Le Sac Rouge, watercolor, 21x14cm. Painted during the weekly plain-aire market in Argeles-Gazost, France." The background is the Catholic Church, in the center of town. The market is on the little streets all around the church, and a couple of streets in continuation, including the plaza in front of City Hall (la Mairie).
Plein-aire" or open markets are a tradition in France. They have a regular schedule, usually weekly, which is advertised in posted signs around town and on fliers and lists you can obtain at the Office de Tourisme in each town. Bring cash, most transactions are in cash only.
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