Bergerac Wine Tours, Eymet
A full day tour for those interested in wine, the terroir, the makers and other local products of the Dordogne region.
Restored 16th Century Castle farm house
Recently renovated, the old farm has been given a new lease of life. Preserving its original charm with exposed wooden beams, mullioned windows, exposed fireplaces and tasteful decoration, the hotel is a truly comforting prospect.
There are 11 uniquely decorated rooms, each of which is in fitting with the history of the building, but has the modern comforts of Wifi, TV and a telephone. There are a number of configurations to choose from, so you are sure to find a setup that suits you.
A new TV room as been added to the premises and can be enjoyed in conjunction with the bar, heated outdoor pool, fitness room and table tennis table.
Set in the hotels gardens, surrounded by grass, luscious trees and patio with seating, there are few better places to relax on your break.
Home made delights can be savoured in the hotels restaurant, with a focus on fresh seasonal produce. Both lunch and dinner is available and will be served in the dining room next to the fireplace or outside on the terrace when the weather permits.
All children under 2 may stay for free when using a cot. There are additional charges for any extra bed that may be required for older children.
A full day tour for those interested in wine, the terroir, the makers and other local products of the Dordogne region.
Take this opportunity to drive the electric replicas of real boats: tug, trawler, ferry, steam Mississippi barges...The small port has everything for those who want to go out there and play sailor "for real".
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.
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.
This is a great outing for a family as you will have the chance to see these magnificent wild boar in a natural environment where they forage and feed in the forests of oak and chestnut trees.
Experience the beautiful Vezere valley and its prehistoric sites on horse back.
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.
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.
With a terrace set alongside the Vezerie river and within a hotel clad in Virginia Creeper and decorated with heart, warmth and style, the restaurant is hugely inviting.
The restaurant of this excellent 4-star hotel is one of the best in the region. The manor building is set in beautiful grounds, and chef, Ludovic Lavaud, harmoniously matches local products and traditional cuisine with a touch of oriental perfume. The cave is exceptional too.
The museum of art and archaeology houses an excellent prehistoric selection of findings and skeletons from the region.
This Roman Catholic cathedral in the heart of Périgueux's old town is named after the first bishop of Périgueux.
Today there are only a few remaining elements of the old Roman town which was located at Périgueux.
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.
Built in La Cité, this cathedral was the main cathedral in Périgueux until the mid 17th century.
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.
Located on an ancient Roman road, the town of Brantôme on the Dronne river is centred around its 8th century Benedictine abbey.
The pretty old town of Montignac serves as a good base for visiting the nearby prehistoric caves.
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.
The town and the surrounding prehistoric sites have been designated a UNESCO World Heritage site. Nearly 150 sites have already been discovered and contain significant finds dating back as far as the Middle Stone Age - about 300,000 to 40,000 years ago.
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.
Trémolat was originally home to a 6th century hermit, Saint-Cybard, before monks built their monastery here in the 9th century.