Markets Travel Guides
7 guides · Curated by Camille Dubois, Lead Editor · Updated June 2026
Markets are where each city's daily life and food culture come alive — Marseille's Noailles and Capucins, Strasbourg's covered and Christmas markets, Colmar's market hall, and Montpellier's Halles. These guides cover market days, what to buy, and how to turn a morning at the market into the best meal of your trip.
10 Best Alsace Christmas Markets & Planning Guide (2026)
Discover the 10 best Alsace Christmas markets for 2026. Includes expert tips on the Navette de Noël shuttle, local food, and hidden village gems.
6/9/2026
Camille Dubois
Montpellier Markets Guide: Best Food & Flea Markets
Discover the best Montpellier markets for fresh produce, local crafts, and street food. Plan your visit with our expert tips for your 2026 French adventure.
6/9/2026
Camille Dubois
Colmar Christmas Market Guide: 10 Essential Tips & Locations
Plan your trip with our Colmar Christmas Market guide, featuring 10 essential tips on locations, food, dates, and how to avoid the crowds in Alsace.
6/5/2026
Camille Dubois
Marseille Markets: Best Local Food and Shopping Guide
Explore the vibrant Marseille markets for fresh fish, spices, and local crafts. Plan your visit with our 2026 guide to the city's best shopping spots.
6/5/2026
Camille Dubois
12 Best Marseille Markets and Souvenirs to Buy (2026)
Discover the best shopping in Marseille with our guide to authentic Savon de Marseille, Navettes, and local markets. Includes packing tips and VAT reclaim advice.
6/5/2026
Camille Dubois
10 Best Things to Buy and Places to Shop in Strasbourg (2026)
Discover what to buy in Strasbourg, from Soufflenheim pottery to gourmet gingerbread. Our guide covers the top 10 shopping spots, local crafts, and VAT refund tips.
6/5/2026
Camille Dubois
Strasbourg Christmas Market Guide: 8 Things to Know Before You Go
Plan your trip with our Strasbourg Christmas market guide. Includes 2025 dates, a map of the best squares, what to eat, and tips for avoiding the crowds.
6/5/2026
Camille Dubois