The Fairs and Markets of Dordogne
The Brive la Gaillarde market and the top country producers’ markets
Among the most beautiful
TF1 recently launched the competition for the most beautiful regional markets, based on the observation that in France, the heart of a region beats in its market. For the occasion, the regional newspaper La Montagne is acting as a relay for the Brive la Gaillarde market near Camping Soleil d’Oc in Corrèze. You simply need to vote on the MYTF1 platform. In this context, in addition to presenting the Brive la Gaillarde market, we will give you details on the best country producers’ markets along the Dordogne in Corrèze.
The Brive la Gaillarde market
A true institution
The Brive la Gaillarde market takes place every Saturday. This market has become a true institution in the ‘cité gaillarde’. You’ll find many high-quality regional products, especially in the George Brassens hall.
With a peak of 20,000 visitors, the Brive market constantly attracts crowds.
In summer, foreign visitors flock on Saturdays to visit the market, which is considered a regional must-see.
We recommend visiting the Brassens hall for local produce.
What can you find at the Brive la Gaillarde market?
Local products
-the famous Limousin apple, Voutezac peach, Saint-Robert grape, Ayen plum, and Concèze raspberry
-Good truffles from around the Brive la Gaillarde region
-Rocamadour goat cheese
-Périgord walnuts and chestnuts in all their forms
-Good regional meat from the Limousine breed
-Foie gras, confits, and duck magrets
Don’t hesitate to listen to Georges Brassens’ song “Hécatombe” to get into the atmosphere of the Brive la Gaillarde market.
The small country producers’ markets
Quality products
In the Dordogne Valley, eating quality regional products is of crucial importance. We love to showcase our local products, sharing them over good meals in a friendly atmosphere. For this, there are country producers’ markets where you can connect with locals, have meaningful human encounters, and share stories about regional products.
The term country producers’ market is a brand of the Chambers of Agriculture to create momentum for regional products. At these markets, you will only find local producers who are committed to respecting a charter of good practices. The idea is to guarantee consumers farm-quality products, local and seasonal products that are regional specialties, transparency and quality in production practices, and above all, direct contact with the producer.
Directly from the producers
Quality assured
Products are therefore purchased directly from the source, without intermediaries. For producers, it’s a reward to be able to satisfy a clientele of tourists and locals at these producers’ markets.
At many country producers’ markets in Corrèze, it’s possible to eat on-site and thus share more than just a few words with the producer.
Our top producers’ market around the campsite on the banks of the Dordogne
Close to the campsite
There aren’t many country producers’ markets in Corrèze. Around the campsite, we recommend the closest one, that of Monceaux sur Dordogne, which is very lively.
Every Thursday evening, from 5 PM, you can find producers at the markets starting to bring out regional products. The best way is to walk from the campsite; it takes about twenty minutes to reach the market around 7 PM. At that time, you just need to make a few purchases and find a table to fully enjoy the regional products. A group will be present to liven up the evening, and a refreshment stand is available to quench thirst. It’s in a festive atmosphere that locals and tourists mingle to share their stories, their adventures…
In Beaulieu sur Dordogne
Strawberry market
Another very enjoyable country producers’ market is that of Beaulieu sur Dordogne, which takes place every Tuesday from 5 PM. It’s about twenty minutes by car, but this requires a careful driver who won’t be able to taste the local alcohols. The Beaulieu sur Dordogne market is also known for its strawberries in all their forms.