Places to visit
The Caves
Prehistoric or geological caves, paintings or stalactites? The Périgord has many mysteries to reveal. Explore the caves of:
Lascaux
Caves of Domme
Caves of Lacave
Maxange cave
Grotte du Grand Roc
The Chasms
The Gouffre de Padirac, the most famous in Europe, is considered to be one of France's greatest geological curiosities. It was explored in 1889 by Edouard-Alfred Martel. After a vertiginous descent to a depth of 103 m, take a boat trip down the underground river.
Gouffre de Proumeyssac:
The second most visited natural cave in France and the first underground site to be awarded the NF environnement - sites de visite label, Proumeyssac is a natural curiosity sculpted by run-off over 15 million years.
Gardens of exception
Let yourself be enchanted by the Jardins de Marqueyssac, offering breathtaking views over the Dordogne valley . Explore the Jardins d'Eyrignac, where the classic French style lends a unique elegance to the allée des Charmes.
In our village of Carsac, take a break in the Jardins d'Eau, where the walkways surrounded by water lilies are an invitation to serenity. Discover the intimate gardens of Cadiot, inspired by a variety of influences, and don't miss the panoramic gardens of Limeuil, overlooking the meeting of the Dordogne and Vézère rivers.
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Explorez des sites tels que le Fort de La Roque-Gageac, La Roque-Saint-Christophe, le Roc de Cazelle ou Village troglodytique de La Madeleine