Please find below some useful links to help organise your trip.
A Must SeeCanoeingCastlesCavesCyclingEating OutEquestrianFlightsGardensKidsTrufflesWalkingWine
Eating Out - Telegraph Guide
A guide to restaurants in the Dordogne by the Telegraph newspaper.
A guide to restaurants in the Dordogne by the Telegraph newspaper.
Reasons to Visit the Dordogne
Fodors' suggestions of what to see and do in the Dordogne.
Fodors' suggestions of what to see and do in the Dordogne.
Things to do in the Dordogne - Telegraph
A review of the must see in the Dordogne by the Telegraph newspaper.
A review of the must see in the Dordogne by the Telegraph newspaper.
Things to do in the Dordogne - Tripadvisor
Top 30 things to do in the Dordogne by Tripadvisor.
Top 30 things to do in the Dordogne by Tripadvisor.
Canoeing - Canoe Dordogne
Rent a canoe on the Dordogne river. A number of different trip lengths are available. Paddle downstream and you will be picked up at the end and taken back to your car.
Rent a canoe on the Dordogne river. A number of different trip lengths are available. Paddle downstream and you will be picked up at the end and taken back to your car.
Canoeing - Canoe Vezere
Canoe on the Vezere river. AVCK are based in Les Eyzies. They will run you by mini bus up river and then all you have to do is paddle back with the current.
Canoe on the Vezere river. AVCK are based in Les Eyzies. They will run you by mini bus up river and then all you have to do is paddle back with the current.
Castles - Chateau de Beynac
The outstanding castle of Beynac is found in what is regarded as one of France's most beautiful villages. It featured in the movie 'Joan of Arc'.
The outstanding castle of Beynac is found in what is regarded as one of France's most beautiful villages. It featured in the movie 'Joan of Arc'.
Castles - Chateau de Castelnaud
The Chateau de Castelnaud, officially listed as a Historic Building in 1966, stands high over the Dordogne valley, with magnificent views of the chateau of Beynac, Marqueyssac Gardens and the medieval village of La Roque-Gageac.
The Chateau de Castelnaud, officially listed as a Historic Building in 1966, stands high over the Dordogne valley, with magnificent views of the chateau of Beynac, Marqueyssac Gardens and the medieval village of La Roque-Gageac.
Castles - Chateau de Commarque
Visit the amazing ruins of Chateau de Commarque - from prehistoric times to the Middle Ages.
Visit the amazing ruins of Chateau de Commarque - from prehistoric times to the Middle Ages.
Castles - Chateau de Monbazillac
Right in the middle of wine country, this chateau has amazing views and wine tastings.
Right in the middle of wine country, this chateau has amazing views and wine tastings.
Castles - Chateau de Puymartin
Find out about the legend of the Dame Blanche.
Find out about the legend of the Dame Blanche.
Castles - Montgolfiere Chateaux
See many chateaux from a hot air balloon.
See many chateaux from a hot air balloon.
Caves - Font de Gaume
Amazing 20,000 year old cave paintings and a tour in English. A mere 15 mins drive from the cottage.
Amazing 20,000 year old cave paintings and a tour in English. A mere 15 mins drive from the cottage.
Caves - Gouffre de Proumeyssac
Visit the amazing limestone caves near Le Bugue. Guided tours depart every hour. There is also a good play park for kids.
Visit the amazing limestone caves near Le Bugue. Guided tours depart every hour. There is also a good play park for kids.
Caves - Grotte du Grand Roc
Discovered in 1924, La Grotte du Grand Roc is now classified by UNESCO.
Discovered in 1924, La Grotte du Grand Roc is now classified by UNESCO.
Caves - Roque St Christophe
Discover the remains of a prehistoric settlement cut deep into the cliffs high above the Vezere river.
Discover the remains of a prehistoric settlement cut deep into the cliffs high above the Vezere river.
Caves - World Famous Lascaux
The world famous cave paintings of Lascaux draw in thousands of visitors from around the world.
The world famous cave paintings of Lascaux draw in thousands of visitors from around the world.
