Things To Do
Sarlat-la-Canéda
Sarlat has some of the best preserved 14th century buildings in France. This area is full of shops, cafes and restaurants. The Sarlat Street Market is every Wednesday & Saturday at the Place de la Liberte, Sarlat-la-Caneda.
Château des Milandes
The castle, awarded “Maison des Illustres” in 2012 by the French Ministry of Culture devotes its rooms to the most famous resident of the 20th century, Josephine Baker.
Beynac
The village of Beynac is spread along the northern bank of the Dordogne river and is where the 100 year war took place. Take a walk up the steep winding streets up the hill to the impressive castle perched above. Beynac is a good starting point for many river activities (e.g. canoeing and fishing), and activities such as walking and cycling in the Dordogne region.
Gabarres de Beynac
During a boat trip of Beynac, you will be able to see the castles of Beynac, Castelnaud, Marqueyssac and Fayrac. Contact Details - le Port, 24220 BEYNAC-ET-CAZENAC Tel:00 33 (0)5 53 28 51 15
La Roque-Gageac
La Roque-Gageac won the the 'prettiest village in France contest' competition, sheltered below the overhanging cliffs behind. The troglodyte fort is set in the cliffs 40 metres above La Roque Gageac and significant vestiges of the 12th century construction are still standing.
Vézac
Les Jardins de Marqueyssac in the village of Vazac is a garden listed as a National Historical Monument,. It has more than 6 kilometers of shaded paths, edged with 150,000 hand-pruned boxwoods which are over 100 years old.
Canoeing
Sarlat: Canoës Dordogne - Peinch Haut 24200 SARLAT LA CANEDA Canoës Loisirs (SARL) - 16 lot Vigneras 24200 SARLAT LA CANEDA Beynac: Canoë Copeyre - La Balme 24220 BEYNAC ET CAZENAC La Roque Gageac: Canoës Vacances - La Peyssière 24250 ROQUE GAGEAC (LA) Canoë Dordogne - Les Ecoles 24250 ROQUE GAGEAC (LA) Surrounding: Canoë Azur - Caudon 24200 VITRAC (6km from Sarlat) Canoes soleil plage - Plage de Caudon Monfort 24200 VITRAC (6km from Sarlat)
Lascaux
The Dordogne region of France has hundreds of caves, many of them open for the public to visit. These caves ('grottes' in French) are famous for prehistoric paintings and rock formations. The Lascaux Caves are about 30km north of Sarlat,
Gouffre de Proumeyssac
The caves at Proumeyssac.Near Le Bugue are approximately 30km from Sarlat If you wish, you can enter by a suspended basket lowered by a horse, the traditional method!
Domaine de Rochebois
Domaine de Rochebois: 9-hole golf course approximately 6km from Sarlat situated on the banks of the Dordogne River. Golf Club Lolivarie: 18-hole golf course 28km from Sarlat. Souillac Golf & Country Club: 18-hole golf course with panoramic views of the French countryside.
