Traditional Barge Boat Trip, Bergerac
A delightful trip along the river that runs through the heart of Bergerac on a traditional wooden barge.
Markets in Dordogne
Discover the top Dordogne markets
The markets of the Dordogne offer a vibrant and authentic experience, visitors can indulge in a sensory feast of local produce, traditional crafts and a lively atmosphere.
Nestled in the picturesque countryside of southwestern France, the Dordogne region offers a delightful blend of natural beauty, rich history, and a vibrant market culture. Renowned for its charming villages, medieval castles and rolling vineyards, this idyllic region is equally celebrated for its bustling markets. From busy town squares to quaint village marketplaces, the Dordogne markets showcase a richness of local produce, traditional crafts and mouth watering delicacies. Visitors can immerse themselves in the authentic sights, sounds and flavours of this captivating region as they wander through the vibrant stalls, interact with friendly vendors and discover the treasures that make the Dordogne markets a true feast for the senses.
Check out our events calendar to find specific dates for other events throughout the year in The Dordogne.
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Carennac Aventure Watersports, Carennac
Situated at the foot of Carennac village this watersports centre offers more than just fun on the water! They offer three main activities; canoeing or kayaking, group canoeing with up to six people in the same boat, and adventure trekking with overnight camping out in the wild.
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CANOEric, Le Bugue
Easy canoeing for everybody. You can navigate with family or friends in peace. You’ll be given a solid equipment, stable canoes and buoyancy aids.
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Le Chemin de Fer Touristique du Haut-Quercy
Also known as the Truffle train, it will take you on a journey of 8 miles (13 Km) round trip, more than 80 meters (260 feet) high cliff, giving a wonderful panorama of the Dordogne Valley.
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Aqua Park Bergerac, Bergerac
Open from June to the end of September this small waterpark offers you and your family the chance to cool off on the hot summer days and to keep children entertained for hours.
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Domaine des Eymaries Horse Riding, Les Eyzies-de-Tayac
Experience the beautiful Vezere valley and its prehistoric sites on horse back.
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La Chartreuse du Bignac Restaurant, St Nexans
The dining rooms allow for views of the surrounding vineyards and rolling hills. Drinks can also be enjoyed in the small library or among the chestnut trees.
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Hostellerie de Plaisance Restaurant, Saint Emilion
This elegant and sophisticated two Michelin star restaurant offers creative dishes designed by chef Cédric Béchade, who plays with colours and textures in his cuisine.
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Moulin de l'Abbaye Restaurant, Brantome
Within the hotel grounds of the picture perfect Moulin de l'Abbaye hotel, set alongside the River Dronne and with a dining room oozing class and a waterside terrace with shaded trees, it would be difficult to find a spot in the world more idyllic than this!
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Tour des Vents Restaurant, Monbazillac
At the top of the hills of Monbazillac, surrounded by vineyards, the shady terraces and dining rooms of this restaurant offer an unforgettable panoramic view. The chef, Marie Rougier, produces a fine dining menu from seasonal products.
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Ferme-Auberge de la Rhonie Restaurant, Saint-Cyprien
This traditional farm serves good quality Périgord dishes using locally-sourced ingredients from its own farm and those nearby. It also has a lovely gîte which sleeps up to five people.
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Saint Jacques de Compostelle Restaurant, Collonges-la-Rouge
Large bright dining rooms and a flowery terrace set the scene for a delicious meal. In the winter your food can be enjoyed in front of the large open fire place and in the summer, out on the open terrace looking out over town and surrounding countryside.
Sights nearby
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Moulin de la Rouzique Papermaking Mill & Museum, Couze-et-Saint-Front
In the paper-making village of Couze-et-Saint-Front, this traditional mill still makes paper by hand.
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Chapelle Saint Front de Colubri, Lalinde
Although it is believed to have dated back to the eighth century, Father Goustat wrote in 1883 that this building could date back to VIII, XI or even the fourteenth century. It has been repeatedly destroyed and rebuilt in part or in whole over the years.
