Continental Market
Professional continental market traders from France, Belgium, Italy, Spain, Holland, Poland set up their stalls throughout the town centre. Wearing traditional costumes they were selling high quality products including Britanny biscuits, olives, Swedish cider, Italian nougat, pungent cheeses, saucissons, Tartiflette from the Alps, charcuterie, fresh breads, croissants and much, much more! For those with a sweet tooth, there were freshly cooked crepes washed down with wonderful Muscadet wines from a family vineyard in Frontignan.
As well as the fine edible goods visitors were able to choose from a wide range of products including hand bags & leather items, Marseille soaps, lavender, children toys and pachmina! There really was something for everyone!
Most of the products on sale came from "the terroir" (the land) of the stall holder, where they are produced by small organisations such as family businesses, farms or small factories using traditional methods, maintaining a high standard of quality!
The event was organised by Chepstow Marketing and plans are already in hand for a return visit next summer – for more information contact Alan Browne, Chepstow One Stop Shop on 01291 636376 or Jacqui Sullivan on 01291 627393.
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