Charming holiday home
in the heart of the Dordogne
Dix
(Sainte-Alvere)
A refined dining experience offering a 4-6 course tasting menu that could easily rival a Michelin-starred restaurant. Elegant, creative and unforgettable.
Restaurants
La Petit Factory
(Sainte Alvere)
A relaxed local outdoor bistro where you dine under the trees. The small, seasonal menu is built around local ingredients and warm hospitality.
Les Truffieres
(Tremolat)
Set on a remote farmhouse, this charming spot serves a set 5 course menu of including a homemade peach aperitif, froie gras, duck and edible flower salads. Expect a cosy, family atmosphere complete with a friendly donkey and house cat.
Chez Julien
(Paunat)
A picturesque, high quality favourite tucked away beside the abbey of Paunat. Enjoy fine French cuisine outdoors beneath the grapevines, surrounded by the peaceful beauty of the village.
Rivers and nature
At Limeuil, the Dordogne and the Vézère river meet, you’ll find a peaceful grassy riverbank where you can cool off on warm afternoons. From here, you can rent a canoe and paddle along either river, or start further upstream for a longer route passing cliffside villages and medieval castles.
Heritage and gardens
Visit Château des Milandes, once home to Josephine Baker, with inside a museum about her life and a spectacular bird-of-prey show in the gardens.
At Château de Castelnaud knight tournaments and siege machines bring medieval life to the present day. Stroll through the elegant gardens of Marqueyssac, famous for their sculpted boxwood and sweeping views across the Dordogne Valley. Explore the prehistoric caves near Les Eyzies, where early human art and carvings reveal the region’s deep past.
The Dordogne is full of family fun, from riverside adventures to tree-top thrills. Spend the day at Aquapark Bergerac, where kids can jump across a floating obstacle course. Airparc Périgord in Le Bugue offers tree-climbing and zip-lines over the Dordogne River. Parc Le Bournat, a 1900-style theme park in Le Bugue has animals, rides and crafts that bring history to life. Try Karting Périgord near Le Bugue for a burst of adrenaline or feed the friendly wild boars at Mortemart Farm: a fun, authentic experience for all ages!
For the kids
In summer, every village comes alive with its night markets where long picnic tables fill the square and everyone dines together in open air. There´s live music, local wine and food trucks serving from magret de canard to crêpes Suzette.
The evening often ends with dancing and laughter.
The best Marchés nocturnes can be found in Le Bugue, Sainte-Alvère, Paunat, Mauzens and Limieul
Marché nocturne
