Activities in the Dordogne
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    • Sail-boarding , small dinghy sailing and water-skiing

    At the heart of a wooded park of 100 hectares, beside one of the biggest man-made lakes in Périgord, this tourist complex offers numerous sporting activities:

    Potholing

    Archery

    Obstacle course

    Paintballing

    Sail-boarding and small dinghy sailing

    Water-skiing

    By reservation only – 05 53 52 68 79

    Visit the website of the Rouffiac recreation base

    Château de Hautefort (20km away)

    Château d’Hautefort – one of the most prestigious castles of the south west, a scheduled historic monument. It was built between 1630 and 1670 by order of the Marquis de Hautefort.

    Read more about Château Hautefort

    FF-road biking, canoeing/ kayaking, climbing (20km away)

    Jean François will be happy to welcome you daily in July and August and throughout the year by arrangement, for the hire of canoes/kayaks, for climbing, potholing and off-road biking! All these activities are supervised by qualified instructors…

    Family atmosphere and good time guaranteed…

    Reservations P: 06.15.45.55.19 or evenings T: 05.53.52.72.90

     

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    Golf d’Essendieras – Saint Médard d’Excideuil (17 km away)

    Here, where there were still apple trees in 2007, a pleasant and beautiful 9 hole par 36 golf course has been created. You will love this course; the holes are magnificently situated on the gentle slopes of the park and offer spectacular views. Furthermore, thanks to its original design, the course offers many surprises and becomes a real challenge even for experiences golfers.

     

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    Grotte de Lascaux

    Les Grottes de Lascaux at Montignac - The Lascaux Caves are closed to the public but you can visit the facsimile cave constructed 200m from the original.

    Visite the website

    Parc Animalier du Reynou, zoo park (35 km away)

    You will be stunned by the splendour of this landscaped park and seduced by the beauty of the animal kingdom. Situated at le Vigen, a few kilometres from Limoges, the landscaped zoo is a cultural attraction for people of every age to understand and appreciate the world of animals and plants. Le Parc du Reynou gives you the chance to see a huge range of animals (600 animals representing 130 species) from all of the five continents.

    Information: 05 55 00 40 00

    Visite the website

    Walking and hiking ...

    A horse, pony or donkey  ... many structures around us offer accompanied walks.

    By horse  : Centre équestre de Saint Yrieix la Perche

    Laura Coste – Tél : 06 86 78 50 19

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    With a donkey : L'Oasis de Tosc'âne

    Le Pont Vieux  - 24270 Payzac

    Anne Marie Calemar : 06 82 40 26 09

     

    Other outing Ideas

    Vélorail en Périgord

    (25 km away)

    Among the valleys and streams of the Dordogne, take an unusual journey along a former railway line and be charmed by its bridges, tunnels, viaducts and old railway stations…For 2 hours, become an engine driver…with pedals. A unique leisure activity for tourists, in the fresh air with family or friends, open to all from baby to grandma (as long as you don’t make them do the pedalling, of course!) Each vélorail takes a maximum of 5 people (adults or children).
    For little ones, remember your car seat.
    To book: 05 53 52 42 93 (departures are at fixed times)

    Château de Jumilhac le Grand

    Château de Jumilhac le Grand - feudal castle (XII-XV century), remodelled in the Renaissance then extended and improved by the addition of two wings and terraced gardens in the XVII century.

    * Site Web *

    “The Call of the Forest”

    - treetop trail (40km away)

    Treetop trail accessible to all, in complete safety (minimum height 1m). 10 trails of progressive difficulty, with more than 110 activities. You will have an unforgettable experience crossing the walkways, the monkey bridges, the rope swings and the fantastic zip wires. A truly wonderful moment combining fun, exercise and excitement!

    -> Site web

    Limousin hot-air balloons

    departures from the site possible

    Fly in a hot-air balloon, it is quite simply a unique experience available to all. You will love the easy ascent, the peace and incredible calm around you. The beautiful countryside that unrolls beneath you will make this flight an utterly magical experience.

    The chance of taking off from Le Moulin de la Jarousse!!!

    By reservation only and weather permitting – 05 55 08 10 63 or 06 81 93 55 49

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    La Maison de la Pomme

    à Lanouaille

    The apple museum - La Pomme d’Or (“The golden apple”) is a place of discovery, of fun and surprises entirely dedicated to the imaginative world of this universal fruit.

    La Maison du Foie Gras

    at Thiviers

    presents the story of the life of the goose and the duck from pre-history to the present day, including foie gras cookery. Recipes, demonstrations of the skills involved and associated activities throughout the visit. /p>

    Le Musée du Chai de Lardimalie

    Le Musée du Chai de Lardimalie (chai – wine storehouse) – standing amongst its vines, the chai was a busy place in the past : the hammers of the barrel-makers, the rumbling of the carts bringing in the grapes, the shouts of the wine-makers turning the press… The 1,500m² museum brings all these sounds to life in their natural surroundings and evokes the whole history of the place !

    L'Ecomusée de la Truffe

    at Sorges

    L'Ecomusée de la Truffe - truffle museum – the museum shares with you all its knowledge relating to the truffle and its cultivation. It has recently been set up in an old restored farm within “ la Maison des villages truffiers” beside the N21.