Le Bon Marché

Get what's good for you

How It Got Started

This market was started by farmers who yearned for a place to sell their products in an efficient manner. When a market is more focused on it's "festival-like" or "food court" qualities...does it really help the local farmer? In our experience, it hasn't. We want Acadiana to have access to something different.

Why Farmers and Ferments Only?

Incorporating local produce into your diet is essential for maintaining good health, as it ensures you're consuming fresh, nutrient-rich foods that haven't lost their vitality through long-distance transportation. Most produce in your grocery store is already 2 weeks old by the time it's reached the shelf. Yikes!

Ferments are a perfect complement to a locally sourced diet. You know, a Fermentationist is really the same as a farmer. They cultivate and nurture living organisms (bacteria & yeast cultures) just like a farmer who raises crops or livestock. They carefully manage and monitor the growth and health of their microorganisms. You could call it a "micro-herd".

Fermented products, like kombucha, support a healthy gut and bolster the immune system. Fermented grains, like sourdough, break down gluten and phytic acid, making it easier for the body to digest and absorb nutrients.

What Are the Benefits?

Real farmers markets play a crucial role for our Acadiana economy. Your support of local farmers keep money circulating within our community....Not flowing through the big box stores and into products that are inferior, or worse for your health.

We want you to have easy access to fresh, seasonal produce that is more nutritious and full of flavor. We want this market to create a sense of community, by bringing people together and educating everyone about the importance of where there food comes from. By choosing to shop at Le Bon Marché, you get what's good for you.

Current Vendors

St. Joseph Homestead

seasonal vegetables & herbs

Rosemary Farm

fresh eggs

House of Bread

sourdough products

Cypress Prairie Farm

grass-fed & finished beef

R2 Positive Culture

fermented products

We are actively seeking new vendors for our market! Send an email to trey@stjosephhomestead for more information.

Your Local Farmers Market for Fresh Produce in Lafayette

Looking for a farmers market near you that focuses on truly local food? Le Bon Marché Farmers & Ferments brings together local farmers, growers, and artisans every Saturday in downtown Lafayette, offering fresh produce, farm-fresh eggs, grass-fed beef, sourdough products, fermented foods, and other locally sourced goods.

Unlike large grocery stores where products may travel hundreds or even thousands of miles before reaching the shelf, our vendors offer fresh foods harvested, prepared, and produced right here in Acadiana. Shopping at a local farmers market gives you access to seasonal produce at its peak flavor while supporting family farms and small businesses throughout the community.

Fresh, Local Foods Every Saturday

Visitors to Le Bon Marché can shop directly from local farmers and producers who are passionate about providing healthy, high-quality food. Whether you're searching for fresh vegetables, local herbs, pasture-raised products, fermented foods, or artisan breads, you'll find a carefully curated selection of products designed to support a healthy lifestyle.

Why Shop at a Local Farmers Market?

When you shop at a farmers market, you're doing more than buying food. You're supporting local agriculture, strengthening the local economy, and gaining access to fresher products than what's typically available through traditional retail channels. Many shoppers also appreciate the opportunity to meet the farmers who grow their food and learn more about sustainable farming practices.