Nothing beats a morning at the market to soak up the local atmosphere, chat with producers, and stock up on delicious regional products. Around Chablis, charming villages and towns host vibrant and authentic weekly markets. Here's our day-by-day selection, with local specialties to taste and nearby sights to explore.

🗓 Monday — Saint-Florentin

The Monday morning market brings Saint-Florentin's center to life. Discover creamy local Chaource cheese and traditional Burgundy-style escargots.

Nearby: Walk along the Burgundy Canal or visit the hilltop Saint-Florentin Church.

🗓 Tuesday — Auxerre, Flogny-la-Chapelle & Ravières

• Auxerre: One of the largest markets, held on Place de l’Arquebuse. Fresh produce, sourdough bread, local cheeses, and don’t miss out on gougères or parsley ham!
  

Nearby: Discover Auxerre’s historic center, cathedral, and half-timbered houses.

• Flogny-la-Chapelle: A small, authentic village market.

• Ravières: A picturesque market in one of France’s most beautiful villages. Excellent goat cheeses, terrines, and honey.

🗓 Wednesday — Tonnerre & Noyers-sur-Serein

• Tonnerre: Morning market on Place de la République. Look out for local gingerbread and andouillettes!
  

Nearby: Visit the Fosse Dionne, Hôtel-Dieu, and taste wines from Tonnerre and Épineuil.

• Noyers-sur-Serein: A picturesque market in one of France’s most beautiful villages. Excellent goat cheeses, terrines, and honey.
  

Nearby: Wander medieval streets, visit the tool museum, or hike to the castle ruins.

🗓 Thursday — Ancy-le-Franc & Avallon

• Ancy-le-franc: Thursday morning brings life to the village square. Enjoy artisan charcuterie, organic eggs, and seasonal fruit tarts.
  

Nearby: Tour the stunning Renaissance Château d’Ancy-le-Franc — perfect for pairing culture and cuisine.

• Avallon: A charming town with a bustling Thursday morning market. Expect Morvan hams, local honey, and colorful seasonal produce.
  

Nearby: Explore the old ramparts, stroll along the Cousin River, or visit the church of Saint-Lazare.

🗓 Friday — Vermenton, Auxerre & Ligny-le-Châtel

• Vermenton: A friendly market with seasonal products. Don’t miss cheese from the nearby Reigny Abbey!
  
  
• Auxerre: A second lively market of the week. You might find some delicacies from the Morvan region, depending on the vendors.
  
  
• Ligny-le-Châtel: Covered market from 4 to 7 PM — ideal for stocking up before the weekend.
  

Nearby: Explore the vineyards or hike to the Serein’s source.

🗓 Saturday — Tonnerre, Avallon, Toucy

• Avallon: A second weekly market where you can taste the best of Burgundy and the Morvan. Great for handmade cheeses, wild mushrooms in season, and fresh baguettes still warm from the oven.
  

Nearby: Stroll through the historic center or climb the clock tower for a panoramic view.

• Tonnerre: A second weekly market, this time indoors. Fresh oysters and seafood often featured.
  
  
• Toucy: One of the most famous markets in the Yonne! A large Saturday morning event with producers from all over the region. Expect heirloom vegetables, seasonal truffles, farm poultry, and artisan creations.
  

Nearby: Discover the Puisaye region, visit Colette’s House, or explore the medieval Guédelon construction site.

🗓 Sunday — Chablis

Market day in Chablis! Sip a glass of Petit Chablis on a terrace while browsing stalls filled with Yonne cheeses, gougères, andouilettes, prepared escargots, organic veggies, art, wine and more.

Nearby: Visit a wine cellar or hike through the Grands Crus vineyards.

Good to know: Arrive early for the best selection, and bring cash as not all vendors accept cards. Most markets wrap up before 1 PM.

📍 All of these markets are within 45 minutes of Maisons Vaudésir — your ideal base in Chablis. A dream come true for food lovers!