Discover the culinary heart of the Dordogne with a guided food tour of the Sarlat market. Explore the bustling stalls of Sarlat-la-Canéda and enjoy curated tastings of local French products, including seasonal delicacies, regional cheeses, walnuts, and traditional duck dishes.
Sarlat Market & Gourmet Food Tour (shared)
Summary Description
Highlights
- Enjoy a Guided stroll through Sarlat's Market.
- Taste Authentic Local Specialties: walnuts, cheese, wine.
- Small group ensures personal attention from your guide.
Description
9:20 AM – Meeting Point: Meet your guide at the Place Pasteur bus stop.
9:30 AM – Departure for Sarlat Historic Center:
• Market Exploration: Wander through the world-famous Sarlat market and discover authentic local specialties. • Gourmet Duck Tasting: Stop at a traditional boutique to sample various Perigord duck delicacies. • Artisanal Walnut Tasting: Visit a specialized shop to taste a variety of local walnut-based products. 11:30 AM – Tour Conclusion: The guided portion ends, leaving you free time for personal exploration of Sarlat.
Experience the Best Food Market in the Dordogne
The medieval town of Sarlat-la-Canéda is home to one of the largest and most prestigious food markets in the Dordogne region. This 2-hour guided walking tour allows you to experience the vibrant atmosphere of market day at its peak.
The medieval town of Sarlat-la-Canéda hosts one of the largest and most prestigious food markets in the Dordogne. On this immersive 2-hour tour, you’ll visit on market day to experience the town at its most vibrant and atmospheric. You will be accompanied by an expert English-speaking local guide specializing in the rich culinary heritage of the Perigord region.
A Taste of Tradition: Foie Gras & Award-Winning Delicacies
As you wander toward the heart of the market, you’ll begin your discovery of the region's finest seasonal produce. Our first stop is a charming, family-run boutique specializing in local delicacies. Here, you will enjoy a curated tasting of:
• Artisanal duck and goose pâtés served on crisp local bread. • Award-winning Foie Gras from a top-rated producer, recognized for excellence at the prestigious Paris Agricultural Exhibition. Regional Cheeses & Bergerac Wines
Next, savor a unique local cheese: Trappe d’Echourgnac. Produced by Trappist nuns, this distinctive cheese is pressed, uncooked, and carefully aged using the "morge" scrubbing technique. Its secret? It is refined with walnut liqueur for a flavor you won’t find anywhere else. We’ll pair these bites with a tasting of both White and Red Bergerac wines, the perfect introduction to the vineyards of the Dordogne.
Seasonal Treasures & Medieval Streets
Follow your guide through the winding medieval streets of Sarlat. This walking tour offers the perfect vantage point to spot the freshest seasonal products arriving from every corner of the Perigord. Depending on the time of year, you may have the chance to sample the famous Dordogne strawberries, celebrated for their sweetness and fragrance.
The Art of the Walnut Cake
No visit to Sarlat is complete without honoring the Dordogne walnut. We will stop at a beloved local producer of traditional walnut cakes. It is often said there are as many walnut cake recipes as there are ducks in the Dordogne—and that’s a lot! Your guide will take you to their favorite hidden gem to taste the best the town has to offer.
Inside the Sainte-Marie Church Market
Our journey continues inside the Sainte-Marie Church, a stunning historic landmark transformed by architect Jean Nouvel into a covered market. This stop provides a sophisticated tasting experience featuring:
• Foie Gras mi-cuit paired with a glass of sweet white wine. • Dried Duck Breast (Magret) seasoned with black pepper. Black Truffles: The Black Gold of Perigord
Learn all about the "King of Mushrooms"—the Perigord Black Truffle. Your guide will explain why these are so highly prized and show you where to find the best authentic truffles and black truffle oils to take home as a gourmet souvenir.
The Grand Walnut Finale
We conclude our tour with a final, indulgent tasting dedicated entirely to the walnut. You will experience the full versatility of this local staple through:
• Pure walnut oil and crunchy "croquants" (traditional dry biscuits). • Caramelized sugar walnuts. • A final glass of walnut liqueur to toast to a morning of delicious discoveries.
