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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.

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.

barges on a river in bergerac

Traditional Barge Boat Trip, Bergerac

Location
Bergerac

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

Aqua Park Bergerac, Bergerac

Aqua Park Bergerac, Bergerac

Location
Bergerac

Open from June to the end of September this small waterpark offers you and your family the chance to cool off on the hot summer days and to keep children entertained for hours.

people rafting on canoes on a river

Canoe Vacances, La Roque-Gageac

Location
Domme

Enjoy a single or multi-day trip down the river Dordogne to town such as Beynac, Castelnaud, Montfort and Fayac.

Prehistoric Park

Prehisto Parc

This park recreates life in prehistoric times.

an eagle about to land on a man's arm

Le Rocher des Aigles Ecoparc, Rocamadour

Nestled in the heart of the Quercy region at the very top of the town of Rocamadour this park allows you the chance to meet some wonderful birds.

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.

canoes on a river in brantome

Brantome Canoe, Brantome

Location
Brantome

Not only can you take a relaxing journey down the Dronne river in a canoe but you can try your hand at stand up paddle boarding or take to the cliffs and trees for some adventure above ground.

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.

four people in a canoe/raft on the dordogne

Carennac Aventure Watersports, Carennac

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.

people canyoning on a river

CANOEric, Le Bugue

Location
Le Bugue

Easy canoeing for everybody. You can navigate with family or friends in peace. You’ll be given a solid equipment, stable canoes and buoyancy aids.

Le Chemin de Fer Touristique du Haut-Quercy, Martel

Le Chemin de Fer Touristique du Haut-Quercy

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.

Le Petit Train de Domme, Domme

Le Petit Train de Domme, Domme

Location
Domme

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.

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.

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.

Le Train des Grands Vignobles (Vineyard Train) Tour, Saint Emilion

Le Train des Grands Vignobles (Vineyard Train) Tour, Saint Emilion

Location
Saint-Emilion

After discovering the city of Saint Emilion this train tour takes you out into the countryside and surrounding vineyards to discover more about the history and culture of wine in this region.

Domaine des Eymaries Horse Riding, Les Eyzies-de-Tayac horse riding

Domaine des Eymaries Horse Riding, Les Eyzies-de-Tayac

Location
Les Eyzies-de-Tayac-Sireuil

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

Le Petit Train de Perigueux

Le Petit Train de Perigueux

Location
Perigueux

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