Things To Do

Bergerac

Follow this map from the tourist office if you want a quick look at the best things to see (you can get a physical copy of it at the tourist office). You can also take a private guided tour of Bergerac by a local guide if you rather be guided by someone. Les Maisons des Vins de Bergerac is located on the Quai Cyrano along the river in the stunning, 17th-century Cloître des Récollets. The impressive space brings together wine, culture, and tourism so there’s something for everyone! During the day wine tastings are free so don’t miss out on a chance to try the Bergerac or Duras wines.

Saint-Émilion

It is most likely what you imagine when you think of Bordeaux. Saint-Emilion lies just a few miles north of the Dordogne. It is renowned as much for its beautiful buildings and scenery as for its wine. For those with physical limitations, note that it does have steep, narrow, cobbled streets.

Pujols

Nérac

Fourcès

Auvillar

Monflanquin

Villeréal

Penne-d'Agenais

Tournon-d'Agenais

Miramont-de-Guyenne

Miramont is slightly removed from the tourist areas; visit on Monday when the market takes place if possible.

Poudenas

Be sure to check out the chateau and gardens!

Jardinerie Jay - Les Jardins de Garonne

The garden is open all year round. Tuesdays to Sundays, 09.00 to 12.00 and 14.00 to 18.00 and on Mondays in the afternoon only. The entrance price is 5.50 euros and free to under 10s.

Bordeaux

Arcachon

Distinguished by its multiple landscapes: oyster ports, sandy beaches, pine forests, the famous peninsula and its famous dune

Dordogne

Top Attractions: Rocamadour Collonges-la-Rouge Gouffre de Padirac Canoeing from Saint-Sozy to Pinsac Tours de Merle Domme Château des Anglais in Autoire White Garden Picnic in the Gardens of Eyrignac. Aubazine Abbey and the Canal Des Moines - 12th-century Cistercian Abbey and the Canal des Moines Meyssac Market

Castelnaud-la-Chapelle Castle

Castelnau, meaning the “new castle” – was founded in the 12th century Archbishop of Bordeauxordered the castle be burned rebuilt in the 13th century during the 100 years war and from 1337 came under the rule of the Caumont family and was part of English ruled Aquitane. In the 17th century, the château was rarely inhabited. Abandoned after the French Revolution (1789), it fell more and more into disrepair and, in the 19th century, even served as a stone quarry. In 1966, it was listed officially as an Historic Site and has since been brought back to life through a series of outstanding restoration projects. Its “Museum of Medieval Warfare” was founded in 1985.

Font de Gaume

Unesco World Heritage Site since 1979, Font-de-Gaume is an ornate cave, and one of the world's finest Paleolithic sanctuaries still open to the public

Château des Milandes

Château de Beynac

One of the most important and powerful castles in medieval France

Roque Saint-Christophe

House 1000 people in Middle ages and had Niedenthal caves Oldest carved stone staircase in Europe Bronze Age buried reconstruction

Lectoure

A town full of antique markets

Le Puy