Cours Voltaire may look like a quiet, open square at first glance, but it’s long been one of the town’s main market hubs. Established in the 15th century, when this area was still on the outskirts of town, it’s always been a place for trade, starting with simple fruit and vegetable stands and now offering a wide variety of goods that locals love to browse. What better moment to talk about Aubagne’s culinary specialties? After all, we’re in Provence, a region famous for its incredible food! If you’re a seafood lover, you’re in the right place. Thanks to its proximity to the sea, Aubagne is bursting with Mediterranean flavours: capon, bottarga, scorpion fish, sardines, sea bream Provençal-style, brandade de morue, anchoïade... and of course, the iconic bouillabaisse, a must-try dish that’s just a short 25-minute trip away in Marseille. You’ll also find comforting classics like fish soup, soupe au pistou, daube Provençale, artichokes à la barigoule, and all the beloved spreads like tapenade and aïoli. If you’ve got a sweet tooth, try navettes, little boat-shaped biscuits flavored with orange blossom, panisses made from chickpea flour, crispy almond casse-dents, the festive gâteau des Rois with candied fruit, or smooth quince paste. Tempted yet? You’ll find many of these delights at the market held here on Cours Voltaire every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday morning.