Around the Area
If the fishing doesn't sell itself for you and you'd like something else from your holiday, here are a few ideas of how to entertain yourself and soak up the splendour of the beautiful valley of Dordogne.
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The Dordgone Valey, Perigord Region
Day trips in the Dordogne Valley
Natural Marvels
The infamous "Grotte de Villars" caverns "Lascaux II" near Montignac or the "Font de Gaume" cavern in the Vezere Valley.
The "Gouffre de Proumeysac", the biggest Abyss in Perigord, full of Stalctites and Stalagmites, or the "Gouffre de Padirac" with a boat trip on an underground river. Near this Gouffre there is also the "Grotte de la Cave", where you go several hundred meters into the mountain by a small train.
Sight-seeing
There are a lot of medival towns in this region like Sarlat, La Roque Gageac, Domme, Carennac, Rocamadur, Perigueux or just nearby St. Jean de cole and Brantome.
Visit to the castles of Puyguilhem, Jumilhac le Grand or the Castle of Hautefort. There are also a lot of Castles near the Dordogne like Chateau de Beynac, Milandes and Castelnaud
Local Vineyards
On the way to Bordeaux you can find the world famous town of St. Emilion, well known for its wine growing estates, the same as the region of Bergerac with the Chateau de Monbazillac.
Local Markets
At Thiviers (8 miles, the "capitol of the Fois Gras"), there is a well known regional farmers market every saturday, or at Perigueux every Saturday and Wednesday.
Activities
Canoeing on the Vezere
A day of canoeing navigating the beautiful Vezere river.
Camping Maisonneuvre
View the great range of activities on offer ay Camping Maisonneuvre
Activities for teenagers
Rock-climbing, go-karting, BMX track and skate park all in the local area. Just ask us for more details.
Activities for youngsters
There is a local activity centre for youngsters. Just ask us for more details.