Le Petit Train de Domme, Domme
Great family entertainment whilst learning the history of 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.
This train does a 20 min circuit of the bastide town, complete with commentary in six different languages - English, French, Spanish. Italian, German and Dutch. Departure is from Place de la Halle, before you travel on to the Maison du Gouverneur (Governor´s house), Maison du Batteur de la Monnaie, then the Ramparts. Each gate is visited, Porte Del Bos, Porte de la Combe and the Porte des Tours. You will have a chance to enjoy the panorama view of the Dordogne valley as well as the Old town, pretty floral streets and sun-scorched stones of the houses.
It is possible to stop at the parking lots outside of the village.
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What to see
Sights in Dordogne
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Grotte de Domme, Domme
A 450m long cave filled with stalactites, stalagmites and colonnades, deep underground, under the bastide town of Domme in the Perigord Noir.
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Eglise de Notre Dame de l'Assomption Church, Domme
A simple church that offers a refreshing cool interior on a hot summer day.
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Porte des Tours (Tower Gate), Domme
One of the most beautiful and well-preserved examples of a town gate in the Perigord, the Porte des Tours in Domme is flanked by two large round towers from the 13th-century.
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Chateau de la Malartrie, La Roque-Gageac
This chateau and family home is perfectly situated at one end of the village of La Roque Gageac and overlooks the Dordogne river.
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Jardins de Marqueyssac, Vezac
This château is a luxury 18th-century residence built around the time of the French Revolution. Sitting in a magnificent spot, with views over the Dordogne valley, its brickwork is the classical limestone slabs, or lauze, with stone roof tiles.
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Chateau de Castelnaud, Castelnaud-la-Chapelle
The 12th century Château de Castelnaud stands high over the Dordogne valley, with magnificent views of the Châteaux of Beynac, Jardins de Marqueyssac and the medieval village of La Roque-Gageac.
Where to lunch
Restaurants in Domme
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L'Esplanade Restaurant, Domme
Perched on a cliff, the Hôtel l'Esplanade has a great setting with good rooms and more importantly, a fantastic restaurant.
What to do
Things To Do in Domme
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Le Petit Train de Domme, 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.
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Canoe Dordogne
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.
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Canoe Vacances, La Roque-Gageac
Enjoy a single or multi-day trip down the river Dordogne to town such as Beynac, Castelnaud, Montfort and Fayac.
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Perigord Adventure & Loisirs Canoe, Beynac-et-Cazenac
Enjoy a relaxing day close to nature as you canoe along the river and explore the waterways of this UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve.
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Traditional Barge Boat Trip, La Roque-Gageac
This traditional wooden barge will take you on a picturesque cruise down the river Dordogne from La Roque-Gageac to the Castelnaud bridge.
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Traditional Barge Boat Trip, La Roque-Gageac
Travel along the valley of the five chateaux on traditional barges and discover some of the most beautiful sites.
