The Dordogne Valley instinctively brings to mind the Lascaux Caves. This is a must-see tourist site if your accommodation is not far from Montignac, in the Vézère Valley. The region is also home to many castles. The chateau of Castelnaud-la-Chapelle, in the heart of the Périgord Noir, which offers a magnificent panoramic view over the valley, that of Milandes which was the property of Joséphine Baker or the chateau of Commarque which offers many medieval animations. If your accommodation is in the south of the Périgord Noir or Périgord Vert, the château de Monbazillac welcomes you in its elegant medieval architecture.
The Périgord and more particularly the surroundings of Sarlat-la-Canéda lists many villages with typical houses of the Périgourdine architecture, some of which are classified among the most beautiful villages of France. Saint-Amand -de-Colly with its fortified abbey church, Belvés, Saint-Léon sur Vézère are some of its jewels. In the Purple Perigord the basid of Montpazier and Limeuil, a former port of inland waterways are also worth visiting for their typical Perigord architecture.
Nature sports activities during your holidays
The Dordogne is a privileged department for the practice of outdoor activities. The many rivers such as the Dordogne, the Vézère or the Isle present many courses for water activities of Canoë, paddle but also of walk on a gabarre water ride ideal for families. For climbing sports here again many sports allow you to learn about climbing, the via ferrata, and accrobranche. Not to mention the many mountain bike trails and the greenways for cycling for family hikes.
Many professionals offer equipment rental, canoeing, paddle, mountain biking, you will have no trouble finding the equipment you need for your sports activities.
Regional specificities to be discovered imperatively
During your stay in this territory of France, proud of its traditions, you will share with the inhabitants a way of life that has preserved a particular character specific to the South West. Browse the many colorful local markets to meet passionate local producers and stroll with your family among the fragrant displays of regional products. And if your lodging is near prehistoric caves, or winegrowers’ castles, take advantage of your stay to visit these places filled with charm and history.
Local gastronomy to be savored unquestionably
During your stay in the Périgord, you will be able to discover the local gastronomy, a real wealth of the Dordogne valley that deserves to be shared by the whole family.
You will thus have the opportunity to savor the traditional foie gras, the Périgord walnuts, or the truffle and the different varieties of ceps. If your vacation accommodation is located near Sarlat-la-Canéda, in that case, you will have the pleasure of discovering the famous fruit confits as well as the Rocamadour goat cheese. This local product goes well with Glanes wine or a few sips of Rocamadour, the Quercy liqueur that pleasantly highlights the flavors of a roast lamb!”
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