Fest'oieSarlat celebrates the goose with the honour it deserves!

Fest’oie of Sarlat

On the first weekend in March, head for the town of Sarlat !

Marching bands, gourmet food and entertainment… The Périgord goose is at the centre of this event!

Distributionde soupe de carcasses pendant Fest'Oie à Sarlat

Enjoy a weekend of free activities!

On the Saturday of the event, children will enjoy activities with the goose tamer and discover goose-related activities such as goose plume calligraphy, goose decoration painting on earthenware, and more.

And to immerse yourself in traditions, don’t miss the goose-carving demonstration and have a taste of 100% local goose carcass soup. So why not fill up on local products? Head for the 100% local goose farmers and canners of the Périgord and the farmers’ market.

Fest'oie in picture

Jeu de l'oie géant pendant Fest'Oie à Sarlat

Tour the farms

of the region for Fest’oie

In certain farms of the region, goose breeders welcome you to their farms to show you how geese are raised. Enjoy a free culinary lesson for the whole family, which always ends in a free tasting of farm products. Just don’t forget to reserve!

Share a convivial moment at

La Bodeg’Oie

On the Saturday evening of the event, the locals gather at La Bodeg’oie on Place de la Liberté.

An immense table is set here in a convivial atmosphere, to the tune of a marching band competition! Indulge in a plate of Fest’Oie food, including Sarlat-style potatoes.

And why not accompany it with a glass of Bergerac wine?