Aubenas market in the Ardèche (07200)

In the heart of the southern Ardèche, the Aubenas market is a delight every Saturday, with gourmet stalls set in a medieval setting in the town centre. Here’s a closer look at one of the biggest markets in the department.

Cheeses, honeys, pottery: here, living tradition flirts with conviviality.

Aubenas market

Every Saturday morning, and all year round, the historic centre of Aubenas is decked out with colourful stalls stretching from the Place du Château de Montlaur to the Champ de Mars and adjacent streets.

During the summer months, more than a hundred stallholders liven up the medieval cobblestones: local producers (honey, goat’s and cow’s cheese, fruit and vegetables, etc.), craftsmen and spice merchants rub shoulders in a lively atmosphere.

As well as the traditional market every Saturday, there is also a night market on Wednesdays during the summer holidays, lasting until around midnight, known as Les Mercredis d’Aubenas.

For the rest of the year, the foal fair takes over the streets and boulevards of the town on the first Saturday in November, as does the not-to-be-missed Christmas market with its events in the historic centre of the town from 18 December.

Albensian markets all year round, in a nutshell :

All year round
Saturday food market with seasonal artisans
In summer
Wednesdays in Aubenas, an evening craft market with local producers.
In autumn
The foal fair, with many exhibitors: clothing, crafts, producers…
At Christmas
A week before the festivities, the Christmas market and its range of gifts of all kinds.

Aubenas market in the Place du Château with flowers and shops — *The market in front of the castle*

Where’s the market in Aubenas?

Fairs and markets are organised around the Place du Château in the town’s historic centre.

Here is an interactive map of its location:

Car parks in Aubenas

Access to Aubenas town centre is often difficult by car on market days, and it’s very difficult to find a parking space in the adjacent streets. It’s easier to park in one of the many nearby car parks.

Practical Aubenas

Want to come to Aubenas? Weather, itineraries and a few suggestions.

The weather

3-day forecast

Road routes

From the 4 cardinal points of France, interactive itineraries to get to Aubenas and the Southern Ardèche :

The bus station

If you want to get to Aubenas by other means than car, here’s the bus station

Counties & Catchment areas