If your taste buds are calling out for a treat, a tating tour is an essential.
The markets of Sainte-Alvère, Sorges-et-Ligueux-en-Périgord, Vergt, and Périgueux are among the list of 12 controlled markets in Périgord offering buyers the guarantee of top-quality fresh truffles. This precious black diamond is a sure-fire way to enhance your dishes and delight your guests! A controller approved by the Périgord Federation of Truffle-Harvesters checks and verifies each truffle, waighing them and classifying them according to their appearance, colour and maturity, allowing the sale of only the very best and guaranteeing their local origin. We don’t take quality lightly! You can also purchase them directly from the region’s many producers. On the last weekend of January, don’t forget the unmissable truffle festival in Sorges-et-Ligueux-en-Périgord, where th Tuber Melanosporum takes centre stage.
Gourmet dates, winter 2025-2026
Sainte-Alvère
Every Monday from 10 a.m. between 24 November 2025 and 23 February 2026 in the truffle market hall.
More information : +33 (0)5 53 61 76 89 ― Website : https://www.valdelouyre-et-caudeau.fr/
Orders can be placed directly on the online marketplace : https://www.truffe-perigord-noir.com/
Sorges-et-Ligueux-en-Périgord
Every Sunday from 10 a.m. from 7 December 2025 to 25 January 2026.
More information : +33 (0)9 71 49 16 33
The Truffle Festival ‘Truffes en Folie’ will take place in Sorges-et-Ligueux-en-Périgord from 30 January to 1 February 2026.
Périgueux
Every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. from 6 December 2025 until mid-February 2026 (depending on production) at the Maison du Pâtissier, Place Saint-Louis.
More information : +33 (0)5 53 02 82 00
Saturday, 10 January 2026: Truffle Festival
Vergt
Every Monday from 3 p.m. from early December 2025 to mid-February 2026.
More information : +33 (0)5 53 03 45 10 or +33 (0)5 53 54 90 05
Fêtes de la truffe
Don’t forget the unmissable truffle festivals, where Tuber Melanosporum will take centre stage.
- Monday, 05 January 2026: Truffle Festival in Sainte-Alvère (Information : +33 (0)5 53 73 55 85)
- Sunday, 11 January 2026: Truffle Festival in Paunat (Information : +33 (0)7 72 06 66 98)
- Wednesday, 28 January 2026: Truffle Growers’ Day in Sorges (Information : +33 (0)9 71 49 16 33 ou +33 (0)7 80 63 52 91)
- From Friday 30 January to Sunday 1 February 2026 in Sorges: Truffle festival ‘Truffes en Folie’ (Information : +33 (0)9 71 49 16 33 ou +33 (0)7 80 63 52 91)
The mysteries of the black diamond
Located on a 19th century farm, the Truffle Eco-Museum will reveal all the mysteries of the black diamond, its history and its cuisine. From its burth, in symbiosis with the roots of the oak trees, its harvest with the help of dogs, to tastings on the tables of the greatest Michelin-starred chefs, you’ll soon be an expert on this famous regional fungus. The tour unfolds outdoors along the path through the limestone plateaus, discoveringthe flora and fauna of the truffle fields.
