Markets in Dordogne

Discover the top Dordogne markets

Imprint: Updated 11 July 2024

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.

Monday	Castillon la Bataille, Beynac-et-Cazenac
Tuesday	Le Bugue, Eymet summer night market
Wednesday	Perigueux winter market, Belves summer night market, Sarlat, Cahors, Saint-Cere (1st and 3rd), Martel, Bergerac
Thursday	Issigeac, Eymet, Lalinde
Friday	Riberac, Souillac, Brantome, La Roque-Gageac, Bergerac
Saturday	Le Bugue, Perigueux winter market, Sainte-Foy-la-Grande, Winter truffle market Saint Emilion, Belves, Sarlat, Cahors, Saint-Cere, Martel, Winter truffle market Martel, Winter truffle market Sarlat, Bergerac
Sunday	Issigeac, Saint-Cyprien, Souillac, Saint-Cere

Popular markets in The Dordogne

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Belvès markets, Belvès

Traditional weekly and summer night markets in this pretty medieval town

Location: Belves

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.

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Bergerac markets, Bergerac

There is a choice of markets to visit year-round in Bergerac

Throughout the year you will find local produce, flowers and plants, bio and farmers markets, seasonal and truffle markets

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The abbey and markets at the riverside in Brantome

Brantôme market

Various weekly markets in the riverside town of Brantôme

Location: Brantome

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

A vibrant all year round Monday morning market

This is a must visit very popular local market that sprawls through several streets.

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Eymet market, Eymet

Fabulous local morning market in the square in this pretty bastide town

Location: 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

Weekly food and local produce market during summer months

Location: 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.

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Foires de Saint-Céré (fairs and markets), Saint-Céré

Traditional fair hosted first and third Wednesday of each month

The foires de Saint-Céré are held on the first and third Wednesday of each month from 08:00 up until 13:00.

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Issigeac markets

Weekly Sunday morning and Thursday summer night market

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

Hosted each Thursday morning in this pretty town in the Dordogne

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.

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Le Bugue market, Le Bugue

A great day to visit this pretty town...market day!

Location: 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.

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Les Marché de Sorgues

Weekly year-round market on a Sunday morning

Location: L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue

Every Sunday morning between 08:00 to 13:00, the town of Sorgues holds a local market.

Marche aux Truffes (truffle market), Saint Emilion

Celebrating the black gold of the region the reverred truffle

Location: Saint-Emilion

Come meet the truffle of Gironde and discover this rich and delicious food.

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sausage at the cahors market in dordogne

Marché de Cahors market, Cahors

Typical large French style food and clothing weekly market

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.

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overlooking the stalls of a night market in eymet

Marche Nocturne (night market), Eymet

Summer night market in this pretty bastide town

Location: Eymet

Every Tuesday evening throughout the busy summer months of July and August the town of Eymet hosts a wonderful night market.

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Marches au Gras (Winter Markets), Perigueux

Marchés au Gras (winter markets), Perigueux

Wonderful markets featuring the best of Perigord produce

Location: 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.

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the exterior of the old market hall in la roque gageac

Market La Roque-Gageac

Weekly market hosted during the busy summer months

Location: Beynac-et-Cazenac

Enjoy a selection of local and speciality produce at the Friday morning market in la Roque-Gageac.

Martel market

Twice weekly market hosted throughout the year in Martel

The pretty central square in Martel plays host to a small but bustling market selling local produce.

Riberac market

Lively Friday market attracting regional producers

Location: Riberac

The Friday morning market in Riberac is one of the largest in the Périgord and brings in producers from all around.

Saint-Cyprien market

Sunday market in Saint Cyprien, every week thoroughout the year

On Sunday mornings all year round this is a popular market.

Sainte-Foy-la-Grande market

One of the regions biggest and best farmers markets

Location: Sainte-Foy-la-Grande

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.

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the stalls of the saturday market in sarlat

Sarlat market, Sarlat-la-Caneda

One of the busiest twice-weekly markets in the region

Location: 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.

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Souillac market

Traditional weekly market in the middle of Souillac

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, Martel

Great truffle market hosted by the capital of truffles

Huge and well known truffle market on Saturdays in Martel

Truffle market, Sarlat-la-Caneda

Organised by Groupement des Trufficulteurs du Périgord Noir

Location: 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.