One of the big attractions to Issigeac is the Sunday market. A small local affair during the winter, in the summer it takes on another dimension and grows to fill the town almost completely - it is now the main Sunday attraction in this part of the Dordogne. Despite the large number of tourists it is still worth the visit as the market spreads throughout the medieval streets of Issigeac and adds warmth and colour. Filled with local produce you can buy everything you need.
In July and August there is a Marché nocturne, a night-time market every Thursday evening from 7 o'clock. This takes place in the square in front of the church. Tables are put out and you can buy everything you need for your evening meal and sit in the square to eat it. Many of the local villages have these night-time markets and there is a great atmosphere. Typically you can choose foie-gras or melon or salad for starter, walk other stands where the main course choices are things like paella or lamb stew or sausage and chips. Deserts will usually include crepes - a big local favourite. (Paper plates and plastic cutlery are all provided). Another stall sells wine and they open the bottle and give you plasitc cups to drink from. Basically you don't have to bring anything and can sit outside and enjoy a very reasonably priced meal.
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Eymet
Founded in 1270 by Alphonse de Poitiers, Eymet was built around a large, central square which forms the heart of the village.
Fifteenth and 16th century arcaded houses surround the three-storied tower which is all that remains of the château.
Every Thursday morning Eymet holds a colourful, lively market which is supplemented in July and August with a Sunday morning market and a Tuesday night market
Discover Chateau de Biron
The Château de Biron was the seat of one of the four baronies of Périgord.
This ancient fortress has undergone several architectural modifications during its history. Perched on a hill on the borders of Périgord and Agenais, it commands a wide view over fields, farmhouses and neighbouring forests. It was at the heart of a great seigniorial exploitation
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Vineyards
We are surrounded by some of the very best vineyards France can offer.
Enjoy a visit to the wine museum in Bergerac, with it’s “smell” experience, film presentation and wine tasting.
The famous sweet desert wine of Monbazillac is near by and the Chateaux is well worth a visit for both an education in French history and wine production and of course, a tasting.
Very close to Le Grand Bois, at Saint Julien d’Eymet is the renowned producer Roland Tatard at Clos Le Joncal, who opens his doors at 6pm each Thursday evening, for a talk about wine and it’s production, a walk through his vines culminating in a tasting of his superb wines.