Inside Provence’s Most Beautiful Farmers Market l Forcalquier – Live Interviews with Vendors
Forcalquier Farms Market! I’m walking in one of France’s most beautiful farmers markets, Provance’s largest farmers Market. I will interview some fantastic vendors and clients to give you an authentic market picture. The interviews are in French. Please check the subtitles of your choice.
Oh it’s pretty, it’s mimosa season. Yes, you are as beautiful as a mimosa. Are you there every Monday? But if there’s no mimosa, what are you selling? Other flowers: anemmones, jonquis, friasias. Are you still selling flowers? Peonies. So you sell seasonal flowers? Seasonal flowers. Every season I have new
Varieties of flowers. They are bioagriculture, organic. That’s it, organic flowers, no transport, organic, you don’t use fertilizer? And then the problem is, does it hold? The problem is it only lasts 15 days. A mimosa lasts 5 and 6 days.
The mimosa is very ephemeral; but it’s the season you have to have some. Anemmones, daffodils. The friasias last 15 days. 15 days? Yes. Do you only sell seasonal flowers? Yes, only seasonal flowers. That is to say from nature? I plant them anyway. It’s oil, you see, it’s on sunburn, sunburn and burns, it’s
Very very effective. Do we put it directly on the skin? Directly on the skin. You can get on your face. Compared with essential oil, this oil is less strong, much less strong, and much safer to use. With essential oils you have to be very careful
And you should not put it on the face, and not next to the mucous membranes. This oil with flantes that have macerated inside so it is much safer. So we can even put it on the face? Yes even on the face. So you have several oils? There is some, it’s an antihistamine
When you have eczema, things that itch, you put it on and it doesn’t itch anymore. St. John’s wort oil is against burns, it’s magical! The millefeuille is for stomach pains， This is to even out the complexion. Calendula is a softener found
In all cosmetic creams. Rosehip oil. rose hip? What did I take? These are the fruits, which one is it? This one. It’s This one? Very good for the skin! [Music] Thank you! [Music] [Music] [Music] Madam, what does a provincial life mean? A provincial life? I don’t know
If we can keep ourselves together. The colour? The sun? Yes, the color, the sun, the good humor. A good mood? Yes, good humor. Good healthy food? Good healthy food. So here we are really well served, the country of Forcalquier, concentrates many,
Many stands which do organic farming. And it’s valuable because it’s not very common anyway. And then Provence is lavender. Is it lavender? Here we come in July, yes with the fields all blue. Purple? Purple! The Chinese women who are photographed in
Wedding dresses on the Valenol plateau, because of the lavender. Forcalquier, does this name mean anything? So initially it is For it can be kiln, calquier, limestone, lime kiln, lime kiln, because in the past, we heated lime to transform it. Lime is a white substance found in the soil. What color? So rather the
Ochres of Apt, These are oxides which color the sand. Fossilized sand is a very soft rock and in the past we extracted colors from these ochres, we used a water jet to decant the pigments in basins. And in relation to food, what are they best known for? The fruits. Mainly fruits and vegetables.
Lamb, ratatouille. lamb, ratatouille? Is there no cheese, for example, Banon cheese? Yes. Banon next door. This is a kind of special cheese, specialty in chestnut leaves. Olive oil? Olive oil, also yes, because here we are at the limit of
Olive cultivation, which gives a very pronounced olive taste. This is the Aglangau breed. Aglangau is a tree adapted to our regions, a little difficult from the climatic point of view, because there can be large
Thermal amplitudes between summer and winter, it can be 40 degrees in summer and 10 degrees in winter. And your name? Pierrette. Pierrette? Yes hello. Hello Sir. The most beautiful market in France? The most beautiful market in
France? That is to say there will be a competition. We are going to have one of the most beautiful markets in France. But it is one of the oldest markets in Provence. Is it one of the oldest or the oldest market in Provence? One of the oldest markets in Provence.
