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Things To Do in Dordogne

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Whatever you choose to do on your summer holiday you are sure to find a huge range of activities across the Dordogne area.

Find loads of top tips and local insights in our Dordogne Activities Guide.

a hot air balloon above the chateau de beynac

Montgolfieres du Perigord, La Roque-Gageac

Location
Domme

With a fleet of five hot air balloons this company can take groups of 2 or 3 passengers up into the air above La Roque Gageac and the Dordogne river to enjoy a birds-eye view of this beautiful area.

a person in a net climbing between trees

La Foret des Ecureuils Adventure Park, Sarlat-la-Caneda

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

Accrobranche

Cap Cauderoue

This outdoor park has a tree-top trail, paintball, mountain-biking, canoeing and horse-riding for those seeking a bit more adventure or a change from the pretty villages and vineyard visits.

Canoes Rivieres Loisirs, Limeuil

Canoes Rivieres Loisirs, Limeuil

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.

Wild Boar Killed near Grasse

Les Sangliers de Mortemart, near Le Bugue

This is a great outing for a family as you will have the chance to see these magnificent wild boar in a natural environment where they forage and feed in the forests of oak and chestnut trees.

people on a wine tasting course in dordogne

Bergerac Wine Tours, Eymet

Location
Eymet

A full day tour for those interested in wine, the terroir, the makers and other local products of the Dordogne region.

Aquarium du Perigord Noir, Le Bugue

Aquarium du Perigord Noir, Le Bugue

Location
Le Bugue

A great place for a family day out and to escape the pre-historic world of the Dordogne...instead, enjoy the family atmosphere and displays of this fresh water aquarium.

A macaque with Rocamadour in the background

Foret des Singes Wildlife Park, Rocamadour

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

Traditional barge on the Dordogne at Beyrac

Traditional Barge Boat Trip, Beynac-et-Cazenac

Location
Beynac-et-Cazenac

Passing under the limestones cliff of Beynac you will travel along the Dordogne valley to Marqueyssac and the hanging gardens, Chateau de Fayrac and Chateau de Castelnaud. 

two tuk-tuk's in st emilion

Tuk-Tuk Tour (Wine Tour), Saint Emilion

Location
Saint-Emilion

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.

circuit & club house at bergerac karting

Bergerac Karting, Bergerac

Location
Bergerac

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.

the blue & white petit train in Bergerac

Le Petit Train de Bergerac

Location
Bergerac

Discover the historic town of Bergerac during this 30-35 minute tour of the towns most famous sights and features.

a reptile in Martel animal park

Reptiland Animal Park, Martel

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.

Gabarres Caminade, La Roque-Gageac

Traditional Barge Boat Trip, La Roque-Gageac

Location
Beynac-et-Cazenac

Travel along the valley of the five chateaux on traditional barges and discover some of the most beautiful sites.

Chateau les Merles Golf Course, Mouleydier

Chateau les Merles Golf Course, Mouleydier

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.

hot air balloon above a chateau in dordogne

Montgolfiere et Chateaux, Beynac-et-Cazenac

Location
Beynac-et-Cazenac

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.

Rocamadour Aventure, Rocamadour

Rocamadour Aventure, Rocamadour

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.

yellow canoes lined up on the river bank

Canoes Loisirs Watersports, Vitrac

Location
Domme

Offering various routes along the Dordogne river to enjoy the sights of the Perigord Noir region. Discover hidden treasures during a relaxing journey down the river.