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Food and wine are at the heart of the French culture and in this
regard the Dordogne is no exception. The quality and variety of
cuisine can be viewed at any local markets. The conversion of this
produce into mouth watering inexpensive meals is a joy to behold.
Within easy reach of the villay are numerous
restaurants to suit all budgets. There are also a number of excellent
restaurants where you can experience French cuisine at its best. A
brief selection of these are listed below;
Chateau des Vigiers Restaurants - 4 miles
 The brasserie "Le Chai"
is situated in an old wine making building. With its spacious
restaurant and magnificent terrace overlooking the lake and the golf
course, guests can enjoy regional specialities as well as lighter
snacks in a friendly and informal atmosphere.
For formal dining, guests can enjoy
dining in "Les Fresques". Highly inventive French cuisine accompanied
by friendly, discreet service.
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L'imparfait -
Bergerac
Annie and Jean Rolland's l'Imparfait is an authentic
French restaurant offering a sophisticated cuisine based on seasonal
fish, meat and vegetables. Every day Jean selects fresh produce from
the market and with the help of an experienced team create a short but
seductive menu. The restaurant exudes "ambiance" with warm colours set
in a XIIth Century building and a pleasant exterior terrace.
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La Tour des Vents - Monbazillac
 Situated in
the vines, with panoramic views of vineyards and the valley of
Bergerac. Specialties from Marie Rougier - calf sweetbread, foie gras,
truffles, fish...
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Au Fil de L'eau - Ste. Foye-Le-Grand
Situated on
the Dordogne River serving fish specialities.
Markets
Weekly markets are the best place to find fresh, local produce,
fruit and vegetables and the many regional ingredients required in
gourmet cuisine. The market’s other role as a meeting place
underplayed: sauntering past attractively laden stalls, bumping into
friends and acquaintances are all part of the charm.
Below is a selective list of the markets in the area
At Bergerac
On Wednesday and Saturday mornings markets are held around the
church and in the covered market.On Wednesdays and Saturdays there is a market at Place Gambette.On Friday morning at the Place de la MadeleineOn Sunday morning at Naillac and the Brunetiere
In the Bergerac Area
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Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
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Friday |
Saturday |
Sunday |
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Beynac
Le Fleix
Sainte Alvere
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Thiviers (Organic)
Tramolat
Cenac et Saint Julien
Le Bugue
Riberac
Thenon |
Perigueux
Gardonne
Jumilhac le Grand
Sarlat
La Tour Blanche
Montpon Menesterol
Hautefort |
Eymet
Monpazier
Lalinde
Domme
Saint Astier
St Julien de Lampon
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Sigoules
Brantome
Riberac
Trellisac |
Beaumont
Le Bugue
Lalinde
Montignac
Mussidan
Perigueux
Sarlat
Thiviers
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Issigeac
Rouffignac
Perigueux
Basillac
Brantome
Creysse
Eymet
Gardonne
Saint Astier
Saint Cyprien |
Local
Specialities
Foie GrasTruffles
‘Lamproie a la Bordelaise’
Lamprey Fish‘Pibales’
Eel‘Entrecote a la Bordelaise’
Steak Bordeaux Style
Seafood (particularly Arcachon oysters with truffles)
Basque
Tuna
Prunes
Walnut
Oil
Chestnuts
Confit of Duck and Goose
‘Piperade basquaise’ – (kind of omelette with tomatoes and
peppers)
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