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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.

Visit website horses with a man in Brantome

Brantome Police Horses & Friends

Enjoy a tour of this home for retired British police horses, north of Brantôme

Brantôme Police Horses provides care and rehabilitation for many horses and ponies alongside donkeys, dogs, cats, sheep, goats and chickens. Situated in the heart of the countryside, just ten minutes north of Brantôme.

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Tuk-Tuk Tour (Wine Tour), Saint Emilion

An original & entertaining way to see the city & its vineyards

Location
Saint-Emilion

100% electric and 100% silent, the infamous tuk-tuk comes to Saint Emilion to take you on a tour or the town and the vineyards that surround it.

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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.

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Le Petit Train de Domme, Domme

Great family entertainment whilst learning the history of Domme

Location
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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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. 

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Enquire Les Gabares Norbert, La Roque-Gageac

Traditional Barge Boat Trip, La Roque-Gageac

48 person traditional boat trip with commentary

Location
Beynac-et-Cazenac

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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Le Rocher des Aigles Ecoparc, Rocamadour

Bird park with eagles, vultures, owls & many more winged species

Nestled in the heart of the Quercy region at the very top of the town of Rocamadour this park allows you the chance to meet some wonderful birds.

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Foret des Singes Wildlife Park, Rocamadour

See the endangered Barbary Macaque roaming in this wildlife park

This wildlife park is dedicated to the Barbary Macaque monkey who roams free in the 20 hectares of woodland.

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Enquire 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.

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Le Petit Train de Bergerac

Guided sightseeing of Bergerac in the little train

Location
Bergerac

Discover the historic town of Bergerac during this 30-35 minute tour of the towns most famous sights and features.

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Rocamadour Aventure, Rocamadour

Aerial adventure course in the forests of the Dordogne

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.

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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.

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Enquire Le Chemin de Fer Touristique du Haut-Quercy, Martel

Le Chemin de Fer Touristique du Haut-Quercy

A beautiful traditional steam train journey from Martel to Saint Denis

Also known as the Truffle train, it will take you on a journey of 8 miles (13 Km) round trip, more than 80 meters (260 feet) high cliff, giving a wonderful panorama of the Dordogne Valley.

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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.

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CANOEric, Le Bugue

Canoeing and kayaking down the Vereze valley in the heart of the Dordogne

Location
Le Bugue

Easy canoeing for everybody. You can navigate with family or friends in peace. You’ll be given a solid equipment, stable canoes and buoyancy aids.

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Enquire Aquarium du Perigord Noir, Le Bugue

Aquarium du Perigord Noir, Le Bugue

The biggest fresh water aquarium in Europe is in Le Bugue

Location
Le Bugue

A great place for a family day out and to escape the pre-historic world of the Dordogne...instead, enjoy the family atmosphere and displays of this fresh water aquarium.

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Enquire 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.

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Enquire Le Train des Grands Vignobles (Vineyard Train) Tour, Saint Emilion

Le Train des Grands Vignobles (Vineyard Train) Tour, Saint Emilion

The perfect way to tour the hilly wine region of St Emilion

Location
Saint-Emilion

After discovering the city of Saint Emilion this train tour takes you out into the countryside and surrounding vineyards to discover more about the history and culture of wine in this region.

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