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Introduction
To avoid disappointment, it is highly recommended that for the tourist attraction you intend to visit, you check the opening times etc. It is not unusual for attractions to close for lunch or close on a Monday, for example.
Most staff speak quite good English, however, if you do not feel confident calling, we are more than happy to call for you.
Please also note that in peak season some attractions may require pre-booked tickets. E.g. Lascaux Caves.
Stuck for an idea?
Please note that this a comprehensive list of the many tourist attractions on offer in Dordogne.
It is possible that you might find this list a little overwhelming so by popular request we created a ‘Things to See and Do in Dordogne’ page. You can find the Things to See and Do in Dordogne page here.
Amusement & Attraction Parks
Parc Le Bournat
- About 40 minutes from the Gîte.
- Model village of life in the 1900’s with children’s rides and activites.
- Parc Le Bournat, 191 Allée Paul-Jean Souriau, 24260 Le Bugue, Dordogne (Périgord Noir)
- Tel: 05 53 08 41 99
- Web: www.parclebournat.fr
We have visited twice and can recommend. You can see some of our personal photographs in the Parc Le Bournat Album.
Jacquou Parc - Parc d’activités et de loisirs
- About 25 minutes from the Gîte.
- Amusement Park, Rides, Animal Park, Aqua Park and more
- D 710, La Menuse - Mortemart, 24260 Saint-Félix-de-Reillac-et-Mortemart, Dordogne (Périgord Noir)
- Tel: 05 53 54 15 57
- Web: www.jacquouparc.com
Animals, Birds & Zoos
Le Rocher des Aigles
An excellent visit - Ornithological park with raptor and parrot shows. Birds of Prey, Nocturnals, Parrots
- About 1 hour and 28 minutes from the Gîte
- 46500 Rocamadour, Midi-Pyrénées
- Tél : 05 65 33 65 45
- Web : www.rocherdesaigles.com
Aquarium du Périgord Noir
- About 40 minutes from the Gîte.
- Aquarium du Périgord Noir, 24260 Le Bugue, Dordogne (Périgord Noir)
- Tel: 05 53 07 10 74
- Web: www.aquariumperigordnoir.com
We have visited twice and can recommend.
Boat Trips
L’Arche de Noé
- About 50 minutes from the Gîte.
- Place du Marché, 24310 Brantôme, Dordogne (Périgord Vert)
- Tel: 05 53 05 80 63
- Web: N/A
Gabarres de Beynac
- About 1 hour from the Gîte.
- Le Bourg, 24220 Beynac, Dordogne (Périgord Noir)
- Tel: 05 53 28 51 15
- Web: www.gabarre-beynac.com
Les Gabares Norbert
- About 1 hour from the Gîte.
- Le Bourg, 24250 La Roque Gageac, Dordogne (Périgord Noir)
- Tel: 05 53 29 40 44
- Web: www.norbert.fr
Caves & Rock Shelters
Gouffre de Proumeyssac
- About 43 minutes from the Gîte.
- Cave with cristallizations of stalactites and stalagmites.
- Gouffre de Proumeyssac, BP 7, 24260 Le Bugue sur Vézère, Dordogne (Périgord Noir)
- Tel: 05 53 07 27 47
- Web: www.gouffre-proumeyssac.com
Grotte du Grand Roc
- About 37 minutes from the Gîte.
- Cave with cristallizations of stalactites and stalagmites.
- Grotte du Grand Roc, 24620 Les Eyzies-de-Tayac-Sireuil, Dordogne (Périgord Noir)
- Tel: 05 53 06 92 70
- Web: www.grotte-grand-roc.fr
Lascaux II
- About 35 minutes from the Gîte.
- Cave.
- Lascaux II, 24290 Montignac, Dordogne (Périgord Noir)
- Tel: 05 53 51 95 03
- Web: www.lascaux-ii.fr
Laugerie-Basse
- About 45 minutes from the Gîte.
- Prehistoric ‘Abris’ (Rockshelters) and prehistoric life.
- Avenue de Laugerie, 24620 Les Eyzies-de-Tayac-Sireuil, Dordogne (Périgord Noir)
- Tel: 05 53 06 92 70
- Web: www.abris-laugerie-basse.fr
Le Thot
- About 35 minutes from the Gîte.
- Prehistoric Interpretation Centre.
- Le Thot, 24290 Thonac, Dordogne (Périgord Noir)
- Tel: 05 53 50 70 44
- Web: www.parc-thot.fr
Grotte de Tourtoirac
- About 37 minutes from the Gîte.
- Cave with cristallizations of stalactites and stalagmites.
- Grotte de Tourtoirac, Les Combes, 24390 Tourtoirac, Dordogne (Périgord Noir)
- Tel: 05 53 50 24 77
- Web: www.grotte-de-tourtoirac.fr
Cathedrals
Cathédrale Saint Front
- About 35 minutes from the Gîte.
- Place de la Clautre, 24000 Périgueux, Dordogne (Perigord Blanc)
- Tel: 05 53 53 10 63
- Web: www.tourisme-perigueux.fr
Châteaux
Château de Ajat
- About 15 minutes from the Gîte.
