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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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

two canoes in the water at la roque gageac

Canoe Dordogne

Location
Domme

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.

Les Gabares Norbert, La Roque-Gageac

Traditional Barge Boat Trip, La Roque-Gageac

Location
Beynac-et-Cazenac

This traditional wooden barge will take you on a picturesque cruise down the river Dordogne from La Roque-Gageac to the Castelnaud bridge.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Le Bournat - Living History Museum, Le Bugue

Le Bournat - Living History Museum, Le Bugue

Location
Le Bugue

A living museum that offers much more than your ordinary museum or theme park. A great day out that will take you and your family back in time to an era long ago.

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.

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.