Wednesday / Saturday · morning
Sarlat-la-Canéda
Wednesday and Saturday mornings are good starting points for a Sarlat town day. The covered market has its own timetable.
Historic centre · Dordogne valley & Sarlat
Official visitor information ↗A taste of the Dordogne
Market mornings.
Long, lovely lunches.
Markets around Monpazier, from your closest Thursday food shop to a Sunday in Issigeac. Find the day, choose the village, and let the season fill your basket.
Local market towns · A weekly planner · Summer evening ideas
Dordogne market days at a glance
Start with the day you have free, then choose one area to explore. The ten markets on our local map are joined here by five options for a longer Dordogne outing.
| Market | Usual day | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Monpazier | Thursday · morning | Southern Dordogne & bastides |
| Villeréal | Saturday · morning | Neighbouring Lot-et-Garonne |
| Issigeac | Sunday · morning | Southern Dordogne & bastides |
| Beaumont-du-Périgord | Tuesday / Saturday · morning | Southern Dordogne & bastides |
| Monflanquin | Thursday · morning | Neighbouring Lot-et-Garonne |
| Eymet | Thursday · morning | Southern Dordogne & bastides |
| Bergerac | Wednesday / Saturday · morning | Bergerac & wine country |
| Lalinde | Thursday · morning | Southern Dordogne & bastides |
| Le Buisson-de-Cadouin | Friday · morning | Dordogne valley & Sarlat |
| Molières | Wednesday · late afternoon | Southern Dordogne & bastides |
| Sarlat-la-Canéda | Wednesday / Saturday · morning | Dordogne valley & Sarlat |
| Domme | Thursday · morning | Dordogne valley & Sarlat |
| Saint-Cyprien | Sunday · morning | Dordogne valley & Sarlat |
| Le Bugue | Tuesday / Saturday · morning | Vézère valley |
| Périgueux | Wednesday / Saturday · morning | Périgueux |
These are published weekly patterns, checked on 16 October 2026, rather than confirmed dates for every future stay. Molières’ afternoon programme is currently published for 2026; Villeréal’s additional summer Wednesday and evening markets need separate confirmation. Check the organiser before travelling.
Five markets for a wider Dordogne day
These destinations extend beyond the ten-town local map below. Give a longer outing its own day rather than try to visit several markets in one morning.
Thursday · morning
Domme
Thursday market morning pairs with a walk through the hilltop bastide. Check the current programme before leaving.
Place de la Halle · Dordogne valley & Sarlat
Official visitor information ↗Sunday · morning
Saint-Cyprien
Sunday morning brings the weekly market to Saint-Cyprien. Make it part of a valley day rather than a second market stop.
Town centre · Dordogne valley & Sarlat
Official visitor information ↗Tuesday / Saturday · morning
Le Bugue
Tuesday and Saturday mornings offer a food-shopping stop in the Vézère valley. Choose your family visit separately.
Village centre · Vézère valley
Official visitor information ↗Wednesday / Saturday · morning
Périgueux
Wednesday and Saturday mornings suit a Périgueux market-and-town day. This is a separate longer outing from Monpazier.
Old-town squares · Périgueux
Official visitor information ↗Build your week around it
A market for
your kind of day.
Regular market days make a useful starting point. Check the linked local listings for holiday changes and the programme for your dates.
Summer evening entries show the 2026 pattern for inspiration; 2027 event dates are still to be confirmed in this guide.
Monday
Summer · 2026 reference
Sainte-Alvère’s year-round morning market is on Place du Marché aux Truffes. Villeréal and Beaumont add seasonal evening options.
Tuesday
Summer · 2026 reference
Beaumont for a traditional morning market.
Wednesday
Bergerac in the morning; Molières from 17:00 to 19:30 in the published 2026 programme. Villeréal adds Wednesday mornings in July and August.
Thursday
Summer · 2026 reference
Choose one bastide or riverside market and enjoy the day around it.
Friday
Summer · 2026 reference
A morning at Le Buisson can pair with a visit to Cadouin.
Saturday
Three regular markets to choose from for your weekend food shop.
