1. Brive's must-see market
The Brive-la-Gaillarde market is one of the local pride and joys. Voted one of the most beautiful markets in France, it's an unmissable gourmet stop-off to discover the gastronomic treasures of the Correze region.
Local produce takes center stage on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. From 7.30 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Place du 14 juillet and the Halle George Brassens come alive in a convivial atmosphere for this food market brimming with gastronomic nuggets.
The Brive market is also held on Saturday mornings, when it is even more imposing and festive, bringing together over 200 stallholders stretching all the way to the Place de la Guierle.
This meeting of flavors is an opportunity to discover the region's famous specialties. You're no doubt familiar with Périgord truffles and fattened poultry, but let yourself be seduced by Voutezac peaches, violet mustard and milhassou.
The Brive market is a great place to feast and meet passionate food artisans.
2. Truffle market
It's a seasonal event, taking place during the Foires Grasses de Brive. The controlled truffle market corresponds to the black diamond harvest season. From early December to late February, fresh truffles are sold every Saturday morning in the Salle Brassens.
At the truffle market, the quality and traceability of this top-of-the-range product are guaranteed by the presence of approved inspectors appointed by the departmental truffle-growers' federation.
In addition to the weekly market, the award-winning truffle fair is held every year on the first Saturday in January, in conjunction with the Foire des Rois.
3. La Halle Gaillarde
A very special place, the Halle Gaillarde is a sales and catering space made up entirely of stalls from local traders. It's a building with a rich historical and gastronomic heritage, destined to bring Brive's southern sector to life through its commercial appeal.
Nicknamed the Cathedral of Gastronomy, the Halle Gaillarde is a showcase of local merchants where you'll find a wide choice of quality products, from butchers to delicatessens.
This gourmet stopover, in the heart of Brive, invites you to savor local culinary specialties in all seasons: on the terrace to enjoy the fine weather, or inside, where the architecture of the building, a true local work of art, adds to the charm of the experience.
4. Local markets around Brive-la-Gaillarde
Around Brive-la-Gaillarde, you'll find numerous weekly markets where you can buy seasonal produce and eat locally during your stay in Corrèze.
If you're a morning person, go to :
- Fridays in Allassac, where fairs and markets are held on the Place de la République
- On the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month, outside Brive, the church square in Perpezac-le-Blanc welcomes stalls from local producers.
- On Sundays, head to the Objat market, renowned for its range of local and regional products, as well as its summer events and the many terraces open for the occasion.
If you have busy days and prefer to stroll in the evening, these markets are for you:
- 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month at Saint-Bonnet-L'Enfantier, from 6pm.
- Wednesdays at Noailles or Larche in the late afternoon from 5 p.m.
- Thursdays from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. to Vignols or Saint-Solve, alternating every other week
- On Fridays, from 4.30pm, you can visit Juillac
5. Festive events in and around Brive-la-Gaillarde
Pays Gaillard farmers' markets are also held in conjunction with festive events, particularly during the summer season. An excellent opportunity to take advantage of the entertainment on offer while sampling local produce.
The Guinguette du Causse market
These lively, festive and musical evenings take place every Sunday throughout the summer. Enjoy food from local producers before taking in the concerts on the shores of Lac du Causse.
Objat's Estivales du Mercredi market
In the Pays Gaillard region, this festive event combines entertainment, conviviality and local flavors. Les Mercredis d'Objat, with its lively musical entertainment, welcomes you in July and August from 8pm for unforgettable evenings.
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