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Attraction and activity

VEZAC
Jardins de Marqueyssac – Belvédère de la Dordogne
1 to 2 hours
The most visited garden in Périgord. 9 km from Sarlat. Three routes up to the Dordogne Belvedere, 130 m above the river, labyrinth, introduction to climbing and DIY workshop. Musical events in summer.
Hotel

SAINT-NEXANS
La Chartreuse du Bignac
12 rooms
17th-century building set in a 12-hectare park. Located near Bergerac on a hill with views over vineyards and woodland. Swimming pool, terrace (magnificent views of nearby villages), traditional and gourmet restaurants.
Record created by Pays de Bergerac, Vignoble & Bastides
Attraction and activity

GROS-CHASTANG | 30 minutes from Tulle
La Dordogne de villages en barrages
Designed for hikers, mountain bikers and trail runners, this Corrèze itinerary stretches over 200 km with 8,300 metres of elevation gain and offers exceptional, spectacular views over the Dordogne Valley.
Attraction and activity

ILE D'AIX - LE LARDIN-SAINT-LAZARE
La Flow vélo, au coeur de la Nouvelle-Aquitaine
National cycle route covering 355 km from Le Lardin-Saint-Lazare (near Lascaux) in Dordogne to the Île d’Aix in Charente-Maritime. A gentle journey through the heart of Nouvelle-Aquitaine.
Rental accommodations

LE BUGUE
Unrated
La Forge au Domaine de La Barde
Friendly weekend culinary workshops at Domaine de La Barde. The workshop lasts 3 to 4 days, with 2 to 3 lessons focused on Périgord products and group cooking.
Record created by Groupe CDT 24
Attraction and activity

DOURNAZAC
La Grande boucle du Parc Périgord-Limousin
A 200 km journey awaits you for 7 to 10 days on foot or 3 to 4 days by mountain bike: a route through the plateaus and valleys of Périgord, the Limousin bocage and chestnut forests.
Attraction and activity

LACEPEDE
La Maison de la Noisette
1 to 2 hours
Discovery center and shop dedicated to hazelnuts and their uses.
Restaurants

BRIVE-LA-GAILLARDE | City center
La P’tite Cocotte
€€
Located in the heart of Brive-la-Gaillarde, in a friendly, family atmosphere. Products sourced from short supply chains.
Restaurants

MONBAZILLAC | 9 km south of Bergerac
La Tour des Vents
€€€€
Chef Damien Fagette of the gourmet restaurant La Tour des Vents, awarded 1 Michelin star, enhances local produce through creative and elegant cuisine.
Attraction and activity

EVAUX-LES-BAINS - BEAULIEU/DORDOGNE
La Vagabonde en Nouvelle-Aquitaine
500 km cycling route through Creuse, Corrèze and Lot: from Lake Vassivière to the Causses du Quercy via the Millevaches plateau and the Dordogne valley. Greenways and low-traffic shared roads. For experienced riders.
Attraction and activity

AIGUILLON - FUMEL
La Vallée du Lot à Vélo en Lot-et-Garonne
Over 4 hours
160 km cycling route connected to the Canal des Deux Mers à Vélo, running from Aiguillon in Lot-et-Garonne to Cahors. Discover one of the most beautiful rivers in France.
Attraction and activity

LIGNEYRAC
La Vie Contée – Moulin à Huile de Noix
Less than 1 hour
Visit and discovery of walnut-based products. Meet passionate producers, with a complimentary tasting of AOP walnut products (oils, flours, walnut wine, etc.).