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.
Le Petit Train de Domme, Domme
Great family entertainment whilst learning the history of Domme
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.
What to see
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Grotte de Domme, Domme
Discover a fantasy world under the bastide town of 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 
Eglise de Notre Dame de l'Assomption Church, Domme
17th-century church in the heart of the bastide town of 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
Impressive original gateway into the bastide town of 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
Renaissance style chateau overlooking the town of 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
Views of the Dordogne valley from these beautiful gardens
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
Château dedicated to the art of warfare in the Middle Ages
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.
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Where to lunch
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L'Esplanade Restaurant, Domme
Great truffle specialities
Perched on a cliff, the Hôtel l'Esplanade has a great setting with good rooms and more importantly, a fantastic restaurant.
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Traditional Barge Boat Trip, La Roque-Gageac
30 person boat trip with commentary
Travel along the valley of the five chateaux on traditional barges and discover some of the most beautiful sites.
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Canoes Loisirs Watersports, Vitrac
Kayak & canoe rental on the Dordogne river south of Sarlat
Offering various routes along the Dordogne river to enjoy the sights of the Perigord Noir region. Discover hidden treasures during a relaxing journey down the river.
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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.
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Montgolfieres du Perigord, La Roque-Gageac
Enjoy the sights of the Perigord from above in a hot air balloon
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.
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Canoe Vacances, La Roque-Gageac
Canoe holidays on the river Dordogne
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
Canoe hire on the Dordogne river through the beautiful Perigord
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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