Sunday
Give Issigeac a leisurely morning; summer visits reward an early start.
Get your bearings
Around the house.
A schematic guide to the general direction of each town. Use the directions in the town profiles for a road route and current travel information.
Illustration only; positions are approximate and the map is not to road scale.
Pick a place to explore
Ten market towns,
time to explore.
Most are morning outings; Molières offers a later start. Each town has its own character, with plenty to enjoy beyond the stalls.
Thursday morning
Monpazier
Make the closest market your easy introduction to the area. Food stalls gather beneath and around the arcades, with a wider market spilling into the streets from May. Leave time for a coffee and a look around the bastide.
- Where to begin
- Place des Cornières
- Make a day of it
- Bring a basket for produce and something good for lunch back at the house.
Saturday morning
Villeréal
The wooden market hall makes a lovely setting for a Saturday food shop. Browse fresh produce and regional specialities, then settle into the rhythm of another bastide town just across the Lot-et-Garonne border.
- Where to begin
- The covered market hall and surrounding streets
- Make a day of it
- An additional Wednesday morning market runs in July and August; check the seasonal listing for your dates.
Sunday morning
Issigeac
One to give a whole morning to: stalls wind through narrow streets and timber-framed houses. Browse slowly, choose picnic ingredients and enjoy the village as part of the outing.
- Where to begin
- The medieval village streets
- Make a day of it
- Arrive early for a more relaxed visit, especially in summer. Park outside the centre and continue on foot.
Tuesday & Saturday mornings
Beaumont-du-Périgord
A convenient choice for a second market morning during the week. Combine a food shop with the bastide square, its arcades and the striking fortified church.
- Where to begin
- Place Jean Moulin
- Make a day of it
- Two regular mornings give you flexibility around arrival day and the rest of your plans.
Thursday morning
Monflanquin
A market with a hilltop bastide to explore afterwards. Shop around the arcaded square, then wander the lanes and enjoy the surrounding countryside views.
- Where to begin
- Place des Arcades
- Make a day of it
- It shares its market day with Monpazier: choose the village that best fits the rest of your outing.
Thursday morning
Eymet
Make Eymet a leisurely bastide day, with a traditional market, cafés and time to explore. Food stalls sit alongside a broader mix of goods around the central square.
- Where to begin
- Place de la Bastide and nearby streets
- Make a day of it
- Allow time for the village itself, rather than making this a quick shopping stop.
Wednesday & Saturday mornings
Bergerac
A useful combination of food shopping and a town day. Visit the market, explore the old streets and make time for the Dordogne riverfront.
- Where to begin
- Place Notre-Dame and Place des Deux-Conils
- Make a day of it
- Check the city’s market page for additional neighbourhood markets and seasonal events.
Thursday morning
Lalinde
Pair a traditional market with a riverside outing. The market fills the centre with food and other stalls, giving you an easy starting point for a day along the Dordogne.
- Where to begin
- Place de la République and surrounding streets
- Make a day of it
- Choose a morning at the market and a relaxed afternoon nearby, with a cool bag for your purchases.
Friday morning
Le Buisson-de-Cadouin
A Friday food shop that works well with an outing towards Cadouin. Browse the regular morning market, then consider the abbey village as a separate stop.
- Where to begin
- Place du Général de Gaulle
- Make a day of it
- Le Buisson and Cadouin are different places within the same commune; use the market’s own location for directions.
Wednesday late afternoon / early evening
Molières
A smaller market to work into the later part of your day. It is a gentle alternative to a busy morning outing, with time to enjoy this little bastide.
- Where to begin
- Place Centrale
- Make a day of it
- The current listing gives 17:00–19:30 on Wednesdays in 2026. Confirm the programme for your stay.
When the village becomes the dining room
Summer evenings,
shared tables.
Choose something delicious from the producers’ stalls, find a table and enjoy the atmosphere. A marché gourmand can become one of the easiest evenings of your holiday.
Planning a 2027 stay?
The patterns below come from the 2026 programme. The 2027 dates are not yet confirmed in this guide; follow the organiser’s link for the new season before making plans.
