Farmers' markets

Evening markets

• Tuesday evening: In Varaignes, a charming village to the east of Saint-Estèphe, there is a festive market. There are also night markets in Eymet in the Dordogne and in Thiviers.
• Thursday evening: The Place de Nontron comes alive with its farmers' market and musical entertainment. There are also festive markets in Verteillac, Saint-Amand-de-Coly and Saint-Astier.

Day markets

• Tuesday morning: Head for Brantôme, nicknamed the «Venice of Périgord», for its farmers' market. Ribérac also hosts a large farmers' market.
• Wednesday mornings: Piégut-Pluviers is a must-see market for local produce and crafts. It is one of the largest in the region.
• Friday morning: The Ribérac market is one of the most famous in the department, with a wide variety of produce. You can also visit Brantôme.
• Saturday morning: There are traditional markets in Montignac-Lascaux and Le Bugue.
• Sunday morning: To round off the week in style, head to the market in Issigeac, much loved for its medieval setting and the atmosphere that reigns there.

Enjoy discovering the flavours of Périgord!

The Piégut-Pluviers market: from history to the present day

The Piégut-Pluviers market, in the heart of the Périgord Vert region, is an emblematic event that has been going on for centuries. As far back as the Middle Ages, Piégut-Pluviers, a strategic village on the trade routes, hosted weekly fairs and markets where farmers and craftsmen traded their wares. These gatherings were essential to local economic life and helped forge links between neighbouring villages.

Over the centuries, the market has developed into a central place for social and commercial life. In the XIXᵉ century, it was structured around the central village square, with stalls selling local foodstuffs, clothing and craft tools. Residents of the surrounding hamlets regularly travelled to Piégut to sell their harvests or buy what they lacked.

Today, the Piégut-Pluviers market has kept this tradition alive. It is held every Wednesday morning, from 8am to 1pm, and attracts hundreds of local and tourist visitors. The stalls feature more than 100 stallholders in winter and up to 200 in summer, offering a wide range of produce: seasonal vegetables and fruit, local cheeses and charcuterie, local crafts, flowers, clothes and even a few farmyard animals.

Beyond the commercial aspect, the market has become a real place to meet and socialise. Visitors appreciate not only the diversity of products, but also the warm atmosphere, punctuated by the smells, colours and voices that tell the living history of the Périgord Vert. The Place Yves-Massy, around which the market is centred, remains the heart of the village, where locals and tourists meet in an authentic and festive atmosphere.

The Piégut-Pluviers market illustrates the continuity between past and present, a living heritage that continues to give rhythm to local life while offering visitors a glimpse of the culture and traditions of the Périgord.

Practical tips for visiting the market

• When can you come? Every Wednesday morning, from 8am to 1pm.
• Where? In the centre of Piégut-Pluviers, around the Place Yves-Massy.
• Admission: free for all.
• Parking: free and easily accessible around the city centre.
• Products to discover: local produce (fruit, vegetables, cheese, charcuterie), crafts, flowers, clothing, household goods and livestock.
• Services: on-site catering, drinks, rest areas and shaded areas.
• Tip: come early to enjoy the best seasonal produce and avoid the crowds.
• Town Hall contact: +33 5 53 56 40 22 / mairie@piegut-pluviers.fr
• Official website: piegut-pluviers.fr