Marketplaces

What a pleasure it is to wander the market aisles, basket in hand, to unearth the region's gastronomic nuggets. Set up in the morning or throughout the day, depending on the town, the market stalls are brimming with Périgord products to delight the eye and the taste buds. Whether you're in Nontron in the Périgord Vert, Périgueux in the Périgord Blanc, Bergerac in the Périgord Pourpre or Montignac in the Périgord Noir, the artisans and producers are always delighted to welcome you and present their specialties.

Of course, duck remains the local star, served as foie gras, confit, magret or terrine, as well as goose with its fine, delicious foie gras. Les pommes de terre sarladaises à la graisse d'oie (Sarlat potatoes in goose fat) is a speciality you can find on the markets, to eat in or take away. Continue your tour and spot the ceps and truffles of Périgord, harvested at very special times of the year. Some of the region's festivities are associated with them, making for great gourmet and convivial moments. As for dried fruits, chestnuts, hazelnuts and walnuts are perfect ingredients for sweet and savoury recipes, or for pastries such as the speciality walnut cake. Is summer here ? Don't miss Périgord strawberries, delicious with sugar, whipped cream or simply plain.

Primeurs, butchers, poulterers and cheesemongers line the local farmers market. We haven't even mentioned cheeses! But rocamadour and cabécou made from sheep's milk are perfect on platters, accompanied by fresh bread and a Monbazillac wine. At aperitif time, join the wine merchants for a liqueur or eau de vie from old distilleries, ideal for whetting the appetite.

Enjoy your visit to the Périgord markets !