Sunday market in Amboise

Go to the quays of the Loire and stroll between the colourful stalls of the traders, who have arrived in the early hours of the morning to set up in their usual locations. Take advantage of the presence of 200 stallholders who give the Sunday market in Amboise its lively atmosphere. A must for regulars and holidaymakers alike!

France's favourite market The authentic Amboise market!

Join the big day crowd as they set off in search of fresh produce, starting with seasonal fruit and vegetables, local and organic if possible. Producers are responding, delighted to be selling their produce in a short circuit, without intermediaries, like market gardener Clément Nivet and his “organic vegetables” from nearby Berry. The colours and scents will whet your appetite, and give you ideas for tasty dishes. And don’t forget to stop off at the cheesemongers, bakers, butchers and fishmongers: these food artisans attract customers who care about the quality of their products, the advice they give on how to prepare them, and the traditions they uphold. The Sunday chickens on the spits in the rotisserie should continue to turn for many years to come. As you wander around, you might also be tempted by a jar of local honey or Touraine wine, or by the clothes and accessories that complete the shop’s range of products, offering a wide variety of shopping options.

The essential wicker basket, your market ally

It’s impossible to imagine a trip to the market without the traditional wicker basket! Villaines-les-Rochers, just a few kilometres from Azay-le-Rideau, has a long tradition of wickerwork. This charming village, which has been awarded the “Ville et Métiers d’Art” label, is home to many passionate craftsmen who work with wicker with talent. Lightweight, sturdy and elegant: the wicker basket is the ideal companion for carrying your Amboise market shopping with style and authenticity.

Feeling hungry after your stroll around the market?

Take a seat at one of Amboise’s many gourmet restaurants!

The art of strolling the aisles Sunday market in Amboise

In the same place, between the Loire and the Quai du Général de Gaulle, the market also takes place on Fridays, in a more intimate atmosphere, with slightly fewer stallholders. For a lively and cheerful atmosphere, opt for Sundays: more people, more life, and more time to stroll around. The Amboise market isn’t just for shopping: treat yourself to a little Sunday pilgrimage to the land of conviviality! Look out for bargains, find quality products and enjoy the pleasure of a purchase accompanied by the smile of a shopkeeper!