Limousin is known for its regional products, from sweet chestnuts to the famous Limousin beef cattle. They are all on display at the many local markets listed below. Night markets, also listed below, known as Marché Gourmand or Marché Nocturne are where you can sit down and enjoy those regional dishes with local wines and beers. Take plates, knives and forks etc. Also try the restaurants listed below, to taste the regions products at their best.
restaurants
Le Moulin du Grand Etang, in Saint-Estéphe has a huge terrace next to the lake. There is a beach and a café further around the lake.
“ Everything was perfect, even the Limoges tableware. The menu Bistro was excellent. Congratulations to the chef. Very pretty setting next to the lake”.
Tripadvisor
25 minutes away
moulindugrandetang.com
Lauryvan, in Saint Junien, has a restaurant a bistro and is also a Chambres d’hotes. Listed by the Michelin Guide.
“ We discovered this restaurant and were delighted with the experience. The situation is pretty surrounded by vegetation. The food was good and the service was quick”.
Tripadvisor
24 minutes away
lauryvan.fr
Moulin Tardoire, a one star Michelin restaurant in Montbron with a stunning terrace right next to the river Tardoire.
“ Very professional service. The dishes were succulent. The desert exceptional. This restaurant deserves its Michelin star. Thank you. We will be back”.
Tripadvisor
33 minutes away
moulindelatardoire.fr
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Les Dyades, restaurant at the Domaine des Etangs in Massignac sits in a stunning setting. Condé Nast Traveller Gold List 2024 #1 Hotel in France.
“There is great attention to detail in the plating. The dishes arrived hot and perfectly cooked. The hake and venison were excellent. The burgundy was also a marvel. Thank you to the chef and his team for this magnificent evening”.
Tripadvisor
20 minutes away
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Moulin du Roc in Champagnac du Belair, Brantôme.
“A wam welcome, a calm place, very relaxing. We had and excellent time. We ate very well for a reasonable price. We will return”.
Tripadvisor
45 minutes away
moulinduroc.com
Bandiat in Abjat sur Bandiat
“Embark on the road to fun, for and peaceful and timeless moment. Chef Grégoire offers you a sparkling moment for your taste buds”
Tripadvisor
26 minutes away
domainedubandiat.com/manger
La Cuisine du Cloîture in Limoges
“Very beautiful room, magnificent place. From the start of the meal you are asked if you have any allergies or foods that you don’t like. Then it is delicious! Very well cooked. To recommend without hesitation.”
Tripadvisor
40 minutes away
la-cuisine-du-cloitre.fr
Martin Comptoir in Limoges
“A warm welcome, a view of the kitchen, food as good as ever. A delicious moment with a chef who is always so pleasant to watch at work. Thanks to him and his team.”
Tripadvisor
40 minutes away
martincomptoir.fr
L’Aparté in Limoges
“We discovered this gourmet restaurant following research on Tripadvisor. We were delighted by the quality and originality of the dishes served. Very good value for money.”
Tripadvisor
40 minutes away
facebook.com/laparterestaurantlimoges/
Philippe Redon in Limoges
“Sublime cuisine, high quality service, you feel good from the moment you enter and then… you let yourself go, from surprise to surprise. it’s a pure moment of pleasure. Well done ! .”
Tripadvisor
40 minutes away
restaurant-philipperedon.fr
night markets
Gorre
Thursday 26th June between 6pm and 10pm.
12 minutes away
Pensol
Thursday 3rd July between 6pm and 10pm.
20 minutes away
Cognac la Forêt
Thursday 10th July between 6pm and 10pm.
20 minutes away
Oradour sur Vayres
Thursday 17th July between 6pm and 10pm.
10 minutes away
Cussac
Thursday 14th August between 6pm and 10pm.
10 minutes away
Champagnac la Riviere
Saturday 28th August with a free concert. Between 6pm and 10pm.
20 minutes away
Limoges
Les Halles centrales, centered around the covered food market, starting at 7pm. Includes free concerts and entertainment. Friday 13th June, Friday 11th July, Friday 8th August and Friday 12th September.
40 minutes away
markets
Fresh local produce can be bought at markets nearly every day in the area. These are the nearest.
Sunday mornings at Marval, organic local products.
20 minutes away
Tuesday mornings at Champagnac la Riviere
20 minutes away
Wednesday mornings at Piégut-Pluviers. Over 200 stalls in the summer months. Local and regional produce, arts and crafts.
20 minutes away
Thursday mornings at Cussac. Basic, but convenient.
10 minutes away
Friday mornings at Chalus. Centred around the covered market area. Principally a food market.
15 minutes away
Saturday mornings at Thivers. Large market, local and regional produce and household items.
40 mins away
Also at Saint Junien, large traditional market in the centre of the town.
25 minutes away
Les Halles Centrales in Limoges, is a huge glass covered food market with fresh locally grown produce, organic, fish and meats, plus specialist foods from other parts of Europe. Open Tuesday to Sunday 7am to 1pm.
40 minutes away
leshallescentraleslimoges.fr