Things To Do in Dordogne

Open Monday to Saturday all year round this horse riding centre welcomes you for lessons as well as trekking.

A delightful trip along the river that runs through the heart of Bergerac on a traditional wooden barge.

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.

Shortly before sunset, or at dawn, following the preparation of the flight you can take off with Lionel, a professional balloonist and paraglider who has been working as a guide in Dordogne for more than 15 years.

Also known as the Truffle train, it will take you on a journey of 8 miles (13 Km) round trip, more than 80 meters (260 feet) high cliff, giving a wonderful panorama of the Dordogne Valley.

Experience the beautiful Vezere valley and its prehistoric sites on horse back.

Discover the art and history of the city of Perigueux, exploring the ancient city, old town and admiring the beauty.

With family, in a group, with friends and at any age, you can explore at your own pace two of the most beautiful rivers of Périgord.

From tree climbing to paintballing and even via ferrata, the Foret des Ecureuils Adventure Park has plenty of offer all ages.

An hour long horse show and theatre production that is based on the rivalry between the English and the French with lively, action-packed fun.

A trip on a petit train is the perfect way to see this small bastide town and to learn a little more about the long history of the bastide town.

Aerial adventures including treetop ladders, zip lines, cave routes and rocks faces to climb. This adventure park offers a mix of everything to keep the whole family entertained.

Come fly over the Dordogne, Perigord, castles, manors, fortresses, the valleys of the Dordogne and Vézère, discover it in all its charm.

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.

Open every day of the year this 9-hole, par 35, course is set in the lush countryside of the Dordogne and the grounds of Chateau les Merles.

In the heart of the 'Purple Perigord' you can share and enjoy the passion of owner Jean-Pierre who has been part of competitive karting since the late 1980's.

This wildlife park is dedicated to the Barbary Macaque monkey who roams free in the 20 hectares of woodland.

Hire a canoe or kayak from this company and you can enjoy a gentle river cruise and the chance to explore the wonderful Dordogne river and its banks.