Angie Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 Is really good fish and shellfish only available in France on the coast? If not, don't suupose anyone could recommend a good fishmonger or fish market within say a 20 mile radius of Quillan. Most of the fish we've bought locally is pretty ropey and quite expensive. Don't mind paying for the really fresh stuff though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gardengirl Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 We live inland in the Gard, so not in your area, and can get fresh fish 3 times a week in our small town; our fish van gets it fresh from the coast and travels round the varoius markets. We have it available on the 2 market days plus Friday. It is expensive, but very good quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomoss Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 We drove through Formigueres on a Saturday morning a couple of weeks ago and saw a busy stall in the market there selling seafood and, I believe, fresh fish.I know that's a bit far from you, but maybe they also go to other markets in your area.If not, there were quite a few places selling fresh trout along the valley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NormanH Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 I imagine that Quillan (one of the moderators) would know.There is a fresh fish stall twice a week at Mirepoix a bit far from you, but I imagine she does other local markets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patf Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 Angie - it's hard to understand why you can't get a good selection of fresh fish so close to the Med. coast?We're a long way from both coasts and get a good selection of quality fish, from supermarkets. There was once an independent fishmonger here but he got squeezed out.[:(]As Nomoss wrote though, probably the fresh water trout is the most fresh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie Posted September 25, 2013 Author Share Posted September 25, 2013 Thanks all for your replies. NormanH, will give Mirepoix a try as that isn't too far - we like the town so not a problem. The fish in our supermarket is very hit and miss quality-wise, but always expensive! Haven't seen any trout for sale along the valley so shall have to keep a sharp eye out. Love trout! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NormanH Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 The Fish van in Mirepoix is there on a Thursday (easier to find than on a Monday when the market is vast) and is on side of the Halles by the English café The MadHatter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie Posted September 26, 2013 Author Share Posted September 26, 2013 Thank you so much NormanH - will definitely visit on a Thursday. We have been on a Monday before but didn't notice the fish stall; that busyness might explain why! Appreciate this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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