The first city of the Hautes-Alpes is located in an exceptional territory. The Gapençais markets are a unique opportunity to discover the local products and the local handicrafts: taste the apples from the orchards of the Durance valley, the tomes and the mountain charcuterie of the Dévoluy or Valgaudemar, the tourtons and the other specialities of the Champsaur, admire the knives, the furniture and the objects of the local craftsmen…
Gap Markets
The wednesday market
Once a week, the exhibitors, producers and fairgrounds set up shop in Gap city center and offer you a wide range of foodstuffs, including tasty local fruits and vegetables, farmhouse cheeses, eggs, mountain deli meats and generous local specialties.
- Days: every Wednesday morning
- Address: Place de la République or Place aux herbes
The saturday market
One of the largest markets in the department settles every Saturday morning in the shopping streets of the historic center of Gap. Gapençais, Gapençaises and visitors passing through can discover many regional products: fruits and vegetables, cheeses, hams, sausages, farm eggs, honeys, jams, pies and local specialties such as the “oreilles d’âne” or tourtons. Exhibitors also offer clothing and various accessories.
- Days: every Saturday morning
- Address: Place A. Lorraine and Place aux herbes, Rue Carnot, Rue Élisée, Rue de France
The organic market
Organic agriculture is attracting more and more French people who want to eat healthier and engage in more reasonable consumption choices. The organic market of Gap allows to discover market gardeners, cheese makers, breeders and farmers involved in the production or resale of organic and seasonal products. As you wander through the colorful and fragrant stalls, you will find all the flavors of the Gap and Haut-Alpes region and delicious specialties.
- Days: every Friday afternoon (3pm to 8pm)
- Address: Contre-allée Albert Laty
Gap fairs
Three fairs are organized every year in Gap and take up a large part of the city center. The exhibitors offer a wide variety of products: food, clothing, ready-to-wear accessories, jewelry, utensils and household appliances, care and beauty products, bazaar items… For a day, Gap becomes a real open-air shopping mall, with many culinary specialties and handicrafts to discover.
- Spring Fair: in May
- Summer Fair: in August
- Fall Fair: in November
Practical information
The information provided on this page is for information purposes only. You can obtain more information about the next market dates and possible changes by contacting the local Tourist Office or the Town Hall.
