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Local Markets in the Poitou-Charentes

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Discover the local markets in the Poitou-Charentes and find out where and when you can enjoy the pleasures of browsing through an outdoor market.

Indulge yourself what the Poitou-Charentes has to offer you in local produce, fresh fruit and vegetables and organic food.

There are very few towns or villages throughout area of France without their own markets. So here is just a selection of some markets in the Poitou-Charentes area to start you off.

Note that most markets are mornings only, closing around 13:00.

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