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Things To Do in Dordogne

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Whatever you choose to do on your summer holiday you are sure to find a huge range of activities across the Dordogne area.

Find loads of top tips and local insights in our Dordogne Activities Guide.

Centre Equestre de Souillac Horse Riding, Souillac horse riding

Centre Equestre de Souillac Horse Riding, Souillac

Horse riding centre just outside of Souillac

Open Monday to Saturday all year round this horse riding centre welcomes you for lessons as well as trekking.

a hot air balloon above the chateau de beynac

Montgolfieres du Perigord, La Roque-Gageac

Enjoy the sights of the Perigord from above in a hot air balloon

Location
Domme

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.

hot air balloon above a chateau in dordogne

Montgolfiere et Chateaux, Beynac-et-Cazenac

Hot air balloon flights above the beautiful Dordogne & Perigord

Location
Beynac-et-Cazenac

Shortly before sunset, or at dawn, following the preparation of the flight you can take off with Lionel, a professional balloonist and paraglider who has been working as a guide in Dordogne for more than 15 years.

Le Petit Train de Perigueux

Le Petit Train de Perigueux

Guided sightseeing of Perigueux in le Petit Train

Location
Perigueux

Discover the art and history of the city of Perigueux, exploring the ancient city, old town and admiring the beauty.

yellow canoes lined up on the river bank

Canoes Loisirs Watersports, Vitrac

Kayak & canoe rental on the Dordogne river south of Sarlat

Location
Domme

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.

people on a wine tasting course in dordogne

Bergerac Wine Tours, Eymet

Wine tasting in the Bergerac wine area of the Dordogne

Location
Eymet

A full day tour for those interested in wine, the terroir, the makers and other local products of the Dordogne region.

Traditional barge on the Dordogne at Beyrac

Traditional Barge Boat Trip, Beynac-et-Cazenac

30 person boat trip with commentary

Location
Beynac-et-Cazenac

Passing under the limestones cliff of Beynac you will travel along the Dordogne valley to Marqueyssac and the hanging gardens, Chateau de Fayrac and Chateau de Castelnaud. 

circuit & club house at bergerac karting

Bergerac Karting, Bergerac

Outdoor karting circuit on the south west of the city of Bergerac

Location
Bergerac

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.

a person in a net climbing between trees

La Foret des Ecureuils Adventure Park, Sarlat-la-Caneda

The "forest of squirrels" near Sarlat offers tree-top adventures

From tree climbing to paintballing and even via ferrata, the Foret des Ecureuils Adventure Park has plenty of offer all ages.

a reptile in Martel animal park

Reptiland Animal Park, Martel

Discover the largest collection of live reptiles in Europe

For over 25 years this park has allowed visitors to come into close (and safe!) encounter with crocodiles, cobras and more than 200 other reptiles and venomous species.

Wild Boar Killed near Grasse

Les Sangliers de Mortemart, near Le Bugue

A tour of a boar breeding farm to the north of Le Bugue

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.

four people in a canoe/raft on the dordogne

Carennac Aventure Watersports, Carennac

Canoeing, kayaking and hiking along the Dordogne river

Situated at the foot of Carennac village this watersports centre offers more than just fun on the water! They offer three main activities; canoeing or kayaking, group canoeing with up to six people in the same boat, and adventure trekking with overnight camping out in the wild.

two canoes in the water at la roque gageac

Canoe Dordogne

Enjoy a gentle kayak down the river Dordogne from La Roque Gageac

Location
Domme

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.

Le Petit Train de Rocamadour, Rocamadour

Le Petit Train de Rocamadour, Rocamadour

Train tour from the car park to the centre of Rocamadour

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.

AVCK (Animation Vezere Canoe Kayak), Les Eyzies-de-Tayac

AVCK (Animation Vezere Canoe Kayak), Les Eyzies-de-Tayac

Explore the Vézère valley from the peace & tranquillity of the river

Location
Les Eyzies-de-Tayac-Sireuil

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.

Canoes Rivieres Loisirs, Limeuil

Canoes Rivieres Loisirs, Limeuil

Accessible to all, you can travel the region at your own pace

With family, in a group, with friends and at any age, you can explore at your own pace two of the most beautiful rivers of Périgord.

Gabarres Caminade, La Roque-Gageac

Traditional Barge Boat Trip, La Roque-Gageac

30 person boat trip with commentary

Location
Beynac-et-Cazenac

Travel along the valley of the five chateaux on traditional barges and discover some of the most beautiful sites.

kayaks in a river in pretty town dordogne

Perigord Adventure & Loisirs Canoe, Beynac-et-Cazenac

Canoe hire on the Dordogne river through the beautiful Perigord

Location
Domme

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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