Monday, 16 March 2009

A Small French Market in Oxfordshire....

Yesterday I walked into town,on a very sunny day and saw a delight....A French Market!!! Didn't buy much, had a few tasters! It was great to see, the crowds of people, lets hope the market comes back again!!!


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34 comments:

casalba said...

I love a good market and this one looks brilliant. There are lots of things I couldn't have resisted in your photos. (Are you "gearing up" for the next F1 season? Not long now.)

Loulou said...

Looks like a great market! Next time - you must buy some cheese! :)

Rowena said...

I know that I would have come home with bags of goodies from the looks of that market. The pastries!!!

Phivos Nicolaides said...

Interesting and beautiful place. Very nice pictures indeed!

Melissa @ The Inspired Room said...

Sounds like fun!!! :-)

Happy day!

Melissa

Island pepperpot said...

That was a truly nice market thanks for sharing your photos

rosecottagegardensandfarm said...

Loved you market photos! What fun! I am such a cheese fan and would have brough home an entire basket full!

Debbykay

Trubes said...

Hello Anne, that all looks very good but must say that I am a bit cynical about these so called markets.
I've been to so many and have been really disappointed with the produce when I've actually used it.
I love France and the cuisine but have never been able to relive the wonderful experience of shopping at the local markets.
The 'Marche Provencale' in Antibes is the most encapturing market that I have shopped in.....

Perhaps I'm being a bit sniffy!

Hpoe all is well with you, I've posted a little up-date on my site.


love Di. xxx

sally in norfolk said...

i love the way you do your photos you must tell me how you do them :-)

Linda said...

I think markets are so great-rather food or antiques. I didn't know they had French markets in England.

Barbara said...

Hi Anne,

Very nice; I hope that this is a regular event and you can return another time and buy a few goods.
Come on Anne; be bold and bring home a few munchies or a bottle of wine !!

Anne in Oxfordshire said...

Casalba - Hi thanks for calling in. Sent you and email.

Loulou - I promise I will and photograph it...

Rowena - I did buy Olives, but then I always have them..should of bought the cheese!!!

Phivos - Thanks, pleased you enjoyed my market ;-0

Melissa - Hi Hope your ok, it was fun indeed, would of been better to share with someone.

Island Pepperpot and Rosecottagegardens, Welcome and thanks for your lovely comments, pleased you enjoyed the post.

Trubes - Hi called in to your blog and left a message :-)

Sally - I will show you soon. What programme do you use to edit your photos?

Linda - Yes your right, Food or Antiques...The French markets have been over here for a while, and they seem to travel around this area..great for use :-)

Barbara - They will be with us again, not sure when though. But I will certainly buy something next time, just couldn't make my mind up, it was just a joy looking around too!

nicolette said...

I can smell the cheese, the pain chocolat and the olives... I love French markets!

Sabina said...

How wonderful - I really enjoyed your photos!!

:)

Midlife, menopause, mistakes and random stuff... said...

Oh wow.....these are amazing phots Anne and how I would love to go here with you. Pick up a nice loaf of freshly baked bread, some artisan cheese and olives.........ummm.

Steady On
Reggie Girl

Leesa said...

Great shots! Can't wait til you come to Paris so I can show you around... You'll have to come down to Antony when we have our marche' to see our lovely farmer's market... Can't wait!!!! : )

Maryann said...

I love these markets! Thanks for the photos, Anne :)

corine said...

It looks just like the real thing too. My husband is in England now. Me, I'm stuck in L.A dreaming of Europe.

corine said...

It looks just like the real thing too. My husband is in England now. Me, I'm stuck in L.A dreaming of Europe.

XUE said...

You lucky thing! I would love to have been at this market! Greetings from a Chinese living in Tokyo (where my German husband is working).

Britt-Arnhild said...

That's a great way to travel, to have a French Market come to your place :-9

Anne in Oxfordshire said...

Maryann - My pleasure so pleased you enjoyed the photos.

Corine and Xue - left a message on your blogs. :-)

Britt-Arnild - Certainly a great idea if you can't get to Europe...and they are here more and more recently so all the better for us!!!

Carolyn said...

Oohh la la - absolutely brilliant.

Love your photos - thanks for taking us along with you on that stroll :)

[I keep thinking of you every time I see the Aussie news about Formula 1 kicking off in Melbourne next week!]

Cheers.

Diana Strinati Baur said...

Fabulous Anne, the market looks just wonderful!! I am glad you enjoyed it.

Romancing Italy said...

Running across this post, I realize I am late for our market. Those croissants made me also realize how hungry I am. I want one of those!

Monika said...

Anne, did they have French chocolate? I LOVE chocolate and have not been able to find any chocolate better than the French chocolate. I'm off to Belgium next month too so I may change my mind then ;)

Ellee Seymour said...

I look forward to walking with you too one day.

Monika said...

anne, i just saw your comment on my blog. I can't believe you are that close to Reading! I wish I had known as we could have met for a coffee as I was there for a week staying right in the centre. Next time for sure (Jason will be back next month and I might tag along). Have a great week!

rochambeau said...

You are a such a LUCKY GIRL!!!
Wish I could come along!
Hi Anne,
How are the party plans for your Mum coming along??
Thinking of you!

xox
Constance

Beatriz Macias said...

I wish there was a market like that near us... You are lucky.

Welshcakes Limoncello said...

I love those French markets!

rochambeau said...

Hi Anne,
Think you test above worked!!
Xox
Constance

Happy Sunday

LYN said...

HI!
I GREW UP IN KIDLINGTON..I NOW LIVE IN FLORIDA...
NICE TO "MEET" YOU!!

Bella Baita View said...

One of my friends in London told me while I was there that French markets are all the rage right now. How lucky to have one come to your town.