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Chateau de Lanquais, Couze-et-Saint-Front
Self-titled as the "Unfinished Louvre in Périgord", this château combines medieval fortifications with an incomplete Renaissance palace.
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Eglise Saint Hilaire, Tremolat
This church in very bad condition after the war, and so it was lovingly restored in the 1950s by the locals of the town who were very attached to its heritage.
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Eglise Saint Nicolas, Tremolat
Trémolat's first church was built in the 9th century and now today all that remains of the original work are two arches, north and south of the nave at the intersection of the transept.
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Eglise Notre-Dame, Bergerac
This 19th century church was constructed when the expanding city required somewhere larger to house the congregation.
Belvès markets, Belvès
The traditional farmers market is hosted in Belvès each Saturday morning from 08:00 - 13:00. It features many products that are grown and produced locally as well as crafts by local artisans.
Bergerac markets, Bergerac
Throughout the year you will find local produce, flowers and plants, bio and farmers markets, seasonal and truffle markets
Brantôme market
This Friday morning market is famed for selling local delicacies, farmers and local produce, artisanal products and clothing.
Castillon la Bataille market, Castillon-la-Bataille
This is a must visit very popular local market that sprawls through several streets.
Eymet market, Eymet
Every Thursday morning throughout the year, local producers and farmers come together to sell their good at the market in the centre of Eymet.
Farmers market, Beynac-et-Cazenac
From mid-June to mid-September you will find a weekly market takes place every Monday morning in the medieval town of Beynac, only 10kms from Sarlat.
Foires de Saint-Céré (fairs and markets), Saint-Céré
The foires de Saint-Céré are held on the first and third Wednesday of each month from 08:00 up until 13:00.
Issigeac markets
The year round Sunday market in Issigeac gets bigger in summer and takes on a life of its own, filling the pretty village streets and selling all manner of local produce.
Lalinde weekly market, Lalinde
Lalinde is part of a traditional mixed farming region, with the cultivation of cereals and dairy products. The local soils also allow the growing of tobacco. The crafts Lindois consists of mostly small family businesses.
Le Bugue market, Le Bugue
Market day in Le Bugue is on Tuesday morning when the whole town comes alive with the vibrant colours and smells of the local produce that is on display.
Les Marché de Sorgues
Every Sunday morning between 08:00 to 13:00, the town of Sorgues holds a local market.
Marche aux Truffes (truffle market), Saint Emilion
Come meet the truffle of Gironde and discover this rich and delicious food.
Marché de Cahors market, Cahors
The Cahors market occurs on Wednesdays and Saturdays and officially runs from 07:00 to 13:00, but don't be surprised to see it going well into the afternoon during the busy summer months.
Marche Nocturne (night market), Eymet
Every Tuesday evening throughout the busy summer months of July and August the town of Eymet hosts a wonderful night market.
Marchés au Gras (winter markets), Perigueux
Gluttony is a positive quality in Perigueux and the Marchés au Gras will encourage you to taste some of the best of the Perigord gastronomy.
Market La Roque-Gageac
Enjoy a selection of local and speciality produce at the Friday morning market in la Roque-Gageac.
Martel market
The pretty central square in Martel plays host to a small but bustling market selling local produce.
Riberac market
The Friday morning market in Riberac is one of the largest in the Périgord and brings in producers from all around.
Sainte-Foy-la-Grande market
Apples freshly plucked from the orchard, potatoes unearthed that morning, jams potted the night before, this is truly a wonderful local market that attracts not only the best local producers but the most excited buyers for miles around.
Sarlat market, Sarlat-la-Caneda
One of the biggest weekly markets in the Dordogne region is held in Sarlat on a Wednesday morning and all day on Saturday where all the traditional regional products can be bought.
Souillac market
Since the middle of the 19th Century Souillac has been a traditional market town. With goods stopping here on their journey along the river Dordogne.
Truffle market, Sarlat-la-Caneda
Emblematic and secret, the object of untold desire and irresistible indulgence, the magical culinary product of the Périgord Noir: the black diamond has been restored to its rightful place in Sarlat.
