Discover the region

Le Périgordhas a lot to offer, with some of the most beautiful tourist sites in France, as well as typical villages nearbyless touristy but full of charms and wonders to discover.

The Lot and Corrèze are our neighbors, and are also full of treasures that will give you the opportunity to discover the surrounding nature on your way there.

This nature opens its arms to you thanks to its many hiking trails. hiking trails. If you’re an outdoor enthusiast but not a keen walker, the Souillac golf course and water sports on the Dordogne, Vézère or Lac du Causse await you.

Our region is renowned for its gastronomy, and we can recommend excellent local producers and restaurants to suit all budgets.

Close to the greatest sites of the Périgord Noir

Sarlat (25 km), site of the Lascaux Caves (30km), 35 km from Les Eyzies (Croc-Magnon Man), and the world-renowned prehistoric sites of the Vézère valley; 20 km from the Dordogne valley (canoes, barges…) and its dozens of prestigious castles (Castelnaud, Beynac, Commarques…).

Beynac overlooking the Dordogne river

The surrounding villages are full of wonders

The nearby villages of Nadaillac, Paulin, La Cassagne, Terrasson, Saint-Geniès, Saint-Amand de Coly… offer many opportunities to explore the diversity of local architecture and its evolution over the centuries.

And let’s not forget the most beautiful gardens in France : Eyrignac (15 km), “de l’imaginaire” in Terrasson (15 km) or “suspendus” in Marqueyssac (40 km), a more distant one overlooking the Dordogne valley and offering a unique view…

For those looking for a different way to recharge their batteries, there are numerous Buddhist centers, including the Dhagpo Kagyu Lang European Center for Buddhist Studies and Meditation, in the commune of Saint Léon sur Vézère.

Numerous museums, including the international prehistory museum at Les Eyzies, and caves, such as the impressive Gouffre de Padirac, will also attract your curiosity … and your need for coolness on a hot day.

Golf lovers won’t be outdone by the Souillac Golf Club (20 km): in the north of the Lot, on the border of the Dordogne and Corrèze departments. Magnificent 18-hole golf course with 9 swimming pools, tennis courts, restaurant…

The Lot and Corrèze close to you

Major sites in the LOT include Rocamadour (Unesco World Heritage Site) and the Padirac chasm (45km); and in the CORREZE, Collonges la Rouge (34km) and Turenne (21km), some of France’s most beautiful villages.

 

rocamadour clifftop village
Padirac caves

Do you like walking?

Hike on the many signposted paths, including a number of self-guided circuits around the village: 1.5, 5 or 8 km of nature walks!