Chateau de La Cote, Brantome

Aerial adventures including treetop ladders, zip lines, cave routes and rocks faces to climb. This adventure park offers a mix of everything to keep the whole family entertained.

Experience the beautiful Vezere valley and its prehistoric sites on horse back.

In the heart of the 'Purple Perigord' you can share and enjoy the passion of owner Jean-Pierre who has been part of competitive karting since the late 1980's.

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

This area provides water-sports for all ages. Renowned for its architectural heritage and sites of natural beauty, you will find that paddling is a great way to relax and have fun whilst enjoying the scenery.

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 dining rooms allow for views of the surrounding vineyards and rolling hills. Drinks can also be enjoyed in the small library or among the chestnut trees.

This elegant and sophisticated two Michelin star restaurant offers creative dishes designed by chef Cédric Béchade, who plays with colours and textures in his cuisine.

Part of the successful Edward 1er Hotel, the restaurant has a lot to live up to. Welcoming and professional staff greet you into the small 28 seat dining room and you are sure to be delighted by the experience and attention to detail from start to finish.

Chez Alain is located in the beautiful medieval village of Issigeac, known for its colourful market on Sunday. The chef, Sébastien, offers a refined and colourful cuisine using fresh and seasonal produce. The stone walls and old beams give off a warm atmosphere inside and it has a pretty outdoor area.

Located in the world capital of the truffle, at this small hotel, the truffle has become the main feature.

This restaurant is located in the Château Troplong Mondot, a large estate on the top of a hill with a winery that produces a 1er Grand Cru Classé. They serve traditional French cuisine with creative contemporary touches.

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. 

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.

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.

Today there are only a few remaining elements of the old Roman town which was located at Périgueux.

The museum of art and archaeology houses an excellent prehistoric selection of findings and skeletons from the region. 

Built in La Cité, this cathedral was the main cathedral in Périgueux until the mid 17th century.

Located on an ancient Roman road, the town of Brantôme on the Dronne river is centred around its 8th century Benedictine abbey.

The relaxed town of Le Bugue sits on the river Vézère where it's joined by the Doux. A more tranquil base for exploring the region, it has some pretty, narrow streets and a bustling market twice a week.

Trémolat was originally home to a 6th century hermit, Saint-Cybard, before monks built their monastery here in the 9th century.

The pretty old town of Montignac serves as a good base for visiting the nearby prehistoric caves.

The largest town in the area, Bergerac, still retains a quaint old feel, with a change in pace in the summer months.

Limeuil is a picturesque old village which features on the list of 'Les Plus Beaux Villages de France'. It has a pretty park on the top of the hill and some ruins from its medieval past.