Cycling - Aquitaine Bike Hire
Hire a bike and get it delivered to your door. There is a choice of excellent quality hybrid and road bikes.
Hire a bike and get it delivered to your door. There is a choice of excellent quality hybrid and road bikes.
Cycling - Bike Bus
Bike bus offers mountain bikes, road bikes, childrens bikes etc. They can also provide you with a guide to show you some of the best trails.
Bike bus offers mountain bikes, road bikes, childrens bikes etc. They can also provide you with a guide to show you some of the best trails.
Cycling - Mountain Biking Dordogne
If you love mountain biking check out this website, for all the information about mountain biking in the Dordogne.
If you love mountain biking check out this website, for all the information about mountain biking in the Dordogne.
Eating out - Ferme Les Tilleuls
Located in the village of Marnac, this little restaurant only serves food grown on its farm.
Located in the village of Marnac, this little restaurant only serves food grown on its farm.
Eating Out - La Bistrot du Chateau
Located about 8 mins' drive away. The restaurant overlooks the amazing chateau and gardens. Lovely sitting outside on the terrace in the summer for lunch or dinner.
Located about 8 mins' drive away. The restaurant overlooks the amazing chateau and gardens. Lovely sitting outside on the terrace in the summer for lunch or dinner.
Eating Out - La Savie
Small romantic restaurant located in a countryside setting. Offering excellent quality food.
Small romantic restaurant located in a countryside setting. Offering excellent quality food.
Eating Out - Les Glycines
Top Michelin restaurant in the area and 10 minutes' drive away. Great value lunch menu.
Top Michelin restaurant in the area and 10 minutes' drive away. Great value lunch menu.
Eating Out - Vieux Logis
Extremely popular high end Michelin restaurant for a special occasion. Top Chef Vincent Arnould.
Extremely popular high end Michelin restaurant for a special occasion. Top Chef Vincent Arnould.
Horse Riding - Equi Perigord
Just a short drive from the cottage is a professional riding school where horses can be hired.
Just a short drive from the cottage is a professional riding school where horses can be hired.
Horse Riding - Poney Club Arc-en-Ciel
Go poney trekking or hire a horse from a centre close by in Campagne (10 mins drive). For both children and adults.
Go poney trekking or hire a horse from a centre close by in Campagne (10 mins drive). For both children and adults.
Flights - Easyjet
Fly to Bordeaux from Bristol, Glasgow, Belfast, Liverpool, London Gatwick, London Luton. Bordeaux airport is an easy 2 hour drive away.
Fly to Bordeaux from Bristol, Glasgow, Belfast, Liverpool, London Gatwick, London Luton. Bordeaux airport is an easy 2 hour drive away.
Flights - Flybe
Flights to Bergerac from Edinburgh, Southampton, Birmingham and Exeter. Bergerac airport is an hour's drive away.
Flights to Bergerac from Edinburgh, Southampton, Birmingham and Exeter. Bergerac airport is an hour's drive away.
Flights - Ryanair
Flights to Bergerac from Bristol, East Midlands, Liverpool and London Stansted. Also to Bordeaux from Cork, Edinburgh and London Stansted. There is a now a new route to Brive from London Stansted.
Flights to Bergerac from Bristol, East Midlands, Liverpool and London Stansted. Also to Bordeaux from Cork, Edinburgh and London Stansted. There is a now a new route to Brive from London Stansted.
Gardens - Gardens of Marqueyssac
Amazing gardens perched high on a cliff with great views. The gardens cover 22 hectares and a maze of 150000 boxwoods. Candlelit events in the summer with music and theatre.
Amazing gardens perched high on a cliff with great views. The gardens cover 22 hectares and a maze of 150000 boxwoods. Candlelit events in the summer with music and theatre.
Gardens - Les Jardins de Cadiot
Set in over 2 hectares, there are 1500 varieties of plants to ensure flowers throughout the seasons.
Set in over 2 hectares, there are 1500 varieties of plants to ensure flowers throughout the seasons.
Gardens - Les Jardins d'Eau
Beautiful water gardens near Carsac.
Beautiful water gardens near Carsac.
