Sarlat food tour – deliciously fun!

One of the main reasons we all love France so much is for its wonderful gastronomy. Those marvellous markets, the cake and bread shops, cheese and wine – they are as every bit as alluring as the enchanting castles, fabulous countryside and wonderful vineyards.

French gastronomy is world famous. It’s UNESCO listed even. And in Dordogne you can experience a unique taste of France when you take a tour of the famous market of Sarlat-la-Canéda with Ophorus.

Sarlat food tour

The first thing you notice in Sarlat on market day is the scent. It drifts through the honey-coloured medieval lanes – fresh bread still warm from the oven, earthy truffles in winter, ripe strawberries in spring, sun-warmed tomatoes in summer cèpes in autumn,   and Trappe d’Echourgnac (nun-made cheese)… In Dordogne, food isn’t just about sustenance – it’s about culture, history, and pride.

Joining a guided Sarlat Market and Gourmet Food Tour to transform a simple wander through the market into a delicious journey through the region’s gastronomic soul. With an English-speaking guide leading the way, you’ll meet local producers and artisans, stop off at speciality food shops, and taste Dordogne’s finest delicacies, including the local specialty walnut cake, and learn about the traditions of the region’s gastronomy. But you won’t just taste the Dordogne – you’ll understand it.

Historical Backdrop

Sarlat-la-Canéda is of the most beautiful medieval towns in France, cobbled streets lined with ancient golden limestone buildings dating from the 14th and 15th centuries, when the town flourished as a centre of trade and religion. Markets have been held here for centuries, long before tourism arrived. Today, Sarlat’s market remains one of France’s most celebrated—an authentic gathering of farmers, cheesemakers, bakers, and artisans bringing the best of the Dordogne to town. Market days are vibrant and bustling, a cultural event – not just a shopping excursion. Exploring Sarlat is always a pleasure, but discovering it through its food, guided by a passionate local expert, brings the town to life in an entirely different way.

You leave not only having tasted some of the Dordogne’s finest specialities, but with stories, traditions, and a deeper appreciation of the region’s culinary heritage – a delicious gastronomic adventure on a small group tour.

Find out more and book a market tour at ophorus.com/sarlatmarket

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