Villefranche-de-Rouergue market

Savor the authenticity of the terroir, taste local specialties and treat yourself to fresh produce. On Thursday morning, go to Place Notre-Dame, where one of the most beautiful markets in Aveyron takes place.

Going to the market in Villefranche de Rouergue

For the Thursday morning market, choose the Treize-Pierres parking lot (100 places) or the old one LISI parking (250 spaces), both free and less than a 10-15 minute walk from the center. You can take a free shuttle (Bastibus) that connects these car parks to the bastide.

From 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., rotations every 30 minutes between the Treize Pierres car park – Place de la Liberté – LISI Parking

What day does the market take place in Villefranche de Rouergue?

Thursday morning This is the large market of Villefranche-de-Rouergue on the Place Notre-Dame, around the covered market hall and on the Allées Aristide Briand. An unmissable event that contributes to the town's renown.
Saturday morning You will also find a smaller market in Notre Dame Square.
Sunday morning : another opportunity to find some products for your Sunday meal with the small market on the Place de la République.

The big Thursday market

The unmissable event for epicureans and gourmets who love local products ! So, hurry up to Place Notre-Dame… follow the crowd as it enters the colorful alleys, it's a explosion of flavors and colors !

We see everything and we want to taste everything! We salivate in front of sun-kissed fruits, Quercy melons, vegetables just out of the ground, local specialties like the jokers. We love sweet delicacies: fouace, honey, cheeses, charcuterie, eggs from the farm! There is something for every taste !

Villefranche de Rouergue market seen from the bell tower of the collegiate church

Want to contemplate this view of the market?

In summer, climb the 153 steps of the bell tower of the Notre-Dame collegiate church to admire one of the most beautiful views of the bastide town of Villefranche de Rouergue.

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An event not to be missed

On local, behind their stalls, have a smile and exchange a good word with the locals! The elders who speak Occitan give each other news: from the Aristide Briand alleys, to the Place Notre-Dame, in the shadow of the Collegiate Church, passing by the Place du Saint Jean, it is a whole country that finds itself , as for to talk only for shopping!

We are not chauvinists, but the Villefranche market is one of most beautiful markets from the region…from France itself! So, bring a piece of Aveyron home and bon appetit, of course!

Villefranche de Rouergue market — Jerome Morel

To share a pleasant moment, in summer, the city hosts farmers' markets: choose the contents of your plate, sit down at our table and let's dance the night away!

Night markets

Marie's escapades in Aveyron