noailles is the spine of the Maghrebi market quarter, halal butchers, Tunisian groceries, olive sellers and spice shops between Cours Saint-Louis and the Capucins.
Tip: Walks naturally into the Marche des Capucins; same hours, same orbit.
Marche des Capucins in Marseille's 1er Noailles is the daily food market of the Maghrebi quarter, fruit and vegetables, spices, fish and halal butchers between Rue Longue des Capucins and Rue de l'Academie.
Tip: Closed Jan 1, May 1 and Dec 25; arrive before 11am for the freshest fish.
Marche aux Poissons in Marseille's 1er on the Quai de la Fraternite is the city's last working fish market, around ten stalls each morning selling whatever the night's boats landed.
Tip: Open daily 8am-1pm; pack-up around 12:30, the rascasse and scorpion fish go first.
Marche du Prado in Marseille's 8e runs the full length of Avenue du Prado Monday to Saturday morning, the city's biggest open-air market with fresh produce, prepared food and homewares.
Tip: Flower market Friday on the opposite side; arrive before 11am for selection.