Evening · seasonal · 2026
Villeréal
Around the covered hall
Monday evenings in the 2026 summer programme
Check Villeréal evening datesEvening · seasonal · 2026
Beaumont-du-Périgord
The bastide square
Selected Monday evenings in 2026
Check Beaumont-du-Périgord evening datesEvening · seasonal · 2026
Eymet
The village centre
Tuesday evenings in the 2026 summer programme
Check Eymet evening datesEvening · seasonal · 2026
Monpazier
The bastide square
Selected Tuesday evenings in 2026
Check Monpazier evening datesEvening · seasonal · 2026
Monflanquin
The arcaded square
Thursday evenings in the 2026 summer programme
Check Monflanquin evening datesEvening · seasonal · 2026
Issigeac
Issigeac — check the organiser’s programme for the meeting place
Thursday evenings in the 2026 summer programme
Check Issigeac evening datesEvening · seasonal · 2026
Le Buisson-de-Cadouin
Le Buisson
Friday evenings in the 2026 summer programme
Check Le Buisson-de-Cadouin evening datesEvening · seasonal · 2026
Cadouin
The abbey square
Thursday evenings in the 2026 summer programme
Check Cadouin evening datesLet the stalls inspire you
The taste of each season.
Spring
Look for asparagus, strawberries, fresh herbs and goat’s cheese. A little bread and a few good ingredients can become lunch.
Summer
Fill a basket with tomatoes, peaches, melons and whatever looks good that morning. Take a cool bag for cheese and picnic supplies.
Autumn
Look out for walnuts, figs, grapes and seasonal mushrooms. The harvest and the weather shape what is on the stalls.
Winter
Preserves, duck specialities and ingredients for a slow lunch come into their own. Check the dedicated seasonal and festive markets.
The market you wait for.
Monpazier’s cèpe markets depend on the mushroom harvest, while Bergerac lists a winter truffle market on Saturdays from December to February. Festive and marchés au gras events have their own annual programmes. Check the current announcements before planning a special journey.
Before you fill your basket
Useful to know.
Which market is closest to Maison Sérénité?
Monpazier’s Thursday morning market is the closest of those in this guide. Use the directions link for the route from the house and current journey information.
Which market suits a longer morning out?
Issigeac on Sunday is a good choice for combining shopping with medieval village streets. Bergerac on Wednesday or Saturday works well as part of a town and riverfront day.
What time should we arrive?
Go earlier in the morning for a relaxed food shop and the widest choice, especially in summer. Molières runs in the late afternoon and early evening in its published 2026 programme. Exact trading times vary, so check the linked organiser’s listing.
Do the markets run all year?
The regular morning markets listed here have year-round programmes. Extra Villeréal Wednesday markets and the evening food markets are seasonal. Molières’ current Wednesday late-afternoon / early-evening listing runs through 2026; check future dates directly.
Can we pay by card?
Some traders accept cards, but carrying a little cash gives you more choice. Bring reusable bags and a cool bag for purchases that need to stay chilled.
What should we bring to an evening food market?
Bring plates, cutlery, cups and napkins if the organiser requests them. A light layer, some cash and arriving before the busiest period can make the evening easier. Check each event’s arrangements.
Are markets a good outing with children?
A short food shop, a treat and a café stop can work well. Choose the pace that suits your family; busier medieval streets can be easier to navigate early in the day.
Can we cook our purchases at the house?
Yes. Maison Sérénité has a kitchen and dining spaces for meals together. Plan a simple menu around what you find, and see the house page for the kitchen and equipment details.
The pleasure of staying in
Good ingredients.
Your own table.
Some evenings call for very little planning: a few things from the market, something chilled and time around the table. Enjoy the freedom to eat out, cook together or simply settle into the house.
Explore restaurants in Monpazier Explore the house & kitchen More Dordogne days outRegular market information reviewed on 22 September 2026 against the municipal and tourism sources linked here. Summer evening patterns were cross-checked against official 2026 listings and the regional summer programme; they are labelled by year. Organisers’ current information takes precedence.
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