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Hiking
Le Moulin Bertrand is your perfect starting point for hikes in the country or bicycle rides. Castles The Dronne Valley is steeped in history. Thus, you will be able to visit its numerous castles and feudal mottes, witnesses to this rich past.
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Museums
Fond of history, arts or science? Make sure to visit the region's museums:
Fond of history, arts or science? Make sure to visit the region's museums:
- Saint-Aulaye : Museum of cognac and wine et Museum of pastel painting
- Saint-Antoine-de-Cumond : Doll museum
- Cercles La-Tour-Blanche : Museum of records
- Petit-Bersac : Gallo-Roman museum
Nature lover?
In the heart of the forest of the Double, the Lakes of the Jemaye are equipped for a number of water sports, with supervised swimming and children's playground. There is also a cicuit laid out, a fitness trail, hiking trails and an observatory. Are you hungry or thirsty afer all this physical exercise? A picnic area and catering facilities are available.
To do
In the heart of the forest of the Double, the Lakes of the Jemaye are equipped for a number of water sports, with supervised swimming and children's playground. There is also a cicuit laid out, a fitness trail, hiking trails and an observatory. Are you hungry or thirsty afer all this physical exercise? A picnic area and catering facilities are available.
To do
- Saint-Aulaye : Arbor Parc : suspended walkways.
- Saint-Méard-de-Drône : Moulin de la Pauze : bake your own bread.
- Horse-riding centres at Villetoureix, Tocane-Saint-Apre, Lisle,…
- Canoe rental at Grand-Brassac, Lisle, Tocane-Saint-Apre, Saint-Aulaye,…
- For climbing enthusiasts, the cliffs of Moulin de Rochereuil (Grand-Brassac), Poussac or Moulin de Cercle La-Tour-Blanche are awaiting your visit.
- Play mini-golf at Saint-Paul-Lizonne, Parcoul, Saint-Aulaye or Tocane-Saint-Apre.
- Or why not risk a first flight in a ULM? The Jean Mermoz Aeroclub in Vanxains is at your service.
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Markets
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Aubeterre-sur-Dronne (20 km) One of the most beautiful villages of France, Aubeterre-sur-Dronne is located on the edge of the Périgord and the Charente. The Romanesque church of Saint-James and the unique underground church already deserve a detour, but the village also offers craft shops and terraces in the market square. The village will win you over with its charm. Not to be missed! |
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Bourdeilles (28 km) You will enter Bourdeilles by its Gothic bridge, spanning the Dronne River. Bourdeilles is dominated by its castle, open to the public. On an island in the Dronne River, the charming seigneurial mill, dating from the 17th century, is worth a visit. You will be delighted by the fabulous charm of this fairy tale village. |
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Périgueux (37 km) When the Romans founded the city of Vessuna, the place already had a long history, whih is shown in the Museum of Art and Archeology of the Périgord. Strolling from one attractive litte square to the next, you will discover the Medieval town, where the Cathedral of Saint-Front is on the top of the hill. Moreover, you will discover the finely carved and decorated Renaissance townhouses, |
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Brantôme (37 km) Venice of the Green Périgord, Brantôme is dominated by its benedictine abbey, founded more than twelve centuries ago by Charlemagne. Stroll along the historic streets of the town, relax on a terrace or discover the town from the river, aboard a canoe. |
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Bergerac (48 km) At the heart of the Dordogne Valley, surrounded by prestigious vineyards (Monbazillac, Pécharmant), Bergerac will charm you with the softness of its climate. The old Bergerac, with its tiny squares, its alleys and museums, is located in the neigbourhood of the old port, where the barges used to unload their products and from where the famous Bergerac wines were shipped to the rest of Europe. |
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Angoulême (59 km) Angoulême is the city of the comic strip. During your visit to the city, do not forget to pay a visit to the Museum dedicated to the comic strip. But the city has a lot more to enchant you with: its more than two kilometres of intact ramparts, its City Hall, the Cathedral, the beautiful townhouses dating back to the 16th century, its shops and cafes in the pedestrian streets. |
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Hautefort (88 km) Once an ancient medieval fortress, the castle of Hautefort was redesigned into a stately home in the 17th century. The castle still retains a remarcable collection of furniture from the 17th and 18th centuries. The French gardens contribute to the fame of the estate and will make your visit all the more unforgettable. |
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Terrasson-Lavilledieu (92 km) Nestled between the Black Périgord, the Limousin and Quercy regions, the town of Terrasson offers the obvious attractions for tourism: in the old town you will find an impressive medieval church, surrounded by narrow alleys or the picturesque stairs which climb the hill, while the ramparts of the ancient abbey afford a magnificent panorama over the Vézère Valley. |
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Montignac (Lascaux) (92 km) Discovered in 1940 and arranged for visit in 1948, this cave stands at the forefront of the prehistoric sites in Europe by the number and quality of its paintings. The cave was closed to the public for conservation reasons in 1963. Twenty years later, in order to meet visitor’s needs, a facsimile-project opened its doors. There, the reliefs are rendered in great detail, and the polychrome paintings are drawn exactly as they were 17.000 years ago, with natural dyes. Located only 200 m from the original cave, the facsimile offers a remarkable reconstruction of the upper part of the cavern. |
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Sarlat-la-Canéda (100 km) Sarlat-la-Canéda, pearl of the Black Périgord. This ancient fortified town is among the most charming French places. It is best visited on foot. Sarlat will seduce you with its medieval architecture, its narrow streets, its stone steps, is boutiques, cafes and restaurants. |