There’s a party going on every Tuesday night, right under my window. Les Mardis Nocturnes d’Uzes. I’m not complaining. It’s vendors with jewelry, leather goods, wine, and, of course, there are musicians.

Nothing compares with the Saturday or Wednesday markets in Uzès. Yet these Tuesday events, clearly for tourists, have the added attraction of a nighttime ambiance in the Place des Duche.

Les Mardis Nocturnes d’Uzès

Zumba in Uzès

The event runs from 6-11pm and starts off with Zumba. The Zumba sessions are led by a local class and visitors are welcome to join in.

Soon the marketplace is busy with people.  By night it’s loud and filled with music and happy sounds.

Later, musicians take center stage at the Mairie (town hall).

There is truly something for everyone to enjoy.

Candy and nougat

Jewelry vendors with handmade necklaces, bracelets, and more

Crepes made on the spot

Crepe making with either Nutella or the buttery sugar variety is my favorite.

Silver jewelers add initials to bracelets and necklaces

Balloons are for kids here in France, too.

Dogs are well-behaved

Handmade headdresses are modeled by beautiful young women.

Les Mardis Nocturnes d’Uzes

No matter how I try to stay in on Tuesday nights, I just can’t miss  Les Mardis Nocturnes D’Uzès. Who could blame me?

Scarves on sale blow in the summer night’s breeze.

Ruins of the city walls look over Les Mardis Nocturnes d’Uzès

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