Gardens - Les Jardins d'Eyrignac
Stunning gardens set in the grounds of an historic manor house. Over 10 hectares of topiary sculptures as well as kitchen and flower gardens.
Stunning gardens set in the grounds of an historic manor house. Over 10 hectares of topiary sculptures as well as kitchen and flower gardens.
Gardens - Limeuil Panoramic Gardens
Beautiful gardens set in a picturesque village where the Dordogne and Vézère meet. It is also great for kids with lovely local ice cream for sale in the café.
Beautiful gardens set in a picturesque village where the Dordogne and Vézère meet. It is also great for kids with lovely local ice cream for sale in the café.
Kids - Airparc Perigord
A playground in the trees right next to the Dordogne river, perfect for kids of all ages.
A playground in the trees right next to the Dordogne river, perfect for kids of all ages.
Kids - Audrix Water park
Just a short drive away the water park has a good choice of rides. Lots of the fun for kids.
Just a short drive away the water park has a good choice of rides. Lots of the fun for kids.
Kids - Bergerac Karting
Excellent kart track in Bergerac that welcomes children and adults.
Excellent kart track in Bergerac that welcomes children and adults.
Kids - Jacquou Parc
An outdoor park that kids will enjoy. There is a small water park area with slides and many animals to see.
An outdoor park that kids will enjoy. There is a small water park area with slides and many animals to see.
Kids - Le Bournat Theme Park
Very interesting little park with some fun rides for kids. Educational too.
Very interesting little park with some fun rides for kids. Educational too.
Kids - Le Bugue Aquarium
Great for kids! Just 10 minutes drive away, is an impressive cosy aquarium. Great if you happen to have a rainy day.
Great for kids! Just 10 minutes drive away, is an impressive cosy aquarium. Great if you happen to have a rainy day.
Kids - Soft Play Bergerac
If it rains and the kids are looking to burn off some energy, then there is a great soft play area close to Bergerac.
If it rains and the kids are looking to burn off some energy, then there is a great soft play area close to Bergerac.
Kids - Soft Play Sarlat
Soft play for the kids with a cafe for the adults.
Soft play for the kids with a cafe for the adults.
Truffles - Sarlat Truffle Market
The famous truffle market in Sarlat where black diamonds can reach in excess of 1000 euros per kilo.
The famous truffle market in Sarlat where black diamonds can reach in excess of 1000 euros per kilo.
Truffles - Truffe en Perigord
Take a truffle tour here in the hamlet and try some dishes cooked with truffles.
Take a truffle tour here in the hamlet and try some dishes cooked with truffles.
Walking - Dordogne Hikes
Hiking tours in the Dordogne. Discover caves, ruined villages and amazing views.
Hiking tours in the Dordogne. Discover caves, ruined villages and amazing views.
Walking - Lonely Planet
Infornation about walking in the Dordogne.
Infornation about walking in the Dordogne.
Walking - Walking Dordogne
See the real Dordogne with 'Walking Dordogne'. Trekking, walking and mountain bike tours. A tour that even children will love.
See the real Dordogne with 'Walking Dordogne'. Trekking, walking and mountain bike tours. A tour that even children will love.
Wine - Bergerac Wine Tours
Take a Tour of the famous Bergerac wine region and learn more about the terroir while tasting. Amazing ranking on Tripadvisor.
Take a Tour of the famous Bergerac wine region and learn more about the terroir while tasting. Amazing ranking on Tripadvisor.
Wine - Cellar Tours
Luxury tour. A private driver will take you to family run wine estates where you will experience a wine picnic.
Luxury tour. A private driver will take you to family run wine estates where you will experience a wine picnic.
Wine - Domaine de la Voie Blanche
A small family run organic vineyard situated just minutes away from the cottage.
A small family run organic vineyard situated just minutes away from the cottage.
Wine - Julien de Savignac
Need to stock up on wine during your stay? This wine cellar is seriously tempting. Prices range from just a few euros for a bottle to many hundreds. Located in Le Bugue (10 mins drive).
Need to stock up on wine during your stay? This wine cellar is seriously tempting. Prices range from just a few euros for a bottle to many hundreds. Located in Le Bugue (10 mins drive).
