Markets in the Loir Valley

Markets and local producers

The Loir Valley is a destination where theart of living takes on its full meaning: authentic villages, passionate craftsmen, vineyards bathed in light… and above all, markets that set the pace for local life.
From La Flèche to La Chartre-sur-le-Loir, these markets are real gourmet stops, ideal for discovering local flavours, meeting producers and enjoying a convivial atmosphere.

Whether you’re on a holiday, just out for a stroll or just a local, the markets of the Vallée du Loir are a not-to-be-missed opportunity to breathe in the soul of the region.

La Flèche: the great gourmet rendezvous

To thewest of the Vallée du Loir in the Sarthe, La Flèche has two of the most dynamic markets in the department. Located in the town centre, they offer a wide choice of fresh produce and local specialities. The perfect opportunity to enjoy the gentle Fléchois way of life as you stroll between the colourful stalls.

Wednesday morning – place de la Libération and boulevard Foch
Sunday morning – place du Marché-au-Blé

Nearby, you can also visit the Clermont-Créans market (place de l’église, Thursday afternoons) and the Chapelle d’Aligné market on Friday mornings. You can also buy local produce at the Crosmières farmers’ market on Friday afternoons (at a place called l’Etournière).

Le Lude and Montval-sur-Loir markets

In the centre of the Loir Valley, the markets at Le Lude and Montval-sur-Loir are ideal places to stock up on good produce. You’ll find local fruit and vegetables, farmhouse cheeses, meat, flowers, home-made delicacies and a warm atmosphere typical of the valley.

Markets:

Tuesday mornings in Luché-Pringé and Vaas

Wednesday mornings in Montval-sur-Loir (rue de Verdun)

Wednesday afternoons at Les Guiminières in Saint-Jean-de-la-Motte

Thursday mornings at Le Lude

Saturday mornings in Montval-sur-Loir (avenue Jean Jaurès) and Aubigné-Racan

Sunday mornings in Mayet and Jupilles

Strolling around La Chartre and Le Grand Lucé

An emblematic village in the Vallée du Loir, La Chartre-sur-le-Loir hosts two popular markets every week. Farm produce, AOC Jasnières and Coteaux-du-Loir wines, honey, artisan breads, fruit from the orchard…

Markets in La Chartre and the surrounding area:

Wednesday mornings in Le Grand Lucé (Place de la République and Place du Château)

Thursday mornings in La Chartre-sur-le-Loir (place Jeanne-Bourin)

Saturday mornings in Le Grand Lucé (ZA de la prairie)

Sunday mornings in La Chartre-sur-le-Loir (place de la Liberté)