- Châteaux d’Ajat 24210 Ajat, Dordogne (Perigord Noir)
- Tel: 05 53 05 25 07
- Web: N/A
Château de Hautefort
- About 40 minutes from the Gîte.
- Château de Hautefort, Le Bourg d’Hautefort, 24390 Hautefort, Dordogne (Périgord Blanc)
- Tel: 05 53 50 51 23
- Web: www.chateau-hautefort.com
Château de Losse
- About 40 minutes from the Gîte.
- Château de Losse, 24290 Thonac, Dordogne (Périgord Noir)
- Tel: 05 53 50 80 08
- Web: www.chateaudelosse.com
Château de Puymartin
- About 50 minutes from the Gîte.
- Château de Puymartin, 24200 Sarlat, Dordogne (Périgord Noir)
- Tel: 05 53 59 29 97
- Web: www.chateau-puymartin.com
Maison Forte de Reignac
- About 38 minutes from the Gîte.
- Maison Forte de Reignac, 24620 Tursac, Dordogne (Périgord Noir)
- Tel: 05 53 50 69 54
- Web: www.maison-forte-reignac.com
Cinemas
CGR Cinémas
- About 30 minutes from the Gîte.
- Cinema
- Place Francheville, 24000 Périgueux, Dordogne (Perigord Blanc)
- Tel: 05 53 03 92 91
- Web: www.cgrcinemas.fr
Ciné Roc
- About 40 minutes from the Gîte.
- Cinema
- 16 rue Jean Jaurès, 24120 Terrasson, Dordogne (Perigord Noir)
- Tel: 05 53 51 79 16
- Web: www.cinepassion-dordogne.com
Cinéma Le Vox
- About 30 minutes from the Gîte.
- Cinema
- Place Bertrand de Born, 24290 Montignac, Dordogne (Perigord Noir)
- Tel: 05 53 51 87 24
- Web: www.cinepassion-dordogne.com
Food & Drink
Bovetti Chocolatier - Musée du Chocolat
- About 45 minutes from the Gîte.
- Zone du Moulin Rouge, 24120 Terrasson, Dordogne (Périgord Noir)
- Tel: 05 53 51 57 36
- Web: www.bovetti.com
Chai de Lardimalie
- About 15 minutes from the Gîte.
- Wine and vine museum.
- Le Maine, 24330 Saint-Pierre-de-Chignac, Dordogne (Périgord Blanc)
- Tel: 05 53 35 44 96
- Web: www.chaidelardimalie.com
Duck & Truffle
- Dordogne Wine Tours / Gourment Weekends / Truffles
- 24510 Trémolat, Dordogne (Périgord Noir)
- Tel: 05 53 23 90 54
- Web: www.duckandtruffle.com
- Twitter: @DuckandTruffle
La Chanteracoise
- About 44 minutes from the Gîte.
- Biscuits, Breads and Toasts etc.
- Le Pont, 24190 Saint-Germain-du-Salembre, Dordogne (Périgord Blanc)
- Tel: 05 53 80 51 17
- Web: www.la-chanteracoise.fr
Museums
Musée de l’Harmonium
- About 20 minutes from the Gîte.
- Museum dedicated to the harmonium (pump organ/reed organ).
- Eglise de Bars, 24210 Bars, Dordogne (Périgord Noir)
- Tel: 05 53 05 20 60
- Web: N/A
The Vesunna Gallo-Roman Museum
- About 30 minutes from the Gîte.
- Vesunna offers a 3000 m2 itinerary of permanent presentation of antique Perigueux.
- Parc de Vésone, 20, rue du 26e Régiment d’Infanterie, 24000 Périgueux, Dordogne (Périgord Noir)
- Tel: 05 53 53 00 92
- Web: www.perigueux-vesunna.fr
Places - Nice Cities
This is a list of cities and very large towns that we have visited and found to be very attractive and of interest, with plenty of things to see and do.
Although not in the Dordogne, I have included Bordeaux.
The website link takes you to the relevant tourist information office website.
Bergerac
- About 1 hour from the Gîte.
- Office de Tourisme Bergerac
- 97 Rue Neuve d’Argenson, 24100 Bergerac, Dordogne (Périgord Pourpre)
- Tel: 05 53 57 03 11
- Web: www.pays-bergerac-tourisme.com
Bordeaux
- About 1 hour 45 minutes from the Gîte.
- Office de Tourisme de Bordeaux
- Gare de Bordeaux St-Jean, Gare Saint-Jean, Parvis Louis Armand, Rue Charles Domercq, 33800 Bordeaux
- Tel: 05 56 91 64 70
- Web: www.bordeaux-tourism.co.uk
Périgueux
- About 30 minutes from the Gîte.
- Office de Tourisme de Périgueux
- Maison du Tourisme, 26 Place Francheville, 24000 Périgueux, Dordogne (Périgord Blanc)
- Tel: 05 53 53 10 63
- Web: www.tourisme-perigueux.fr
Places - Nice Towns
This is a starter list of towns that we have visited and found to be very attractive and of interest, with plenty of things to see and do.
