SARLAT – Fantastic medieval town with cobbled streets, ancient buildings, restaurants, shops, bars and a bustling market on Weds and Sat mornings. Film and jazz festivals at certain times of year. Street entertainment in Summer months. Cinema showing some films in their original version.
DOMME – Walled medieval village with fantastic views and its own underground caves. Children will enjoy the miniature train ride.
LA ROQUE-GAGEAC – picture-book village beside the river
BEYNAC – explore its cobbled streets and imposing castle that was home to Richard the Lionheart. Or take a scenic boat trip along the river.
LES EYZIES – On the river Vézère. Home to the museum of pre-history and Cro-Magnon man.
PERIGUEUX – Capital of the Dordogne. An hour’s drive but worth the trip to see its historic area, restaurants and shops.
ROCAMADOUR – Actually in the Lot, but close by (35 mins). Spectacular medieval village built into cliff face. Children will enjoy the monkey forest
CASTLES/GARDENS
Beynac
Castelnaud
Chateau des Milandes (Home of the opera singer Josephine Baker)
Les Jardins de Marqueyssac – beautiful garden walks with panorama of the Dordogne valley. Candlelit walks on Thursday evenings in high season. – 30 mins
Les Jardins du Manoir d’Eyrignac – 15 minutes from the house
Les Jardins de Cadiot – tranquil gardens in nearby Carlux – 10 mins
CAVES
Lascaux - Montignac 35mins. Famous cave paintings
Le Gouffre de Padirac, 30 mins
La Roque Saint-Christophe, 45 mins - prehistoric cliff dwellings
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