Marché saintes maries de la mer: discover local products from the Camargue

saintes maries de la mer market: a visit to the market at Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer is a real taste of the Camargue and the Provencal art of living. It's a moment to awaken the senses, where you can sample tasty produce and meet local producers in a warm and friendly atmosphere.

Flavours of the Camargue: a gastronomic delight

In the Camargue, local products and short supply chains are the order of the day. The region abounds in specialties with pronounced flavors. Some of Camargue's gastronomic products have been cultivated for centuries, and have contributed to the creation of a strong cultural identity.

Typical Camargue products include Camargue salt, bull meat, Camargue rice, asparagus, sand potatoes, carrots, shellfish and tellines.

Famous specialties include anchoïade, salaisons de taureau, gardiane de taureau, fish soup, bourride, fougasse, octopus rouille and many others. The Camargue is also proud of its renowned wines, such as IGP Sable de Camargue and Cartagène, a liqueur wine.

saintes maries de la mer market: typical markets

The famous saintes maries de la mer market is held on Monday and Friday mornings in the Place des Gitans. As you stroll down its aisles, you'll be enchanted by the fragrance of the stalls and the colors. You'll find all the gastronomic specialities of the Camargue, but you can also buy fruit, vegetables, clothes, plants and local crafts.

From late June to mid-September, a night market featuring local designers and artisans takes place on Fridays in front of the town hall. If you'd like to buy freshly caught fish, there are fish stalls every weekday morning on the Quai du Port, avenue Théodore Aubanel.

Organize your gastronomic stay at the Auberge Cavalière du Pont des Bannes

If you're fond of the region's typical recipes, you'll love your gourmet stay at our 4-star hotel, the Auberge Cavalière du Pont des Bannes. The resort offers an exceptional semi-gastronomic restaurant.

Bastien Roscigni, Chef at Le Pont des Bannes, offers a menu combining originality and tradition. He works with our regional produce with passion, and offers a generous Mediterranean cuisine, mixing products from land and sea.

On Friday evenings, enjoy a meal concocted by our chef, to the sound of guitars played by our musicians José and Paco. A 100% Gipsy dinner that's sure to please vacationers who appreciate good humor and lively music. This Gipsy evening includes aperitif, dinner (drinks not included) and musical entertainment.

For an unforgettable stay, our hotel offers comfortable gardian huts or luxurious rooms. Whichever accommodation you choose, you'll enjoy air conditioning and a private terrace.

Spread over our 4-hectare estate, our accommodations provide a relaxing and relaxing environment. Our hotel also offers a wellness area, two swimming pools, an equestrian center and a tennis court.

As you'll have noticed, between a visit to Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, a tour of the markets, the discovery of local produce and accommodation in a uniquely charming hotel, your stay in the Camargue will be full of unforgettable memories.

The Auberge Cavalière du Pont des Bannes is the perfect place to discover the gastronomic specialties of the Camargue. Book your stay now on our website or by contacting us on 04 90 97 88 88 or by email at info@aubergecavaliere.com.

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