This little grocery store,- épicerie as they call them in Provence - is in Ménerbes, a tiny village in Provence. I loved this little store, it was packed with everything imaginable. They sell EVERYthing, from souvenirs to cheeses and sausages, fruits and vegetables, postcards … We went in there looking for some small cheeses from local farmers and they were just right to eat. I love to buy local produce as much as I can when I’m on holiday, it beats tasteless imported supermarket food! The thing that always strikes me as unusually friendly when I buy fruits or veggies in France is that you’re allowed - sometimes even encouraged - to TOUCH them and choose your own!
No angry shopkeepers telling you not to like I’m used to where I live!
More Ruby Tuesday at Mary’s Work of the Poet.
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You mean you can't choose your own veggies and fruit from your local shop?
She looks like she is really enjoying looking at those fruit. Yes, and she's touching them...
I posted today about our local farmers market. I have always wanted to go to Provence. Someday. I am looking forward to seeing more of your pictures.
The fruit looks delicious!
We now have ripe peaches with the stones that are easily removed, a big deal at our farmers' markets and with consumers. Americans demand the right to touch before buying. Interesting how cultures differ.
Great photo of "A Day in the Life of the Market."
As an aside, I just finished watching the movie "In Bruges" I would love to know your thoughts on the movie!
How lovely to be there and take it all in!!!!
Hugs,
Margaret B
YUMMY!!
I'm surprised. Normally French shopkeepers freak out if you touch something. Not so in the U.S.!
You can touch and pick out the fruit and veggies here too.
The lady in the photo seems to have a gentle touch...
Hi Jientje. Nice shot, as usual. Is Ruby Tuesday a meme? Like, can I copy and paste the Ruby Tueday square and put it on my blog and enter a shot with something red? I took a picture of something red, because it made me think of you.
Ahh summer is the best time to buy at local farmers market and buy fresh!! Good shot!
Barnyard Express
Thats a very nicely set up place to shop with the bamboo bike and basket in the back ground.Sets a nice ambiance to buy fruit and veggies in.:)
You can in Spain if you wear plastic gloves...Lovely shot, welcome back!
Ans sometimes even to try them! (cherries for instance)
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