Périgord cuisine
You are here in the land of gastronomy. Truffles, duck magret and confit, foie gras, goat’s cheese, Sarladaise potatoes, porcini mushrooms, Monbazillac, Bergerac, Pécharmant… are just some of the Périgord specialities that will delight your palate.
The gastronomy of the Dordogne is so rich and renowned that it has gradually become a major commercial and tourism asset.
When it comes to Périgord cuisine as a whole, the Dordogne region does a great deal to promote it.
You will find food-themed visits and museums, but also traditional markets and gourmet night markets (roughly 7pm–11pm), where you can eat on site in a friendly atmosphere, often accompanied by music.
More information about markets near the campsite.
Discover the best gastronomic specialities of the Périgord
French gastronomy is full of sweet and savoury specialities that make it an art in its own right and contribute greatly to its worldwide reputation. This culinary richness ranks France among the most gastronomic countries in the world, competing with Italy for first place for many years.
Across the French regions, you can discover iconic recipes and products that top French chefs cook with love for local produce. A stay in the South-West of France, and more specifically in the Périgord, will allow you to discover the specialities unique to our region that strongly contribute to its tourist appeal.
We invite you to discover the best gastronomic specialities of the Périgord that will make your taste buds tingle during your stay in the Dordogne.
Périgord salad: an essential regional speciality
If you would like to taste the region’s most famous local products on a single plate, the Périgord salad will delight you. This dish brings together the region’s must-try ingredients. This delicious salad includes foie gras, duck gizzards, slices of duck breast, croutons, quail eggs, walnut oil, raspberry vinegar, batavia lettuce, salt and pepper.
Foie gras is one of the Périgord’s most iconic specialities and appeals to food lovers of all budgets. Each recipe calls for a specific type of foie gras. It is therefore no surprise that foie gras is included in the Périgord salad to bring local flavour and authenticity to the dish.
Truffle omelette and walnut tart: unique regional specialities
The black truffle is the Périgord’s black diamond. This highly sought-after and much-loved product is mainly found in the region. The quality of Périgord truffles is recognised by both connoisseurs and newcomers discovering its flavours.
It therefore makes perfect sense that a truffle-based recipe features among the region’s must-try dishes. We have chosen the truffle omelette, particularly for its flavour but also for its simplicity. A typical dish that you can enjoy, for example, during a quick lunch between visits to the famous villages of the Périgord.
French gastronomy is not limited to savoury dishes: for a sweet Périgord treat, the walnut tart is a must. Indeed, the Périgord walnut also plays a major role in the richness of local cuisine.
Obviously, walnuts have the great advantage of enhancing almost any recipe, whether sweet or savoury.
Thanks to the higher-than-average sunshine levels in the Dordogne, you can also enjoy plenty of fresh fruit if you visit in summer. You can buy them at the traditional markets held near the campsite.
Périgord main dishes
We have already listed the most iconic ones, but there are also many other Périgord specialities not to miss during your culinary discoveries:
- Garlic tourin soup;
- Monkfish with chorizo;
- Duck breast flambéed with cognac, apples and apricots;
- Périgord-style baked eggs;
- Porcini and truffle risotto;
- Beef stew with peppers;
- Duck aiguillettes with raspberry vinegar;
- Périgord duck confit;
- Potatoes sautéed in duck fat;
- And the famous foie gras terrine.
Whether you prefer fish, meat or vegetables, the Périgord offers something for every taste and every craving. Whether for a romantic candlelit dinner or a family meal, you will undoubtedly enjoy the typical culinary specialities of our beautiful region.
Périgord desserts
Just like savoury dishes, the Périgord also has its share of sweet specialities and desserts, such as:
- Hazelnut cake;
- Massepain;
And of course the famous walnut tart, a real delight for anyone with a sweet tooth.
Cabécou cheese and Périgord wines
When talking about French gastronomy, it is hard not to mention wine and cheese. In this region, it is only natural to highlight the famous cabécou, a typical Périgord cheese. This small round goat’s cheese owes its success to its creamy texture and pale yellow rind. We strongly recommend tasting cabécou from a local producer.
At Camping La Lénotte, we actually recommend a small local producer whose dairy is just 5 minutes away. During the summer season, once a week, they organise a visit especially for our campers, with of course a tasting of their products.
This delicate cheese with subtle nutty aromas is very popular as an aperitif. Don’t hesitate to try cabécou.
As for wine, there are many varieties. Wine is part of the region’s heritage: the Domme wine and the wines of Bergerac. Among them you will find:
- Monbazillac;
- Merlot;
- Cabernet Sauvignon;
- Chardonnay, etc.
All these wines contribute to the richness of Périgord gastronomy. You will therefore be spoilt for choice when discovering the region’s flavours. Let yourself be tempted and enjoy Dordogne cuisine during your stay at the campsite.