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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.

circuit & club house at bergerac karting

Bergerac Karting, 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.

Domaine des Eymaries Horse Riding, Les Eyzies-de-Tayac horse riding

Domaine des Eymaries Horse Riding, Les Eyzies-de-Tayac

Location
Les Eyzies-de-Tayac-Sireuil

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

canoes on a river in brantome

Brantome Canoe, Brantome

Location
Brantome

Not only can you take a relaxing journey down the Dronne river in a canoe but you can try your hand at stand up paddle boarding or take to the cliffs and trees for some adventure above ground.

people canyoning on a river

CANOEric, Le Bugue

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.

four people in a canoe/raft on the dordogne

Carennac Aventure Watersports, Carennac

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.

horses with a man in Brantome

Brantome Police Horses & Friends

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.

people on a wine tasting course in dordogne

Bergerac Wine Tours, Eymet

Location
Eymet

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

Gabarres Caminade, La Roque-Gageac

Traditional Barge Boat Trip, La Roque-Gageac

Location
Beynac-et-Cazenac

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

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

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

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.

people rafting on canoes on a river

Canoe Vacances, La Roque-Gageac

Location
Domme

Enjoy a single or multi-day trip down the river Dordogne to town such as Beynac, Castelnaud, Montfort and Fayac.

a blue hot air balloon above the dordogne river

Perigord Dordogne Montgolfieres, Beynac-et-Cazenac

Location
Beynac-et-Cazenac

Come fly over the Dordogne, Perigord, castles, manors, fortresses, the valleys of the Dordogne and Vézère, discover it in all its charm.

Le Petit Train de Perigueux

Le Petit Train de Perigueux

Location
Perigueux

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

a reptile in Martel animal park

Reptiland Animal Park, Martel

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

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.

Jacquou Parc, Le Bugue

Jacquou Parc, Le Bugue

A relatively small theme park but with a great atmosphere, plenty to do and a good day out for all of the family.

a hot air balloon above the chateau de beynac

Montgolfieres du Perigord, La Roque-Gageac

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.

Traditional barge on the Dordogne at Beyrac

Traditional Barge Boat Trip, Beynac-et-Cazenac

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. 

yellow canoes lined up on the river bank

Canoes Loisirs Watersports, Vitrac

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.