Dordogne-Périgord is so large and dense that it offers a wide range of visits and activities to do with your family.
With « Visits en Périgord », discover 12 of the most visited tourist sites in the area. During the holidays, these sites offer entertainment so check out their agenda on the Visits en Périgord website
Visits in Périgord
The association «Visites en Périgord» brings together the most visited tourist sites in the Périgord: caves, chasms, fortified castles, medieval fortresses, parks and gardens, prehistoric and theme parks, fortresses and troglodyte and Gabara towns.
The Black Perigord Aquarium
Le Bugue
Following the banks of the Vézère River, you will find the Black Perigord Aquarium in Le Bugue, the largest private freshwater aquarium with 6,000 fish growing in their natural environment.
Le Bournat theme park
Le Bugue
Spread over 7 hectares, the Le Bournat theme park in Le Bugue presents scenes of rural life and popular history of the Perigord at the end of the 19th century.
The Proumeyssac Cave
Audrix
Nicknamed the "Crystal Cathedral", the Proumeyssac Cave is a huge underground vault in Audrix whose walls are adorned with many crystallizations of exceptional density.
Marqueyssac Gardens
Vézac
A classified site, the romantic Jardins de Marqueyssac in Vézac offer more than 6 kilometres of shaded walks. Located 130 metres above the river, they offer a unique view of the entire valley.
Roc de Cazelle
Les Eyzies-de-Tayac
The Fortress of Reignac or "cliff castle" overlooking the Vézère is set into the rock at Tursac. Built in the 15th century on a site previously occupied in prehistoric times, it was inhabited until the 20th century.
Reignac Fortress
Tursac
The Fortress of Reignac or "cliff castle" overlooking the Vézère is set into the rock at Tursac. Built in the 15th century on a site previously occupied in prehistoric times, it was inhabited until the 20th century.
The cliff of the Roque Saint-Christophe
Peyzac-Le-Moustier
On the cliff of Roque Saint-Christophe, in Peyzac-Le-Moustier, man has lived since prehistoric times in natural cavities at the foot of the immense limestone wall before building, in the Middle Ages, a fortress and troglodyte dwellings.
Castelnau Castle
Castelnaud-la-Chapelle
Following the banks of the Dordogne River, you will find the Château de Castelnau in Castelnaud-la-Chapelle, which is built on a rocky promontory and offers a splendid panorama over the Dordogne Valley. It is entirely dedicated to the art of war in the Middle Ages.
Dordogne Cruises
La Roque-Gageac
The Gabares Norbert offer one-hour cruises aboard replicas of 18th-century ships. The guided tour allows you to discover the most beautiful castles in the valley.
Maxange Caves
Le Buisson-de-Cadouin
Discovered in 2000 by Angel Caballero, the Maxange Caves are now considered to be one of the most amazing caves you can visit. Its rare eccentric crystallizations and its ease of access for everyone make it a natural site known as unique in the world
Hautefort Castle
Hautefort
Further north, you will find an exceptional example of classical architecture in the Dordogne, the Château de Hautefort, which houses a collection of furniture and works of art from the 17th and 18th centuries. The French garden and the English park, around which the village of Hautefort is situated, add to the pleasure of your visit.
Villars Cave
Villars
The Villars Cave is of dual interest: geology and prehistory, in fact, it is the only cave in Dordogne Périgord to feature original prehistoric paintings and such impressive natural formations.
