Excideuil, France
Sunday 3 August — Local & Easy around Excideuil
• Morning: Relax after your journey in Clermont‑d’Excideuil/Excideuil, wander through the village, explore the church and château area.
• Afternoon: Visit Excideuil town centre. There’s a regular Thursday market, but you’ll still enjoy local shops and cafés near your accommodation .
• Optional excursion: A short drive to Château du Noyer or the Fontaine Sainte‑Catherine, or explore the stones at Pierrebrune in the countryside .
• Evening: Dinner in a local bistro and early night to recuperate.
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🛒 Monday 4 August — Les Eyzies & maybe Hautefort
• Morning: Drive to Les Eyzies-de-Tayac, which holds a Monday market April–October—an authentic local produce and handicraft market .
• Midday: Tour the prehistory museum or riverbank walk.
• Afternoon: Option to visit Château de Hautefort and its gardens (~20 min from Excideuil).
• Evening: Return to Excideuil and enjoy a quiet evening.
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🛒 Tuesday 5 August — Beaumont-du-Périgord & Cénac‑et‑Saint‑Julien
• Morning: Visit Beaumont‑du‑Périgord, hosting a Tuesday morning market full of local produce and artisanal goods  .
• Midday/Afternoon: Head to Cénac‑et‑Saint‑Julien for its Tuesday market, riverside setting—perhaps rent a canoe along the Dordogne .
• Evening: Optionally join an Eymet Tuesday night market/gourmet evening (food stands, music) — a relaxed, social event during summer evenings .
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🛍️ Wednesday 6 August — Sarlat & La Roque‑Gageac
• Morning: Arrive in Sarlat‑la‑Canéda for the Wednesday morning market, one of the region’s best—specialties like foie gras, walnuts, truffles, regional products .
• Afternoon: Explore medieval Sarlat, wander narrow streets and landmarks.
• Late Afternoon: Drive to La Roque‑Gageac, enjoy cliffside views of the Dordogne; maybe take a short bateau or visit Castelnaud-la-Chapelle nearby  .
• Evening: Return to Sarlat or enjoy a riverside meal.
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🛒 Thursday 7 August — Eymet & Monpazier
• Morning: Visit Eymet, which holds a Thursday morning market, longstanding traditional village market .
• Late Morning: Continue to Monpazier, also hosting a Thursday market in its well-preserved bastide square .
• Afternoon: Explore the bastide design, local shops, and perhaps a vineyard nearby.
• Evening: Consider the Eymet evening food/gourmet market (Thursday nights in July/August): communal dining, live music  .
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🚣 Friday 8 August — Issigeac Sunday‑legend market & quiet return
• Morning: Drive to Issigeac, known for its vibrant Sunday morning market (they have a version on this morning due to seasonal layout). It’s medieval, lively, and extensive .
• Late Morning/Afternoon: Stroll the circular village, visit artisanal shops, maybe pick up antiques. The flea‑market fair often runs first weekend of August in Issigeac too—but main market is Sunday still open on Friday as part of summer expansion .
• Optional Viking: Stop by Rouffignac or other caves if time permits.
• Evening: Return to Excideuil for your last night with a memorable dinner.