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Things to See and Do and what our Guests
liked most
The Perigord-Noir is filled with many fantastic attractions and they are numerous and there would be too many to put here. So the gite is ideally located to capture all
Below are some of our guests' favourite attractions and things to do. We can share information, maps and brochures with you when you arrive and help you decide what you would best like to see. There most certainly is something for everyone. The main sites are linked below, click on the Amber boxes.
Visit the Medieval town, interesting little shops and absorb the atmosphere
Guests enjoyed local swimming areas, cooling in the chilled clean water late in the summer evenings, ask us for our favourite spots
Open all year around and a spectatular show! Thursday is market day and a cool drink on the square afterwards is always nice
Opens mid Feb to end of Nov, interesting early cave dwelling to be seen with a later built dwelling to the front. Chamber of torture at the end is not for everyone
There are Markets every Wednesday and Saturday. Guests will visit the markets many times during their stay
There are also special interest markets during the year, and a Christmas market
Tracks directly from the Gite into the forest, great for the early risers some who enjoyed cross country running
Opens 1st Apr to 13 Nov, this is an outstanding site for those who enjoy deep caves, Guests combined this trip with Rocamadour
Opens Apr to Oct - Guests adore the canoe trip from Vitrac to Beynac
Open all year around and one of our favourite spots as with guests. The little shops and restaurants at the foot of the castle are fabulous. The castle has been undergoing renovations since 1966! The Patisserie in Castelnaud-La-Chapelle is outstanding (Maison Carre)! So call in to pick up something nice
Open all year around, popular with the guests who love cave drawings
Opens 1st May to 30 Sept and a nice escape
Open all year around and clients adore the gardens both in summer and autumn. In August late in the evening they light many candles and it is supberb
Opens Apr to end of Oct - stunning and one of many castles to see
Opens Apr to Oct, a steep but wonderful climb to the top
Visit the sacred city of Rocamadour, open all year around and really must be seen. You will return again!
Enjoy the local cuisine and ask us for our many suggestions on shops and restaurants
Ask us for our favourite photo opportunities
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