ALaCarte.Direct
The Dordogne isn't just about foie gras and truffles. In Périgueux, startups are developing technologies that are transforming the restaurant industry. A look at an unexpected tech ecosystem.
Périgord: A Land of Gastronomy AND Innovation
When you think of the Dordogne, you think of:
- 🦆 Foie gras and duck
- 🍄 Black truffles from Périgord
- 🍷 Bergerac wines
- 🏰 Châteaux and bastide towns
But the Périgord is also home to:
- 💻 Innovative tech startups
- 🤖 Artificial intelligence applied to the restaurant industry
- 🌐 International reach from Périgueux
ALaCarte.Direct: The Périgord Success Story
ALaCarte.Direct, based in Périgueux, exemplifies this momentum:
Key figures
- 500+ restaurants using the platform in France
- 2M+ menus viewed per month
- 49 countries covered, 23 currencies
- 7+ languages available
"Made in Périgord" innovations
| Innovation | Description | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| OCR + AI | Photo → Digital menu in 2 minutes | -95% creation time |
| ALaCarte Connect | LinkedIn for the restaurant industry | Nationwide chef network |
| Onboarding /hop | Restaurant set up in 30 seconds | +155% conversion |
| AI Translation | Menus translated automatically | 15+ languages |
Why the Dordogne?
"Périgord is a land of gastronomy. It made perfect sense to develop a solution for restaurants here. We combine our passion for great food with technological innovation."
Regional advantages
- Close to restaurateurs: Testing with real establishments
- Gastronomic heritage: Built-in industry credibility
- Quality of life: Attractive to talent
- Lower overheads: vs Paris/Lyon
The Dordogne Tech Ecosystem
ALaCarte.Direct isn't alone. The Dordogne is building its own ecosystem:
- CCI Dordogne: Startup support (local Chamber of Commerce)
- ADI Nouvelle-Aquitaine: Innovation funding (regional development agency)
- French Tech Bordeaux: Regional tech network
- Business incubators: In Périgueux and Bergerac
Terroir Values Applied to Tech
Périgord startups carry the values of their region:
- Solidarity: Free basic service for restaurateurs
- Authenticity: Simple solutions, no unnecessary gimmicks
- Proximity: Personalised support
- Excellence: Quality worthy of the terroir
Join the Adventure
Are you a restaurateur in the Dordogne? Benefit from local expertise:
- ✅ Free digital menu: Set up in 30 seconds
- ✅ Local support: Team based in Périgueux
- ✅ Preferential rates: For establishments in the department
Are you a developer or startup? Join the Périgord tech ecosystem!
Conclusion
The Dordogne proves that innovation isn't reserved for big cities. From Périgueux, ALaCarte.Direct is developing technologies that are transforming the restaurant industry in France — and exporting them to 49 countries.
Périgord: a land of gastronomy, a cradle of innovation.
