Saint Cyprien

Saint-Cyprien is a typical Périgord medieval village in the heart of the Périgord Noir, only 20 km from Sarlat, also within 10 km of some of the most prestigious castles of the region, 45 mn drive from Lascaux caves in Montignac.

  • 12th century Abbey Church: in the heart of the village - the village itself was named after the Monk Saint-Cyprien, who started its building

  • lively and vibrant village, offering all amenities throughout the year - boulangeries, cafés, restaurants, supermarkets, butcher, fromagerie and other services

  • All-Year Sunday Morning Market: voted best Market in the Dordogne - a typical French Market, offering a wide range of products, from local delicacies to fresh produces, local artisanat, textiles and so on.

  • Seasonal Wednesday Morning Market (June to September) - offering mainly fresh and local products, as well as local artisanat

  • Seasonal Thursday "Night Market" (July & August) held on the Place de la Mairie (5 mn walk) - a selection of food trucks serving international and local cuisine, which can be consumed on site, where tables and benches are set up - usually  followed by a "disco"

  • Discover St Cyprien Monk's Cave above the village

  • Walk or drive to to the Dordogne River beach at Pont du Garrit (under 3 km)

  • Canoeing trip on the river Dordogne with departures from Saint-Cyprien

  • Hot-Air Balloon trip from Vézac or Castelnaud