The Lot and Dordogne region is known for its rich culinary traditions and offers a great opportunity to taste local products during special tastings. Both areas offer a diverse range of wines, cheeses, saffron, charcuterie, truffles and other local specialities.
Click on the photos below to be redirected to provider websites and overviews. For more detailed information, I have designed three specific pages about local wine, artisanal beer, and the black truffle.
Lot region
Wine
The Lot valley is known for its Cahors wines, especially the Malbec grape. Tastings of these hearty, dark red wines are often offered at local wineries.
Cheese
The region is famous for its goat cheese, such as Cabécou, or Rocamadour, a creamy cheese often served with honey or walnuts.
Charcuterie
Lot has a rich tradition of charcuterie, with local sausages and house-dried ham. We are happy to present these on our drinks boards.
Truffles
Truffle markets and festivals take place in autumn, where you can taste the region’s famous truffles.
Dordogne region
Mushrooms
The region is rich in wild mushrooms, such as cepes, girolles and truffles. There are often truffle or mushroom tastings in autumn.
Walnuts
The Dordogne region is also famous for its walnuts, which are often used in both sweet and savoury dishes. Walnut liqueur is a local speciality.
Foie gras
One of Dordogne’s best-known products is foie gras. Many farms offer tastings where you can taste this delicacy in different forms.