Your stay in Périgueux will leave an impression on your taste buds! Traditional markets, workshops and gourmet visits, good restaurants... All the ingredients are brought together to allow you to taste Périgord products.
With gourmet nights, workshops, visits, the gourmet book festival, traditional markets, Périgueux is to be enjoyed all year round. As a true gourmet capital of Périgord, we invite you to (re)discover the emblematic local products: strawberries, walnuts, foie gras, duck, truffles and their variations.
Our Top 5
01
The market at Place de la Clautre
Since the Act of Union in 1240, Place de la Clautre has hosted a traditional food market.
At the foot of the cathedral, you can stroll through the aisles of the market and chat with local producers.
A must every Wednesday and Saturday morning throughout the year.
02
The Place du Coderc market
In the shade of the lime trees, the market on Place du Coderc is held on Wednesdays and Saturday mornings throughout the year and on Sunday mornings during the summer.
The Coderc hall is open every morning.
Must See and Do in Saumur take a break on one of the square's terraces to enjoy the atmosphere.
03
The fat market
A tradition of the southwest, par excellence, the gras market is held from November to March on Place Saint-Louis.
Gizzards, duck breasts, aiguillettes, foie gras: the producers offer you a range of dishes to serve on your festive tables.
You may also like, the truffle market which is held in the pastry chef's house.
04
Gourmet nights
The Nuits gourmandes de Périgueux return this year for a new edition!
This major meeting of gourmets and gourmands attracts thousands of visitors each year.
In a festive and musical atmosphere, they will take place on Wednesdays July 19, 26 and August 2, 9, 16, 23, 2023 from 19 p.m. to 23 p.m.
05
The gourmet book festival
Created in 1990, the Périgueux Gourmet Book Festival is an institution in the French book landscape. An unmissable event for lovers of books and gastronomy, the Festival has evolved over time with a fair balance between the historical markers that have made it successful for more than 30 years.
See you in November for the new edition of the festival.
Périgueux to eat…
During your morning stroll through the traditional markets with the flavors of duck, foie gras, through the delights of strawberries and the delicate taste of truffles….
