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Saône-et-Loire: at the Louhans market, animals are the stars
The 13 Heures takes you, Thursday April 25, to Saône-et-Loire, to discover the Louhans market. In this market, whose history dates back to the Middle Ages, animals are the stars. You can buy chickens or even rabbits there.
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The 13 Heures takes you, Thursday April 25, to Saône-et-Loire, to discover the Louhans market. In this market, whose history dates back to the Middle Ages, animals are the stars. You can buy chickens or even rabbits there.
At the Louhans market (Saône-et-Loire), you can hear the kings and reindeer of the farmyard from afar. At this market in the heart of Burgundy Bresse, animals have always been the stars. Moreover, people come to visit the market from very far away, like a couple from Ardèche, Monday April 22, the traditional market day. Here, when it comes to chickens, there is plenty of choice. Each breed has its own specificity, and lays eggs of different colors. In addition to tourists, the Louhans market has its faithful.
Individuals can sell their personal production
The Louhans market has a long history dating back to the Middle Ages. In the 1920s, poultry occupied downtown streets. In the 1950s, a golden age began. Livestock markets were added to poultry sales. In the 1980s, the market refocused on poultry, but has always kept its friendly spirit. Here, individuals have always had the right to sell their personal production. You can buy rabbits or even puppies.
