Whatever you choose to do on your summer holiday you are sure to find a huge range of activities across the Dordogne area.
About Summer Activities in Dordogne
From relaxing to full on adrenaline there is something for everyone, every ability and every age in Dordogne. Check out the selection of things below for some holiday inspiration!
Boat trips & sailing in Dordogne
Boat Trips in Dordogne
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Traditional Barge Boat Trip, Bergerac
20+ person traditional boat with commentary
A delightful trip along the river that runs through the heart of Bergerac on a traditional wooden barge.
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Traditional Barge Boat Trip, La Roque-Gageac
48 person traditional boat trip with commentary
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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Traditional Barge Boat Trip, Beynac-et-Cazenac
30 person boat trip with commentary
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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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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Culture and guided tours in Dordogne
Sights in Dordogne
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Musee National de la Prehistoire, Les-Eyzies-de-tayac
One of the world's most important museums on prehistoric times
The remains of the Château de Tayac built into the side of the cliff, have been transformed into a museum in a modern style by Jean-Pierre Buffi.
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Maison des Vins (Wine Centre) & Cloitre des Recollets, Bergerac
The wine centre is the place to help you discover the vineyards of Bergerac
The Wine Centre (Maison des Vins) is right in the historic heart of Bergerac, in the Récollets Cloisters, a magnificent group of monastic buildings from the 17th-century.
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Chateau de Commarque, Commarque
Climb the honey-stone tower of these ruins for wonderful views
It is thought that the keep at Commarque was originally founded by two abbots in the 12th century. Its ruins, built into the cliff face, have undergone some extensive restoration work over the last 50 years.
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Cardinal Palace ruins, Saint Emilion 
Cardinal Palace ruins, Saint Emilion
Luxury home to Gaillard de la Mothe, Cardinal of Sainte Luce
Gifted to Gaillard de la Mothe by his uncle Bertrand de Goth, Archbishop of Bordeaux, who later became Pope Clement V, the Cardinal Palace sits at the entrance to the city of Saint Emilion.
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Lascaux & Lascaux II, Montignac
Some of the best examples of late stone age cave art
The most well-known and impressive prehistoric caves in France. The paintings here are thought to be over 17,000 years old and mainly represent large mammals, signs and humans.
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Chateau de Castelnau, Bretenoux
Red brick fortified castle originating in the 13th-century
Not to be confused with the Château de Castelnaud, this château close to Brenetoux stands as an incredible example of a fortified castle, with a combination of architecture from the 13th-century through to the 17th-century.
Cycling in Dordogne
Enjoy a number of cycling trails and routes in Dordogne and what better way to explore Dordogne than on a bike when you can enjoy the beautiful scenery. Have a look at our cycling guide for more information and explore the cycling routes that are in the area. If you are in Dordogne without your biking gear there are a number of cycle hire shops in who rent and sell bikes, gear and more.
Road Bike Bike Hire in Dordogne
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Road bike hire
Cycle hire delivery service along the Dordogne River
Cycle hire located in the Périgord Noir region of the Dordogne, in the village of Coux-et-Bigaroque.
Flying in Dordogne
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Perigord Dordogne Montgolfieres, Beynac-et-Cazenac
Discover the beautiful landscapes for the Dordogne from the air
Come fly over the Dordogne, Perigord, castles, manors, fortresses, the valleys of the Dordogne and Vézère, discover it in all its charm.
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Montgolfiere et Chateaux, Beynac-et-Cazenac
Hot air balloon flights above the beautiful Dordogne & Perigord
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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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.
Golf in Dordogne
Golf Courses in Dordogne
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Chateau les Merles Golf Course, Mouleydier
9 hole golf course just 20 minutes to the east of Bergerac centre
Open every day of the year this 9-hole, par 35, course is set in the lush countryside of the Dordogne and the grounds of Chateau les Merles.
Mountain-biking & Fat-biking in Dordogne
Off-road bike Bike Hire in Dordogne
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Mountain bike hire
Cycle hire in Sarlat-la-Canéda to explore the Dordogne’s heritage and cuisine
With a base at the very beginning of the Voie Verte in Sarlat, this company provides mountain bikes, electric bikes, and children's bikes for hire, as well as guided tours for groups.
Spas and massages in Dordogne
Spas in Dordogne
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Saint-Emilion Spa, Saint Emilion
Located in a beautiful setting, in the heart of a vineyard
Discover the Spa du Château Grand Barrail, where local guests and visitors are warmly welcomed to enjoy a range of beauty treatments. Each spa journey is uniquely designed to meet the desires and needs of their clients
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Clos de Boetie Hotel & Spa, Sarlat-la-Caneda
Stylish, modern 4 star hotel set in the quiet medieval centre of Sarlat
The hotel offers the perfect opportunity to escape from the strains of day to day life. With luscious gardens, outdoor terrace, a swimming pool, bar, sauna and even a piano, it would be next to impossible not relax into this contemporary yet comforting environment.
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Theme parks, waterparks and aquariums in Dordogne
Try an adventure playground or a theme park for a day of family fun. There are a number of adventure playground and theme parks, where both adults and children can play for hours. Head to our theme parks page to find out more and get your adventure started.
Theme Park Theme & Adventure Parks in Dordogne
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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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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.
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Le Bournat - Living History Museum, Le Bugue
Le Bournat is a unique village, every day life & objects from a bygone age
A living museum that offers much more than your ordinary museum or theme park. A great day out that will take you and your family back in time to an era long ago.
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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.
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Jacquou Parc, Le Bugue
A mini theme park featuring a water park, farm, restaurant & bar
A relatively small theme park but with a great atmosphere, plenty to do and a good day out for all of the family.
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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.
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Walking, hiking and running in Dordogne
The hilly trails take you through the many hill top villages and banked vineyards of the region and are a great way to explore the terrain inland and the many medieval villages and vineyards that are dotted around the countryside.
Watersports in Dordogne
Watersports in Dordogne
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AVCK (Animation Vezere Canoe Kayak), Les Eyzies-de-Tayac
Explore the Vézère valley from the peace & tranquillity of the river
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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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.
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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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CANOEric, Le Bugue
Canoeing and kayaking down the Vereze valley in the heart of the Dordogne
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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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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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.
