Every Sunday morning, go to one of the Most Beautiful Villages in France to stroll around the Najac market. Fill your bag with fresh, local products before visiting this exceptional site.
What day is the Najac market?
The Najac market takes place on Sunday mornings in the Place du Faubourg, in the heart of the fortified village. Designed to accommodate markets , this long, narrow square is bordered by two rows of houses that once formed a linear housing development. Admire, extending from the square, the long street that stretches all the way to the fortress. This view seems straight out of a fairy tale!
To the south, the 15th and 16th-century stone or half-timbered houses extend into covered walkways that once sheltered goods for sale. Even today, the square is a hub of trade and commerce where you can meet merchants and producers. Don't forget your basket and fill it with delicious fresh, local produce!
A themed market
At certain times of the year, the market is placed under a particular theme! Seedling market local producers, market into the countryside., market craft knife or chestnuts… The event is reinvented throughout the year to the delight of day visitors and locals alike.
On this occasion, meet artisans et local producers and spend some time in a friendly atmosphere.
After your market, don't forget to push the door of the craftsmen's stalls!
An emblematic product: Fouace
From the Latin "focus," meaning hearth or center, fouace is the Provençal heritage of the savory fougasse, in a sweet version. It's a brioche-like cake that takes the people of Aveyron back to their childhood, the cake of Palm Sunday and Catholic religious holidays. Behind its simplicity, this Proustian madeleine hides beautiful stories of sharing and tradition. While time passes and recipes change, one thing remains constant: its subtle orange blossom aroma.
Ideal for breakfast or snack, don't forget to bring some back to your basket!
August 22 - August 24 , 2026
Najac Fouace Festival
On the occasion of Saint-Barthélemy, savor an essential specialty of Aveyron… Fouace! Like a regional star, this brioche cake is celebrated at the Najac festival in August. A gourmet and festive product: the fouace! Fouace, a crown-shaped cake flavored with orange blossom, looks like a brioche in…
Discover all the markets
Saint-Antonin-Noble-Val and Villefranche markets, take a tour of the other markets in the Bastides and Gorges de l'Aveyron destination.
