| A holiday camping in France is all about embracing | | | | arrives, it fills up with any number of food stalls. |
| the culture and traditions of the French. And what | | | | Whether you are looking for some fresh |
| better way to do this than to spend a few days | | | | vegetables, you fancy sampling one of the many, |
| wandering through the stalls and traders of a | | | | and often particularly smelly, French cheeses, or |
| traditional French market? In many other | | | | would like a taste of the local ham, there are |
| European countries, the tradition of the market is | | | | many stalls that will capture your senses and |
| one that has been revived after dying down for | | | | leave your mouth watering. The light-hearted |
| many years. However, markets have been an | | | | banter floating between stall-keepers all around |
| integral part of life in French towns and villages | | | | the market gives it a wonderful atmosphere and |
| for many years. Full of hustle and bustle, and | | | | the real taste of the French market custom. |
| wonderful things to buy, food and drink bought | | | | Nice Bric-a-Brac Markets |
| from a market really is the best way to eat | | | | If you spend your time camping in France in the |
| when you're camping in France. A market is also | | | | Cote D'Azur area, be sure to drop in at one of |
| the best place to pick up those essential souvenirs | | | | the famous Nice markets, which are different |
| and gifts to give to those back home. Here are a | | | | every day. With a different selection of produce |
| few of the smaller, yet delightful markets to be | | | | being displayed on the stalls each day you will |
| found in France. | | | | never get bored. On some days, the outdoor |
| La Trinite Sur Mer Fish Market | | | | markets are bursting with bright coloured blooms, |
| Trinite Sur Mer has long been known as a | | | | as the flower marketers take over the Cours |
| fisherman's favourite location. For centuries, sailing | | | | Saleya. Other days, you will find an incredible |
| races have been held between fishermen in this | | | | selection of arts and crafts goodies that will make |
| small and sheltered harbour. However, the real | | | | you want to don a beret and pick up a paintbrush. |
| appeal of this quaint little harbour town is the | | | | If you've finished your holiday read and are |
| wonderful freshly caught fish. Dine out in any one | | | | looking for a good book for the ferry journey |
| of the fish restaurants lining the waterfront, or | | | | home, be sure to take a trip to the used and |
| for a real taste of camping in France, buy some | | | | antique book market - you'll be able to pick up |
| fresh produce from the local fish market and | | | | some beautiful, old books and you never know, |
| cook over a campfire. Oysters are the pride of | | | | they might just take the one you've finished off |
| the markets, but the stalls are covered with | | | | your hands for you! Last but not least, if you |
| many different varieties of freshly caught fish and | | | | haven't gotten around to sending your postcards |
| shellfish. If you're up early enough, you might just | | | | just yet, why not have a wander around the |
| see the fishermen dropping off their catch first | | | | antique postcard market held in the Place de Palais |
| thing in the morning - knowing the fish is freshly | | | | on the fourth Saturday of every month. |
| caught gives it an even better flavor. | | | | Whatever your interests, there is a market to |
| Revels Saturday Morning Market | | | | suit everybody in Nice. |
| Very close to the Languedoc Roussillon region in | | | | One of France's most enjoyable traditions, the |
| France, you will find the Revels food and local | | | | markets, are a fantastic way to fit into the |
| produce market. The market itself is situated in a | | | | French lifestyle. Be sure to visit at least one |
| 14th century covered square, and presided over | | | | market while you are camping in France and |
| by statuesque bell tower, giving it a particular | | | | make the most of the bustling banter, the |
| sense of tradition. The square is lined with | | | | wonderful food and drink, and the chance to buy |
| permanent shops and cafes, and during the week | | | | some special and authentic souvenirs. |
| is virtually empty. However, once the weekend | | | | |