It was very big, there were all the farmers who came to bring their chickens, their rabbits. Is market day once a week? Is it always Mondays? Yes always. What makes this market
More beautiful? Is it because of the variety of merchandise? Yes, also, the variety of exhibitors and the size of the market. [Music] Will you be there the whole time? Normally, this place or elsewhere. What’s the best specialty of the house? [Music] Vegetable springrolls, ShaoMai… Thank you. Good luck! Hello sir! Give! If you want. Lavender from Montaigne de Lure. Is it organic? No. It’s the best? Lavender the best! Yes it smells very good. I’m going to buy some bags. Small bags. 10Euros for 10 sachets.
How long will they stay for aroma? 1 year? More. Can we put them in the closet directly? Or should we put a small cotton bag on top? If you want, it is 700 m above sea level.
That’s what gives it character. With lots of sunshine and the altitude, it is loaded with essence. That’s why she smells strong. She smells strong. And in relation to agriculture, what is the difference? The special land? That’s yes, because it’s done without watering.
No watering, therefore in the valley. Will you still be there selling the same thing? Good luck! Next [Music] time. These are sausages. Is this a new way of making sausage? It’s easier to keep them. Sir. We have the small tab. Here we’re going to take a little ride.
See here we’re going to do a little roll. So I have two left arms, I’m going to use a small pick and there you saw we have the cat’s whiskers hanging down. Cat mustache! On one side and the other and there you have the drawing board which for me
It is a decoration, but for you it is perhaps a small sofa. You have a whole world to create. Will you be there the whole time? Sir. I hope but not necessarily in the same place.
So it’s table art. Oh what are you doing. It’s just a bit of imagination. Are you going to teach people to do that? I do this in schools. Are you an instructor? I do this in schools to show children that you should eat vegetables. And to help them eat vegetables, we
Create objects of very simple things. For you, for example, today you are at the market to do something? To sell my peelers. There we remove the peeling fillet we are going to work flat
So we are going to go back and forth and suddenly we are going to make the small slices. On the other hand, when you turn it without electricity, that’s the great innovation and you’ll grate without slipping. A small strip, you mix the two and there you will make a vegetable sushi. vegetable sushi?
Of course. There you have the little cat’s claws hanging just from one side to the other. And there you have the aperitif board taking shape. Aperitif? Yes Simply aperitif. There you are turning, it’s not you who
Is working, it’s the camera. Earring! There we are going to put the vegetable skewers. And there it’s not you who works, it’s the device. It’s not even you who’s going to do the skewering, it’s all [Music] done alone. [Music] A video. Oh dear, this lady is so beautiful. The photo behind
The paella. No photo, video! I think that’s it, he made a video, do you see a camera? It works, I see the figure, just now, it didn’t work. It’s me who’s going to do it [Music] cooking!
🌼 Welcome to the enchanting world of Forcalquier’s Farmers Market in the picturesque Provence region of France! 🌼
Join us on a captivating journey through the bustling streets and vibrant stalls of one of France’s most charming markets. In this mesmerizing video, we immerse ourselves in springtime’s sights, sounds, and flavors in Forcalquier, where local farmers and artisans gather to showcase their finest produce and crafts.
From freshly picked fruits and vegetables bursting with flavor to fragrant flowers in full bloom, the market offers a feast for the senses at every turn. Indulge in the irresistible aroma of freshly baked bread, artisanal cheeses, and savory delicacies that reflect the region’s rich culinary heritage.
As we wander through the maze of stalls, we encounter friendly faces and passionate vendors eager to share their stories and traditions. Learn about the time-honored techniques behind each handcrafted item and discover the deep-rooted connection between the land and the people who call it home.
But the market experience goes beyond just shopping—it’s a celebration of community, culture, and joie de vivre. Take a moment to soak in the vibrant atmosphere as live music fills the air, and locals gather to catch up with friends over a glass of wine or a steaming cup of espresso.
Whether you’re a seasoned traveler or dreaming of your next adventure, this video offers a tantalizing glimpse into the charm and allure of Forcalquier’s Farmers Market in springtime. So come along, and let’s explore this hidden gem together!