Included / Excluded
- Walking and gourmet tour conducted by certified local guides.
- 3 to 4 stops to taste local delicacies.
- Tasting fees are included.
- Personal insurance and expenses.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Meals and drinks.
- Gratuities for the driver/guide.
Start / End Locations
Start Location: Place Pasteur, Sarlat , FR
Start Location Notes: Please arrive 10 minutes prior to your departure time In front of the Bus Stop Place Pasteur 24200 Sarlat.
Commentary
Guide : English
Important Information
Know Before You Book
- Tour involves walking and is not suitable for wheelchairs.
- Good walking shoes recommended – cobblestone streets.
- English speaking tour.
- Important note: Tour not available in August.
- Children 4 and above charged adult rate.
- Please arrive 10 minutes prior to your reserved departure time.
- Recommend comfortable walking shoes.
- Children under 4 years old are not allowed on the tour
- This tour is not recommended for persons with dietary restrictions.
Cancellation
Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours
Cancellation Notes: Operator strictly adheres to its cancellation policy and will make no exceptions to the policy. If Guest chooses to cancel his or her reservation, Operator must receive written notice of said cancellation in writing via certified mail, fax or e-mail sent to [email protected] (with confirmation of receipt from Operator), and Guest shall be subject to the following cancellation fee schedule: Ophorus requires full payment by credit card, internet payment (through our website) or wire transfer (Wire transfer fees at the charge of the Guest) to make a reservation. We accept payment by AMEX, Visa and Master Card. There is no charge or service fee for processing credit card payments except with American Express +3%. For any cancellation, the following fees will be deducted from the refund: > Up to 24 hours prior to departure: no cancellation fees except the booking fees. > 24 hours prior to departure and less > no refund All semi private tours depart on time. Clients should present themselves at the allocated meeting point at least 10 minutes before the beginning of the tour. Driver/guide will not wait unless Ophorus has been previously informed that the client will be late with a maximum waiting time of 10 minutes. Beyond that waiting time, tours will depart and Ophorus cannot be held responsible for clients missing their tour.
Options and Pricing
| per person pricing | RETAIL PRICE |
|---|---|
| Adult (13 - 90 years) | €60.00 |
| Youth (4 - 12 years) | €40.00 |
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Terms and Conditions
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Additional Information
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.
Booking & Tour Details
• Instant Confirmation: Receive your booking confirmation immediately upon purchase. • Small Group Experience: We keep our groups intimate, with a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 12 participants. • Minimum Requirement: This tour requires a minimum of 2 adult passengers to operate. • Flexible Cancellation: In the event that the minimum number of participants is not met, we will offer you the choice of rescheduling your tour or receiving a full refund. • Traveling with Infants: For the comfort of all guests, if you are traveling with a baby, please contact us to arrange a private tour.
About operator:
Ophorus Tours is both a licensed Tour Operator, member of Atout France and ETOA, and a Transportation company with headquarters in Bordeaux. We operate since 2005 and conduct Walking Tours, Day Trips, Private Tours, Shore Excursions and multi-regional Tours throughout France.
Our multilingual office staff is made up of France Travel Experts that design unique itineraries for both individuals and groups. Their perfect knowledge of the destination allows them to suggest carefully crafted programs to professionals of the Travel Trade all over the world.
Our in house team of licensed, multilingual Tour Guides are local Experts that can conduct any type of tours including (but not limited to) Cultural & Historical, Food & Wine, Luxury, Battlefields, Active, Family friendly, Faith-based etc...
Our multilingual office staff is made up of France Travel Experts that design unique itineraries for both individuals and groups. Their perfect knowledge of the destination allows them to suggest carefully crafted programs to professionals of the Travel Trade all over the world.
Our in house team of licensed, multilingual Tour Guides are local Experts that can conduct any type of tours including (but not limited to) Cultural & Historical, Food & Wine, Luxury, Battlefields, Active, Family friendly, Faith-based etc...
Basic Information
- Duration: 2 hours
- Trip difficulty: Moderate
- Max Group Size: 15
- Category: Food & Drink
Operating hours
Apr 01, 2026 - Oct 31, 2026
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