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THINGS TO DO

When you are not lazing by the pool or playing boules in the garden, you may well want to sample some of the many outdoor activities that the area has to offer.

Available nearby :

• Walking (signposted routes available on request, GR6 nearby for serious ramblers !)
• Cycling – 35 kms of paved cycle paths between Sarlat and Souillac, along disused railway.
• Horse-riding – at Carlux and elsewhere
• Golf – 18-hole at Souillac Country Club, 15 mins, 9-hole at Domaine de Rochebois in Vitrac, 20 mins
• Canoeing – Cap Évasion at Rouffillac, 5 mins
• Fishing – Étang de Brame – 10 mins
• Lakes for Swimming/picnics – Plan d’eau at Grolejac, 15 mins;  Etang de Tamniès, 30 mins
• Waterpark  (slides, chutes, inflatables etc.)– Quercyland at Souillac, 15 mins
• Indian Forest Adventure Park – 15 mins
• La Forêt des Ecureuils Adventure park – 15 minutes
• Hot air ballooning (for the more adventurous !) 15 mins
• Light aircraft flights along the Dordogne valley

MARKETS

• Sarlat – Weds, Sat
• Domme – Thursday
• St. Geniès – Sunday
• Salignac – Tues, wine and food tasting market on Fridays in Summer

RESTAURANTS

Too many to mention more than a few examples.  The Dordogne is known for its delicious cuisine – duck, foie gras, truffles, walnuts, chestnuts, liqueurs and excellent wine. 

The centre of Sarlat has a huge choice of bars and restaurants, serving local dishes, pizzas etc.

Some which are more off the beaten track :

Le Grand Bleu – on the outskirts of Sarlat, fish, seafood and local dishes
La Meynardie – near Salignac – excellent food (on a vine covered terrace in Summer)
L’Hostellerie de Béquignolles – closest to home, 5 mins, Carlux.  Good food in very attractive surroundings.  Lovely terrace in Summer. Very welcoming.
Le Sesame, Ste. Nathalène, 5 mins – Moroccan specialities
Le Café de la Place, Salignac – good value for lunch or lighter meals

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