The Market is a hit in the Couserans. "Going to the market" means first and foremost meeting artisans, farmers, market gardeners, livestock breeders, cheesemakers, peasant bakers, etc.

But it's also taking a good a breath of fresh, delicious air along the aisles, 
Taste before you buy and benefit from advice, take care of your wallet,  
Consume with the seasons, surprise your taste buds, meet people,  
Contribute to the local economy, discover a region, a town, a village… 

The Saint-Girons market

“A Saturday Morning on Earth” ! It is sometimes a difficult challenge, in our mountains as elsewhere, to accept our differences, to communicate, to exchange, to share.

However, the place and the moment that crystallizes all "Couserans" is the Saint-Girons market. You can see all the benefits of the cultural mix that has been taking place in Ariège for decades.

Local traditions are very much alive, carried by centuries of know-how and mountain productions and, no offense to certain obtuse minds, they are also nourished by the successive arrivals of new inhabitants. All share the attachment to the land in the first sense. And this one makes them good!

So come and stroll through the colorful alleys, feel the smells of spices or grilling, taste a cheese, a meat, a charcuterie or a mountain honey – and right after eat a Vietnamese spring roll or a Lebanese sandwich – buy your organic but above all local vegetables or berries, treat yourself to a piece of jewelry or a handmade soap, bring back an aloe-vera for your home and so many other purchases to support a very real economy. 

Village markets

A Holy Cross, on Wednesday mornings in summer, we are pleased to meet around fifteen local producers and artisans. Once a month a « book hook » followed by a autograph session is organized. There is also a crepe truck with small tables on the terrace and some animations here and thereA stone's throw away, the lakeside welcomes those who want to take advantage of the good weather to picnic with produce bought at the market, swim, and watch the bowlers.  

Soueix Market – © Loïc Bel

At the small local market of Soueix On Wednesday afternoon, there is always a bit of good humor: the Bicycle-Rit allows you to come and learn how to repair your bike, a outdoor hairdresser without appointment gives you a new look, a drinks break and organic cuisine snacks await you at Commonplace, market gardener, peasant baker et meat producer (in particular) have their stand there all year round.   

A Engomer It's Sunday morning with occasional entertainment folk dances and music, it is even possible to win the competition there "Grand game" and leave with a huge hamper! Sunday morning also for the local farmers market from the charming village of six, under the town hall from mid-May to the end of October. 

massat also has its small market with many local producers and artisans in season. Thursday morning, « The Screamer » energetically reveals all the little messages that have been left in the box provided for this purpose in the village square. It's a very friendly moment and laughter bursts forth! Above all, it's a moment filled with humanity. And in my basket, I put the freshly picked vegetables from the morning and above all, I keep a place for the smiles encountered! 

From 17 p.m. to 20 p.m. from June to the end of October, the market of Bonac, the church lawn welcomes the producers and artisans of the valley and their Biroussan products: honey, herbal teas, seed bread, beers, garden produce, goat cheese, essential oils, soaps and beauty creams, local books, without forgetting the Sabine soaps molded in the shape of sheepWe also like to enjoy the terrace of the Relais Montagnard, where we like to sit down and chat about the weather. 

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Les marchés

Local markets