The website link takes you to the relevant tourist information office website.
Brantôme
- About 50 minutes from the Gîte.
- Office de Tourisme de Montignac
- Église Notre-Dame, 2 rue Puyjoli de Meyjounissas, 24310 Brantôme, Dordogne (Périgord Vert)
- Tel: 05 53 51 82 60
- Web: perigord-dronne-belle.fr
You can also see some of our personal photographs in the Brantôme Album.
Le Bugue
- About 35 minutes from the Gîte.
- Office de Tourisme du Bugue
- 22, Place de l’Hôtel de ville, 24260 Le Bugue, Dordogne (Périgord Noir)
- Tel: 05 53 07 20 48
- Web: www.leseyzies-tourist.info
Montignac
- About 30 minutes from the Gîte.
- Office de Tourisme de Montignac
- Place Bertrand de Born, 24290 Montignac, Dordogne (Périgord Noir)
- Tel: 05 53 51 82 60
- Web: N/A
Rouffignac-Saint-Cernin-de-Reilhac
- About 25 minutes from the Gîte.
- Office de Tourisme de Rouffignac
- Place de la Mairie, 24580 Rouffignac-Saint-Cernin-de-Reilhac, Dordogne (Périgord Noir)
- Tel: 05 53 05 39 03
- Web: N/A
Sarlat
- About 45 minutes from the Gîte.
- Office de Tourisme de Sarlat
- 3 Rue Tourny, 24200 Sarlat-la-Canéda, Dordogne (Périgord Noir)
- Tel: 05 53 31 45 45
- Web: www.sarlat-tourisme.com
Thenon
- About 20 minutes from the Gîte.
- Office Tourisme Causses Vézère
- 25 Av. de la IV République, 24210, Thenon, Dordogne (Périgord Noir)
- Tel: 05 53 06 35 10
- Web: N/A
Places - Nice Villages
This is a starter list of villages that we have visited and found to be very attractive and of interest, with plenty of things to see and do.
The website link takes you to the relevant tourist information office website.
Limeuil
- About 35 minutes from the Gîte.
- Office de Tourisme de Limeuil
- Le Bourg, Jardin de la mairie, D31, 24510 Limeuil, Dordogne (Périgord Pourpre)
- Tel: 05 53 63 38 90
- Web: www.limeuil-en-perigord.com
We have visited twice and can recommend. You can see some of our personal photographs in the Limeuil Album.
La Roque Gageac
- About 1 hour from the Gîte.
- Le Bourg, 24250 La Roque Gageac, Dordogne (Périgord Noir)
- Tel: 05 53 29 17 01
- Web: www.sarlat-tourisme.com
Le Plus Beaux Villages de France de la Vallée Dordogne
- 01. Belvès
- 02. Beynac-et-Cazenac
- 03. Castelnaud-la-Chapelle
- 04. Domme
- 05. La Roque-Gageac (we have visited and recommend)
- 06. Limeuil (we have visited and recommend)
- 07. Monpazier
- 08. Saint-Amand-de-Coly
- 09. Saint-Jean-de-Côle
- 10. Saint-Léon-sur-Vézère
A list of villages that are members of the Association ‘Le Plus Beaux Villages de France’ (The Most Beautiful Villages of France). Web: www.france-beautiful-villages.org
Parcs & Gardens
Les Jardins de L’Imaginaire
- About 45 minutes from the Gîte.
- Imaginary Gardens
- Les Jardins de L’Imaginaire, Place de Genouillac, 24120 Terrason, Dordogne (Périgord Noir)
- Tel: 05 53 50 86 82
- Web: www.jardins-imaginaire.com
Les Jardins du Manoir d’Eyrignac
- About 55 minutes from the Gîte.
- The Gardens of Eyrignac Manor
- Les Jardins du Manoir d’Eyrignac, 24590 Salignac-Eyvigues, Dordogne (Périgord Noir)
- Tel: 05 53 28 99 71
- Web: www.eyrignac.com
Les Jardins Suspendus de Marqueyssac
- About 1 hour from the Gîte.
- The Overhanging Gardens of Marqueyssac
- Jardins de Marqueyssac, 24220 Vézac, Dordogne (Périgord Noir)
- Tel: 05 53 31 36 36
- Web: www.marqueyssac.com
We have visited once so far and can recommend. You can see some of our personal photographs in the Gardens of Marqueyssac Album.
Les Jardins Panoramiques de Limeuil
- About 35 minutes from the Gîte.
- The Panoramic Gardens of Limeuil
- Place des Fossés, 24510 Limeuil, Dordogne (Périgord Pourpre)
- Tel: 05 53 73 26 13
- Web: www.jardins-panoramiques-limeuil.com
We have visited twice and can recommend. You can see some of our personal photographs in the Limeuil Album.
Les Jardins d’Eau
- About 1 hour from the Gîte.
- Les Jardins d’Eau
- Saint Rome, 24200 Carsac - Aillac, France, Dordogne (Périgord Noir)
- Tel: 05 53 28 91 96
- Web: www.jardinsdeau.com
We have visited these beautiful water gardens three times now and can certainly recommend for day out.
