The Saint-Tropez market is held every Tuesday and Saturday, from 8 am to 1 pm, on the Place des Lices, all year round. In the old village, two more markets showcase local produce: the Place aux Herbes market, open in season, and the fish market (halle aux poissons), where the fishermen sell three days a week.
Around Saint-Tropez, the villages of the gulf also hold their Provençal markets throughout the week. Here are the days, opening hours and practical tips to plan your visit.
Saint-Tropez’s three markets: days and opening hours
| Market | Days and hours | Season | What you will find |
|---|---|---|---|
| Place des Lices | Tuesday and Saturday, 8 am to 1 pm | All year round | Fruit and vegetables, fish, charcuterie, meat, clothing, crafts, flowers and home decor |
| Place aux Herbes | Every day, 7 am to 12:45 pm | 1 April to 31 October, with occasional closures | Fruit, vegetables, flowers, cheese and wine |
| Fish market (halle aux poissons) | Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 8 am to 1 pm | All year round | Fish and the day’s catch |
These are the opening hours published by the Saint-Tropez tourist office. They may be subject to occasional changes.
The Place des Lices market: Tuesday and Saturday, 8 am to 1 pm
The Place des Lices market is Saint-Tropez’s main Provençal market. It is held every Tuesday and Saturday, from 8 am to 1 pm, all year round, in the heart of the village.
Under the plane trees, the stalls offer food and all kinds of goods. You will find seasonal fruit and vegetables, fish, seafood, charcuterie and meat, as well as clothing, flowers, plants, local crafts and home decor.
Saturday is especially busy. To enjoy the market before the crowds arrive, aim to get there from 8 am, ideally before 8:30 am. It is also wise to plan your parking in advance, particularly in summer.
Once you have browsed the stalls, you can carry on to the café terraces or the narrow streets of the historic centre. To plan the rest of your visit, read our guide to visiting the village of Saint-Tropez.
The Place aux Herbes and the fish market: two markets in the old village
Just a few steps apart, the Place aux Herbes and the fish market offer two complementary experiences in the heart of old Saint-Tropez.
The Place aux Herbes market: every day in season
The Place aux Herbes market is held from 1 April to 31 October, from 7 am to 12:45 pm. Its stalls sell fruit, vegetables and flowers, as well as produce from specialist traders, including cheese and wine. Occasional closures may occur in April, May and October.
Smaller than the Place des Lices market, it is a good place to pick up a little fresh produce over the course of the morning, in the narrow streets of the historic centre.
The fish market (halle aux poissons): Thursday, Friday and Saturday
Located at the Porte de la Poissonnerie, the fish market is one of the village’s historic landmarks. The fishermen sell their catch of the day here, laid out on marble slabs.
Depending on the catch, the stalls may include sea bream, sea bass, red mullet, scorpionfish, octopus or moray eel.
The fish market is open all year round, on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, from 8 am to 1 pm.
Markets around the Gulf of Saint-Tropez: which village to visit each day?
The villages of the gulf hold their Provençal markets on different days of the week. They are a chance to discover other village squares, regional produce and a different atmosphere from the Saint-Tropez market.
The table below lists the main markets shown in local calendars. Days, opening hours and seasonal periods should be checked with each town’s tourist office before you set off.
| Day | Markets and locations | Hours or season given |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Sainte-Maxime, Patio Fleuri market | Morning, depending on the season |
| Tuesday | Saint-Tropez, Place des Lices | 8 am to 1 pm, all year round |
| Wednesday | Cogolin; Cavalaire, place Jean Moulin; La Garde-Freinet, place Neuve | Morning; check opening hours |
| Thursday | Saint-Tropez, fish market; Ramatuelle, place de l’Ormeau; Grimaud village, place de l’Église; Plan-de-la-Tour, place Foch; Port Grimaud, place du Marché (April to October) | Morning; check opening hours |
| Friday | Saint-Tropez, fish market; Sainte-Maxime, place Jean Mermoz | Morning; check opening hours |
| Saturday | Saint-Tropez, Place des Lices and fish market; Cogolin | Morning; check opening hours |
| Sunday | Ramatuelle, place de l’Ormeau; La Garde-Freinet, place Neuve; La Croix-Valmer, place des Palmiers; Port Grimaud, place du Marché (April to October) | Morning; check opening hours |
| Every day in season | Saint-Tropez, Place aux Herbes | 1 April to 31 October, 7 am to 12:45 pm |
Calendars vary from one town and one season to the next. To plan a route, see also the official guide to markets in Saint-Tropez and the gulf.
