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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.

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.

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.

Centre Equestre de Souillac Horse Riding, Souillac horse riding

Centre Equestre de Souillac Horse Riding, Souillac

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

Jacquou Parc, Le Bugue

Jacquou Parc, Le Bugue

A relatively small theme park but with a great atmosphere, plenty to do and a good day out for all of the family.

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.

Le Petit Train de Rocamadour, Rocamadour

Le Petit Train de Rocamadour, Rocamadour

In true French style Le Petit Train will take you on your short journey from the bottom of Rocamadour to the town centre above you.

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.

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.

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.

a blue hot air balloon above the dordogne river

Perigord Dordogne Montgolfieres, Beynac-et-Cazenac

Location
Beynac-et-Cazenac

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

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.

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.

kayaks in a river in pretty town dordogne

Perigord Adventure & Loisirs Canoe, Beynac-et-Cazenac

Location
Domme

Enjoy a relaxing day close to nature as you canoe along the river and explore the waterways of this UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve.

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.

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.

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.