FÊTE DU COUTEAU
Read moreNontron has a long tradition of knife making. Every year the oldest knife in France is celebrated. More than 100 exhibitors are waiting for you during this weekend; cutlers, craftsmen, creators and retailers from all over the world. You will discover their practices, their techniques, their creativity. A dozen workshops will take place over the two days and will delight children and adults alike: forging, flint knapping, engraving on handles and blades, etc. An opportunity to acquire an authentic Nontron knife.
NUITS GOURMANDES
A compact crowd heads to downtown Perigueux every Wednesday evening in ...Read more
CHÂTEAUX EN FÊTE
An annual event where you will have the opportunity to discover castles ...Read more
CARNAVAL AU REGOURDOU
Enjoy the carnival days on the site of Régourdou and meet the Bears: ...Read more
FÊTE DE LA TRUFFE À SORGES
On Sunday mornings, the truffle market, which is highly controlled by the ...Read more
MARCHÉ AUX TRUFFES DE BRANTÔME
Check the quality of the truffles you buy by visiting the many "certified" ...Read more
FÊTE ANNUELLE DES FLORALIES
Read moreIf you love plants and flowers, you shouldn't miss the Floralies organised in the spring, the weekend after 8 May: a splendour! The already rich heritage of the village is magnified by the floral decorations and the stands of the nurserymen. Every year, for more than 30 years, the village has organised this spring event which attracts about sixty exhibitors and thousands of visitors, enthusiasts from all over. Your eyes will thank you for the detour.
FÊTE DE LA TRUFFE DE SARLAT
Since 2014, the truffle embalms the streets and squares of the city of ...Read more
CONCOURS DU MEILLEUR PÂTÉ DE PÉRIGUEUX
Read moreThe combination of foie gras (60%) surrounded by fine pork stuffing and truffles (3%) is even tastier as it ages. Good news! Because the 2020 edition of this gastronomic event having been cancelled, 2021 will be an even better year for connoisseurs. The promotion of this product, which is several hundred years old and bears the name of the city, is ensured by the pâté brotherhood, in red and green costume. The annual competition is open to professionals from the Dordogne.
PÉRIGUEUX VINTAGE DAYS
Dive into the Vintage madness on the occasion of this great weekend where ...Read more
FÊTE DU JEU AU BASTIDEUM
Open from April to November, the Bastideum is installed in the bastide. The ...Read more
CHASSE AUX OEUFS AUX JARDINS D'EYRIGNAC
Read moreIt's time to immerse yourself in a most important investigation: finding Monsieur Lapin thanks to 2 animations. One for 5- to 7-year-olds, "A la recherche de Monsieur Lapin", and the other for 8- to 12-year-olds, "Top secret, le livret d'enquête de l'inspecteur Artaban". Budding investigators will be on the hunt for clues to complete their playbook and gain access to the chocolate treasure. This event is organized in partnership with Chocolats Bovetti, Terrasson.
CARNAVAL DE BRANTÔME
Read morelisted as part of France's inventory of intangible cultural heritage, the Brantôme carnival keeps the tradition of the Occitan carnival alive. In the run-up to Easter, the carnival is traditionally a time for feasting and merrymaking before the Lenten season. Today, the dates are more widespread in Brantôme, as they are in Périgueux, Nontron with the Soufflaculs, Bergerac, Sarlat and other towns. Make-up, fancy dress, singing and dancing, before setting fire to the vile carnival man known as Pétassou. It's all in good fun, and confetti is the order of the day.
MARCHÉS AU GRAS
Read moreAs at every farmers' market in the Dordogne department, this is the season for producers' stalls featuring ducks and geese in all their finery. February is the season to cook carcass soup or prepare preserves for the coming season. On the markets, there's plenty to keep you busy all day long. Award-winning markets, tastings, initiations and gourmet meals. Come and taste the grilled "demoiselles" (duck aiguillettes) or the carcass soup.