What’s at the Market

Of all the things I love about living in France, buying groceries at the outdoor market is the one that feels most French. I’ve written about it many times, but again on Saturday I was struck by just how gorgeous it all is. The colors, the smells, the artful arrangements that create still lifes wherever you look.

Even better, because they’re edible!

Flat peaches have arrived, and asparagus is hanging on. The weather has been record-setting wet, which has helped them.

A mountain of cherries. I thought the flags were a nice touch. And other cherries below–“pigeon heart” and Napoleon, I think.

Green beans grown locally…they have three kinds: green, “butter” and cocos, which are a kind of flat bean.

It’s all so pretty…

There are even zucchini with their flowers.

The roasted chicken vendor draws a long line.

The sausage seller promised one kind was “spicy, spicy, no fat, diet!” In English, even!

Sheep’s cheese from the mountains…

Everybody was in such a good mood. The World Cup has started, which invigorates the football fans, the weather is gorgeous at last, and summer is here.