In the winter, various foie gras markets are held in the region. A Périgord tradition par excellence : this is where we find not only foie
The Périgueux foie gras market
Is your basket ready ? Destination Périgueux : the “capital of foie gras” has been hosting its special market for more than 40 years. Held in Place Saint-Louis every Wednesday and Saturday, between November and March, this market brings together some thirty producers from all over the department to discover, savour and sell high-quality local products. With a joyful and lively atmosphere, tale the time to browse our stalls and chat to the producers . Our markets offer up a multitude of friendly and warms meeting places ! As the holiday season approaches, enjoy the opportunity to feast on delicious food and learn more about the producers and beautiful villages of our region.
The 2025-2026 calendar in Périgueux
From 8 November, 8.30am to 1pm, Place Saint-Louis: every Wednesday until 21 February 2026, every Saturday until 14 March 2026.
An award-winning market will be held on Saturday, 15 November 2025. The award ceremony for the winning producers will be accompanied by musical entertainment and tastings of traditional grilled carcasses and the famous carcass soup, open to all.
A market event featuring fatty meats and truffles will also be held on Saturday 6 December 2025.
For more information: +33 (0)5 53 02 82 00
The vergt foie gras market
While Périgueux remains the flagship foie gras market in the region, various other markets can also be discovered – such as that of Vergt, a little smaller but no less charming. Here, everyone knows everyone ! Even in winter, that village’s inhabitants can be found in the market thant crosses the village, from Place des Halle to Place de Marty. Duck and goose producers kick thnings off in November, followed closely, by the truffle-harvesters who usually get started in December. This is your opportunity to take the time to chat with the producers and traders, to taste, to exchange good recipes and, in short to enjoy !
The 2025-2026 calendar in Vergt
From mid-November 2025 to mid-March 2026, during the weekly market held every Friday morning in the market hall, a space is dedicated to the foie gras market.
Once a month, come and visit the award-winning fat markets, where the best local products are rewarded. In a folkloric atmosphere, gourmet brotherhoods, food artisans, cooking demonstrations, tastings of authentic products, dances and orchestras enliven the day. At the end of the market, there is nothing left, so come early!
More informations : + 33 (0)5 53 03 45 10
To find out more
- Other foie gras markets in the Dordogne
- The Foie Gras Route in the Dordogne
- The Dordogne Chamber of Agriculture
