Local products - Destination Périgueux

Walnuts, strawberries, foie gras and truffles are among the emblematic products of the Dordogne... all you have to do is discover the many delicacies that Périgord will offer you.

Foie gras and duck

Unmissable delicacies of the festivities, present on Christmas tables and flattering to the taste buds, Foie gras and duck breast, jewels of the Perigord region and French gastronomy, can be enjoyed in all their forms!

For gourmets and scullions, discover all recipes around foie gras.

Truffle

Known as black truffle from Périgord, Tuber melanosporum and Tuber brumale is harvested between November and March. The tuber uncinatum is called from Burgundy, is harvested between September and December and as for the tuber aestivum it is harvested between May and September, sometimes even beyond.

The truffle breathes

A good truffle must be firm, fragrant and tasty. They say she “breathes”. In fact, it absorbs oxygen and releases carbon dioxide and other gases loaded with its aromas. Over time, it oxidizes and loses its fragrance. It is therefore obvious that once ripe, it must be enjoyed as quickly as possible, hence the interest in buying it live from the market or in a short circuit.

Strawberries and walnuts from Périgord

Did you know that strawberry cultivation in Périgord dates back to the 19th century.
Sweet and melting, harvested at optimal ripeness, the Périgord Strawberry is perfectly balanced and fragrant. It is rich in vitamin C (more than 60 mg per 100 g) and has a very modest intake in kilocalories (28kcal per 100g).
So Gariguette, Darselect, Mara des Bois, Cirafine, Charlotte, Cléry, Murano and other Favorites will delight your taste buds from April to October! Look out for the words “Fraise du Périgord IGP” on the stalls.

The Périgord walnut is already 17 years old, did you know that?

Traces of walnut shells dating back 17 years have been discovered in places where Cro-Magnon man lived near Terrasson in the Dordogne. Know that nuts are an excellent source of protein. In addition, it allows you to benefit from a very interesting intake of omega 000 and antioxidants.
“Noix du Périgord AOP” is a name for the three flagship products which are fresh walnuts, shells and kernels.
To discover all the secrets of nuts, oil and some recipe ideas, you need to discover the official website of Noix du Périgord!

Périgueux pâté

In 500 years of history, the recipe for this gourmet dish has undergone transformations. Originally, Pâté de Périgueux was cooked in the heart of a dough, in the pastry chef's oven. In the XNUMXth century, foie gras was introduced. Today it is most often presented canned, without its rind.

So, what is a real Pâté de Périgueux?

For the Brotherhood, the Pâté must fit in a 200 gram box. It must be composed of 57% grain-fed pork stuffing from the South West, 40% duck or goose foie gras from Périgord and at least 3% truffle from Périgord.

To find out more, you can consult the official website of Foie Gras du Périgord