There are 3 markets during the week in Carcassonne which all take place in the main square in the middle of town. Two smaller one on Tuesdays and Thursday and the major on

It is a colourful affair as well as a meeting place. What I appreciate the most is that it is mainly local products which come and go with the seasons. This morning you could clearly see that the melon season is over over, melons you could buy up to 5 for €3 only a couple of weeks ago.

Last week the first purple artichokes were available although no longer to be seen today, I have been assured of full availability later this coming week.

One could clearly see that autumn has arrived

Happy shopping everyone