Brantome Canoe, 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.
Brantôme market
Various weekly markets in the riverside town of Brantôme
This Friday morning market is famed for selling local delicacies, farmers and local produce, artisanal products and clothing.
The Friday market is from 08:00 to 12:30 throughout the year. In the winter months this markets features the seasonal produce - specifically walnuts, truffles and foie gras. In addition to food you will also find craft products, local souvenirs, clothes and artworks. Running for over 400 years, it is busy and vibrant all year round. Parking can be tricky as the market gets busy, especially in the popular summer months but it is worth finding a space and spending a few hours soaking up the atmosphere here. Great fresh produce for any picnic!
Throughout July and August on a Friday evening from 19:00 there is a night market with local produce and dinner served. enjoy the convivial atmosphere of outdoor dining on local delicacies and regional dishes.
On a Tuesday there is a small local producers market from 08:00 to 12:30
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Hostellerie Du Perigord Vert Restaurant, Brantome
Set in an inviting tranquil hotel just a short distance from the centre of medieval Brantome. A meal typical of the region including duck, foie gras and of course truffles can be enjoyed in the spacious restaurant or under the mulberry trees on the terrace in the summer.
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Moulin de l'Abbaye Restaurant, Brantome
Within the hotel grounds of the picture perfect Moulin de l'Abbaye hotel, set alongside the River Dronne and with a dining room oozing class and a waterside terrace with shaded trees, it would be difficult to find a spot in the world more idyllic than this!
Sights nearby
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Abbaye de Brantome, Brantome
With one of the oldest bell towers in France this abbey is set into the cliff face and overlooks the Dronne river, a beautiful centre piece to this delightful town.
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Chateau de Bourdeilles, Bourdeilles
This château is the combination of two castles, a medieval one dating to the 13th century and a Renaissance palace dating to the 16th century.
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L'ecomusee de la Truffe
Learn about the famous "Truffles of Périgord" at this living museum which describes the process of truffle cultivation in an old farmhouse in the truffle-growing village of Sorges. As well as the museum, there is a tour taking you along a three kilometre trail, over the limestone plateaux which is responsible for the excellent truffles of the region.
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Musee d'Art et Archeologie
The museum of art and archaeology houses an excellent prehistoric selection of findings and skeletons from the region.
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La Cite (Vesunna), Perigueux
Today there are only a few remaining elements of the old Roman town which was located at Périgueux.
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Jardin des Arenes
These gardens are home to the remaining elements of the vast Roman amphitheatre which housed over 20,000 people in the 1st and 2nd centuries.
