Local Markets

The Lot and Dordogne region are known for their typical French weekly markets. It is the place to be part of local French life.

At the bottom of the page, you can find links to overviews of markets in the area.

Local life

At the markets you can sample fresh local produce, buy the most delicious specialities for home and finish with a drink in the sun on one of the many terraces.

Specialities

This region has many seasonal specialities, think of the chestnuts, the girolles, the walnuts and the local Cabécou cheeses. Not to mention delicacies such as magret canard, black truffles and foie gras.

Winter markets

And a reason to visit the region especially in the winter months are the many truffle markets organised there from November to February.

The weekly markets of Prayssac and Cahors have been voted the best weekly markets of 2024.

Weekly morning markets in the area

Evening markets / Farmers markets in the area