Shops & Markets

Markets

Sunday morning recommendation

for our guests - Issigeac market followed by lunch at La Petite Treille or Chez Alain.

30 minute drive east

Saturday morning recommendation for our guests - St Foy La Grande,large market only an 8 minute drive north

Sunday lunch market– Soumensac

Mid July to the end of August, 20 minute drive south west. Choose your food and drinks from local farmers and sit at tressle tables with panoramic views towards the Pyrenees. Chicken, frites, salad, melons, snails, local wines, plates and cutlery provided. Park anywhere in tiny Soumensac and walk to the southern part of the village where you will see the stalls set up.

Night markets in July and August - from 7pm

Sigoules - Friday 2nd Friday in July to 3rd week in August. 15 minute drive north east.

Monbazillac - Sundays July and August, 20 minute drive north east.

Eymet - Tuesdays, July to end of August. 20 minute drive south east.

Issigeac - Thursdays mid July to end of August, 30 minute drive east.

Chateau Panisseau

Check start time with the Chateau and book as early as possible as very popular

Wednesday 18th and 25th July

Wednesday 1st and 8th August

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Issigeac Annual Events - 30 minute drive south east

The Flower Market, Marche aux Fleurs, the first weekend in May. The Foire aux Paniers in July - this is a willow weaving festival and you can buy baskets and gorgeous ornaments. For children there is a willow-weaving workshop in the afternoon.

Bodega in July - music, food and drink all in the open air. Lots of fun.

Medieval day - in August with lots of locals dressed in medieval clothing, a parade with jugglers and street theatre. Medieval crafts and music and art are all on display.

Pumpkin festival, Foire aux Potirons, in October - see pumpkins and gourds in all shapes and sizes and colours and sample the delicious pumpkin soup.

Morning Markets

Monday

Miramont-de-Guyenne

Duras

Tuesday

Castillonnes

Bergerac Organic market

Beaumont

Wednesday

Bergerac around the church

Sarlat