Around us

Within a 15 km radius (15 mn drive), you can access several of the most majestic and beautiful castles of the Périgord Noir

Château des Milandes

  • previously owned by Josephine Baker

  • it is today a tribute to her, her story, her family and her strong link to France

  • beautiful gardens

  • daily birds of prey show

  • café and restaurant on site

Château de Beynac

  • medieval fortified castle going back 9 centuries

  • overlooking the river Dordogne and the charming medieval village of Beynac

  • stone-paved streets and typical Périgourdin houses with "Lauze" roof 

Château de castelnaud

  • Listed in 1966 as a Historical Monument, the fortified 12th Century castle offers a real journey back into the life in Medieval times, as well as an insight into the 100 Year War

  • amazing view over the Dordogne River Valley, the Château de Beynac and the Garden of Marqueyssac

  • medieval shows in the summer

  • restaurants on site and in the village of Castelnaud

Jardin de Marqueyssac

  • Listed as a National Historical Monument, the beautiful gardens surrounding the 19th century manor house offer a wonderful experience and an amazing panoramic view of the Dordogne River Valley and the castles of Beynac and Castelnaud

  • guided tour available

  • "White picnic" (white dress-code) weekly during the summer

La Roque-Gageac Village

  • beautiful medieval village set on the shore of the river Dordogne

  • guided river-cruise on a Gabarre (traditional flat-bed boat) down river to Castelnaud

  • bars, restaurants and local artisan and delicatessen shops (mainly in high-season)

Lascaux IV (45 mn drive)

  • a fantastic replica of the famous Lascaux caves, offering a journey back into prehistoric times

Les Eyzies-de-Tayac

  • "World Capital of Prehistory", with its numerous caves, its beautiful cliffs and its Prehistory Museum

  • lovely stroll along the Vézère river

  • bars, restaurants and local artisan and delicatessen shops (mainly in high-season)

Limeuil Village

  • where the Dordogne river meets the Vézère river

  • charming picturesque village

  • local artisans

  • art galleries