A few markets to discover around Saint-Tropez
- Grimaud village: the Thursday market is a chance to explore the heart of the village. The Port Grimaud market, held in season, is another option along the canals.
- Cogolin: the town holds markets on Wednesday and Saturday, among others.
- Sainte-Maxime: several markets take place during the week, including the one on place Jean Mermoz, the covered market on rue Fernand Bessy and the Patio Fleuri market.
- Ramatuelle: the village market is held on the place de l’Ormeau, among other spots.
- La Croix-Valmer: the Sunday-morning Provençal market takes place around the place des Palmiers.
Days and opening hours for these markets may change. It is best to check local information, especially outside the summer season.
When to go to the Saint-Tropez market?
When you visit determines which markets you can go to.
From April to October, the Place aux Herbes market adds to the one on the Place des Lices. The seasonal markets in neighbouring towns also give you more choice, depending on their own calendars.
From November to March, the Place des Lices market still runs on Tuesday and Saturday, while the fish market keeps its usual opening days. The Place aux Herbes market closes for the winter.
What time should you arrive?
Most Provençal markets around the gulf take place in the morning. For the best choice of produce and to move around the stalls more easily, it is best to arrive at opening time or early in the morning.
On Saturdays, this tip is particularly useful for the Place des Lices market, which is very busy in high season.
To choose when to come and see what there is to do month by month, read our guide When to visit Saint-Tropez.
How to get to the Saint-Tropez market and where to park?
The Place des Lices is in the heart of the village. There are several ways to get to the market, depending on where you are staying and when you visit.
By car
Several public car parks give access to the centre of Saint-Tropez, including the Lices, Foch and Nouveau Port car parks. In high season, parking can be in very high demand. Allow extra time or choose another way to get there when you can.
By boat from Sainte-Maxime
The Bateaux Verts sea shuttles link Sainte-Maxime and Saint-Tropez, among other routes. This lets you reach the village by sea, then walk on to the market. Check the timetables and crossings for the day of your visit.
On foot, by bike or by shuttle
Once you are there, the historic centre is easy to explore on foot. Depending on the season, other transport options may be available in the village. Check the operating hours of the town shuttles and the conditions for cycling.
From Kube Saint-Tropez, in Gassin
Kube Saint-Tropez stands on the hillside of Gassin, about 20 minutes on foot and 10 minutes by bike from the village of Saint-Tropez, depending on your route.
During the season, hotel guests can also use a chauffeured shuttle to the centre of Saint-Tropez, from 7 am to 11 pm. It takes you to the village for a morning at the market, then back to the hotel, with no need to look for a parking space in the centre.
To make a day of it, save lunch for a table in the village with our guide on where to eat in Saint-Tropez, then spend the afternoon on the beaches of Saint-Tropez. At the end of the day, our guide to the hilltop village of Gassin points out the viewpoints over the gulf.
FAQ
The Saint-Tropez market is held on Tuesday and Saturday, from 8 am to 1 pm, on the Place des Lices, all year round. From April to October, the Place aux Herbes market is also open every day, from 7 am to 12:45 pm.
The main Place des Lices market does not take place on Sunday. From April to October, the Place aux Herbes market is open every day, Sunday included, from 7 am to 12:45 pm. On Sunday morning, the nearest markets are in Ramatuelle, La Croix-Valmer, La Garde-Freinet and, from April to October, Port Grimaud.
Yes, the Place des Lices market is held all year round, on Tuesday and Saturday, from 8 am to 1 pm. The Place aux Herbes market, however, only runs from 1 April to 31 October.
It depends on the day: each village in the gulf has its own market day. On Monday, Sainte-Maxime from April to September; on Tuesday, Saint-Tropez; on Wednesday, Cogolin, Cavalaire and La Garde-Freinet; on Thursday, Ramatuelle, Grimaud and Plan-de-la-Tour; on Friday, Sainte-Maxime; on Saturday, Saint-Tropez and Cogolin; on Sunday, Ramatuelle, La Croix-Valmer and La Garde-Freinet.
According to the tourist office, the Saint-Tropez fish market (halle aux poissons) is open on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, from 8 am to 1 pm, all year round. It is located at the Porte de la Poissonnerie, next to the Place aux Herbes, and the fishermen sell their catch of the day there.
For the Place des Lices market, the nearest car parks are the Parking des Lices, the place du XVe Corps, the Parking Foch and the Parking du Nouveau Port. The tourist office recommends arriving before 8:30 am on market days, or coming by boat from Sainte-Maxime.