13th Century, ivory clad Manoir
Set in wonderful wooded grounds, the Manoir d'Hautegente is a great hotel with bright immaculate rooms, finished with antique furniture. You are sure to feel welcome from the start and you can enjoy one of the hotels many pleasures, including the large outdoor swimming pool or top notch restaurant.
The hotel has been run by the same family for a remarkable 330 years and has an offering of 16 rooms in the Manoir or Meunier House. With that, there are a number of sleeping options available to you, each of which can be enjoyed with breakfast or half-board.
The hotel also has the facilities to give you the wedding of a lifetime, offering a number of services including bedrooms, dining rooms, full reign of the gardens, flower arrangements, marquis and more. In the unique, romantic gardens, it is sure to be a special day.
Bespoke stays can also be arranged for seminars, business meetings and professional events.
Stunning large outdoor pool, set inside the high hedges of the vast hotel gardens. Enjoy a swim or a drink on the sun loungers at the end of a days exploring the Perigord Noir.
There is a traditional French restaurant with touches of modern flair, offering up a completely unique experience. Food can be savoured in the dining room, next to the fireplace or down by the river over looking the mill and river.
Children are more than welcome, and one under the age of 2 is able to stay free of charge.
Situated at the foot of Carennac village this watersports centre offers more than just fun on the water! They offer three main activities; canoeing or kayaking, group canoeing with up to six people in the same boat, and adventure trekking with overnight camping out in the wild.
The glass lift with panoramic views, housed within the old Church Sainte-Marie’s bell tower offers a unique experience. Once at the top, the lift, whose walls are made entirely of glass, allows you a 360° view of Sarlat.
100% electric and 100% silent, the infamous tuk-tuk comes to Saint Emilion to take you on a tour or the town and the vineyards that surround it.
This traditional wooden barge will take you on a picturesque cruise down the river Dordogne from La Roque-Gageac to the Castelnaud bridge.
For over 25 years this park has allowed visitors to come into close (and safe!) encounter with crocodiles, cobras and more than 200 other reptiles and venomous species.
This area provides water-sports for all ages. Renowned for its architectural heritage and sites of natural beauty, you will find that paddling is a great way to relax and have fun whilst enjoying the scenery.
The dining rooms allow for views of the surrounding vineyards and rolling hills. Drinks can also be enjoyed in the small library or among the chestnut trees.
This elegant and sophisticated two Michelin star restaurant offers creative dishes designed by chef Cédric Béchade, who plays with colours and textures in his cuisine.
At the top of the hills of Monbazillac, surrounded by vineyards, the shady terraces and dining rooms of this restaurant offer an unforgettable panoramic view. The chef, Marie Rougier, produces a fine dining menu from seasonal products.
Set in an inviting tranquil hotel just a short distance from the centre of medieval Brantome. A meal typical of the region including duck, foie gras and of course truffles can be enjoyed in the spacious restaurant or under the mulberry trees on the terrace in the summer.
This restaurant in the old guard rooms of the Château du Viguier Royal, makes this old mansion-house kitchen alive again. The chef, Daniel Authié, creates cooking art which mixes contemporary and traditional flavours. The sommelier and head waiter, Bernard Badia, offers helpful advice on the food characteristics and complementary wines.
Large bright dining rooms and a flowery terrace set the scene for a delicious meal. In the winter your food can be enjoyed in front of the large open fire place and in the summer, out on the open terrace looking out over town and surrounding countryside.
Designed by Kathryn Gustafson, a visit here tells a story, and is a journey through the gardens of history. The guided tour is excellent, describing ancient woods believed to have been inhabited by gods, more contemporary water features and a garden of over 2,000 roses which blends the old with the new.
Now you can come and discover the famous decorated cave near Montignac in its entirety. But that’s not all; the opening of the International Centre for Cave Art marks the beginning of a new adventure combining the emotion of ancestral art and an important technological achievement.
The most well-known and impressive prehistoric caves in France. The paintings here are thought to be over 17,000 years old and mainly represent large mammals, signs and humans.
The medieval fortress of Château de Losse overlooks the Vézère river and has a very unique and interesting history.
A prehistoric park and an excellent introduction before visiting the region's prehistoric caves.
The gardens at the Manoir d'Eyrignac were created in the 18th century, a hundred years or so after the building of the manor house.
The pretty old town of Montignac serves as a good base for visiting the nearby prehistoric caves.
Standing out as one of the most charming towns in the region, this medieval dwelling remains much as it was when it was built in the 14th century.
The town and the surrounding prehistoric sites have been designated a UNESCO World Heritage site. Nearly 150 sites have already been discovered and contain significant finds dating back as far as the Middle Stone Age - about 300,000 to 40,000 years ago.
A base for exploring the region, Souillac has a medieval past and is filled with Romanesque-style sculptures.
The village of Beynac-et-Cazenac is thought to date back to the 12th century when its imposing cliff top château was constructed.
It's hard to imagine a nicer village than La Roque-Gageac, with its huge limestone cliffs that tower behind the Renaissance-style houses built in creamy stone with burnt red roofs.
