What to do around the Dordogne Valley?

There is tons of things to do , perfect for rambling, cycling, kayaking in the Dordogne river, fishing, exploring historicals monuments, beautiful medieval villages, taste the speciality of the area like foie gras walnuts , asparagus etc.... Explore great caves some which have been use for over 25 000 years, breathtaking landscape etc...
The climate is mild and mostly sunny perfect for families for relaxing holidays, there is always something to do at the gîtes or in the area.

Taste, explore and breathe the Quercy

You will fall under the spell of our beautiful Lot region, Quercy, along the Dordogne River, it offers you a wide variety of cultural and sporting visits with its mild and lime climate.

Taste our specialties, they will make your mouth water,
  • walnut-based specialties,
  •  foie gras
  • the duck magret
  • local fresh organic products etc. ...
  • Asparagus
  • our straw wines, ( vin paillé de Corrèze)
  • black truffles, so fragrant !!
  • our Glanes wines to taste
  • our mushrooms
  • our game
  • and more…..

Explore, come and marvel,

  • exploration of historical monuments (Rocamadour, Castelnau-Bretenoux castle, the Tours de Merles, the castle of Montal, Assier etc ...)
  • Our medieval villages; Martel, Figeac, Bretenoux, Saint- Céré, Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne, Gluges etc ...
  • the Dordogne river and its white cliffs
  • The St Céré festival, The Souillac jazz festival, the Rocamadour hot air balloon festival.
  • its prehistoric sites (the Chapel of the Saint etc ...)
  • there are so many more .....

Breathe our clean air and enjoy some sports activities.
  • hiking, GR etc.…
  • cycling,
  • canoeing,
  • fishing,
  • caving
  • bowling
  • tree climbing
  • swimming in the lakes and the Dordogne,
  • golf courses
  • And the list is long…
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