Escape to the Dordogne
"The most beautiful towns and villages in the Dordogne"
Brantome
Brantôme - one of the most beautiful picturesque villages of Périgord (considered as "the Venice of Périgord" The postcard landscape is sublime: the Abbey Mill at the edge of the river, offers a breathtaking panoramic view of Brantôme as well as the Jardin des Moines, the river, the "Pont Coudé" (Renaissance) and the Abbey founded in 769 by Charlemagne. An idyllic setting and a unique environment
Bourdeilles
A major tourist site in Aquitaine, Bourdeilles is rich in its historical and natural heritage, including: a medieval castle and a Renaissance Pavilion; a 14th century bridge, prehistoric deposits, a valley and a river rich in biodiversity and remarkable landscapes
Aubeterre sur Dronne
Aubeterre sur Dronne brings together historical heritage, preserved natural space and lifestyle. Holder of the "Most Beautiful Villages of France" brand since 1993 and the "Small Towns of Character" label since 2012, it has been affirming for more than a thousand years its vocation to welcome pilgrims, visitors and tourists.
Two major historical monuments, the Saint John underground church and the Saint-Jacques church
Saint Jean de Cole
Crossed by the Côle, a charming river spanned by a medieval bridge with avant-becs, this village with houses with ocher walls and brown tiled roofs is a charming stopover in the Périgord Vert. The history of Saint-Jean-de-Côle is linked to that of the Château de la Marthonie from the 12th and 15th centuries which dominates the pretty Place Saint-Jean and to that of the priory whose old Roman-Byzantine style church has a original plan
La Jemaye
The inland beach of La Jemaye sits in the heart of a large forest which has numerous marked footpaths accessible to pedestrians and mountain bikers. It offer a multitude of relaxing activities such as fishing, archery, baby water skiing, canoeing, hiking
Canoe & Kayaking
Canoe and paddle hire from May to September on reservations at Tocane 05.53.90.40.60 or Allo Canoes at Brantome 05.53.06.31.85
The price per unsinkable boat includes transportation by mini-bus, equipment (paddles, buoyancy aid. Watertight container are available to store your valuables.
Grotte de Villars
Activites & Sports
Many other activities can all be found locally with a quick search on Google maps such as Golf courses, Water-parks, Cycle hire, Horse riding, Archery, Hiking trails, Hunting, Shooting, Go karting. For hiking and cycling trails we recommend you download the Alltrails App which has around 100 local routes. NOTE most activities are seasonal and most do require pre-booking
