The Saturday market
The Saturday morning market, one of the liveliest in the Hautes-Alpes, fills the central streets of Gap. Alpine cheesemakers, growers, beekeepers and craftspeople make up a vivid picture. A coffee, a warm pogne to share and a few purchases together: a first date that is simple and far more telling than a stiff restaurant meal.
Tourtons, oreilles d’âne and génépi
Local cuisine loves honest flavours. The Champsaur tourtons, little stuffed fritters with cheese, potato or prune, are enjoyed as a starter. Oreilles d’âne, a hamlet gratin of wild spinach, is well worth the detour. To end the evening, a small glass of génépi warms the conversation. Lyad helps you find those who love to share these tastes.
Place aux Herbes and terraces
Place aux Herbes and the surrounding lanes gather cafés and bistros in central Gap. From the first fine days, terraces overflow and people sit down as neighbours. Locals love to stretch an aperitif until the sun sets over the summits. On Lyad, trusted addresses are shared, and it is never too late to invite someone to try them.
Date ideas
- Saturday market
- Champsaur tourtons
- Oreilles d’âne
- Place aux Herbes
- Génépi
- Alpine cheeses
- Terraces