Sarlat Market & Gourmet Food Tour - Small Group
About this activity
Discover the flavors of the Dordogne on a small-group gourmet tour through Sarlat’s famous market. Meet local producers, explore the medieval streets, and taste regional specialties such as foie gras, cheeses, walnuts, and seasonal delicacies.
Highlights
- Explore the famous Sarlat market with a local guide
- Taste regional specialties of the Périgord Noir
- Meet passionate local producers and artisans
- Learn about Dordogne culinary traditions
- Small-group experience (max 8 guests)
Full description
Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, explore the bustling market while meeting local producers and artisans. Taste emblematic Dordogne products such as foie gras, walnuts, cheeses, duck delicacies, and seasonal treats while learning about the traditions behind the region’s gastronomy. This relaxed culinary walk offers an immersive introduction to Sarlat’s market culture and the rich flavors that define the Dordogne.
Discover the Gastronomy of the Périgord Noir
The Dordogne region is internationally renowned for its exceptional gastronomy, where local markets showcase some of France’s most prized ingredients including foie gras, black truffles, walnuts, cheeses, and duck specialties.
The Famous Sarlat Market
Held in the heart of the medieval town, Sarlat’s traditional market is one of the most vibrant in southwestern France. Every week, local farmers, cheesemakers, and artisanal producers gather in the historic streets to present their finest products and regional delicacies.
Meet Local Producers
Your guide introduces the culinary traditions of the region while stopping at selected stalls and specialty shops to sample local products and learn how they are produced.
Taste Regional Specialties
During the tour, enjoy tastings of iconic ingredients that define the cuisine of the Dordogne: duck products, walnuts, cheeses, seasonal fruits, and other gourmet discoveries.
A Culinary Introduction to Sarlat
This experience blends gastronomy, history, and local culture, making it the perfect introduction to Sarlat and the culinary heritage of the Périgord.
Included / Excluded
- Guided walking tour of Sarlat market
- Tastings of regional specialties
- English-speaking guide
- Small-group experience (max 8 guests)
- Additional purchases at the market
- Hotel pickup/drop-off
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities for the driver/guide.
Meeting point
Start Location
Place Pasteur, Sarlat-la-Canéda, France
Place Pasteur, Pl. Pasteur, 24200 Sarlat-la-Canéda, France
Important information
Know before you book
- English speaking tour.
- Tour involves walking and is not suitable for wheelchairs.
- Important note: Tour not available in August.
- Children 4 and above charged adult rate.
- Market stalls vary depending on the day and season
Know before you go
- Please arrive 10 minutes prior to your reserved departure time.
- Tour operates only on market days
- Tastings may vary depending on season and producer availability
- Recommend comfortable walking shoes.
- This tour is not recommended for persons with dietary restrictions.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours and no-shows are non-refundable.
Reviews
We had a very fun day with Matt to Mont Saint-Mitchel. Matt is an excellent tour guide & he cared for his clients very much. He's an on time person. We learned a lot about the history of Saint-Mitchel via Matt. He made sure we have enough time browsing this beautiful UNESCO. We definitely recommend friends & family this tour. Thank you Matt
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Our Normandy D-Day tour was well worth it and we so enjoyed our tour guide Matt. He made the tour engaging, entertaining and informative. The tour was just the right size and a half day was perfect for us. It would have been much harder to get around to the sites and understand each without the information that Matt was constantly sharing. There was hardly a time that Matt was not telling us what/how/when of what we were looking at. Thanks Matt!
Frequently asked questions
FAQs
Additional information
The tour takes place in the medieval center of Sarlat, whose historic streets are largely pedestrian and filled with well-preserved stone buildings dating from the Middle Ages.
Please note that we no longer provide bottled water in an effort to reduce our environmental impact. We strongly recommend bringing your own reusable water bottle.