# Local food and artisanal markets in France and La Réunion

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/local-food-and-artisanal-markets-in-france-and-la-runion
> Updated: 2026-09-19T12:20:47.000Z. Sources: 18. Developments: 2.

Local communities in France and La Réunion are organizing various events to promote artisanal crafts, local food production, and community engagement.

In La Réunion, the association ‘Tous à Table !’ is launching the ‘Village Gourmand’ on September 27 to promote short supply chains and experiment with ‘food democracy.’ In France, initiatives include a new weekly food market in Spycker starting September 25, a festive gourmet market in Bouniagues, a peasant festival in Ambres addressing agricultural challenges, and a rural market in Saint-Vallier focused on organic products and handmade crafts.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-19: Local French communities host artisanal and food markets

Local communities in France are organizing various markets and festivals to promote artisanal goods, local food production, and community connection through short supply chains.

10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/local-artisanal-markets-held-in-saint-vallier-and-bouniagues

### 2026-09-17: Vacarisses to host Mercat Origen Montserrat local market

Vacarisses will host the Mercat Origen Montserrat on September 19, featuring local producers, tastings, and workshops to promote regional agriculture and tourism.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vacarisses-to-host-mercat-origen-montserrat-local-market

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Cite as: Local food and artisanal markets in France and La Réunion. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/local-food-and-artisanal-markets-in-france-and-la-runion