About the region and the areas premier attractions (all a short drive away)

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Saint Cyprien is a colourful market town featuring a historic church, quaint narrow lanes and old buildings but also a range of modern supermarkets.

Sarlat is a beautiful historic town full of medieval buildings, cafes and art galleries.

Domme a thousand year old walled Bastide town sits on a plateau with caves and panoramic views.

Le Bugue is a pretty river town with a weekly market and modern shops.

La Roque is a narrow riverside town featuring historic buildings and caves which continue up and into the towering cliffs which border the town. 

From here boats cruise down the Dordogne almost to Castle Naud, a great experience. You can also drift downstream in hired canoes.

Castle Naud is a huge castle built high above the Dordogne river as a stronghold and to control river traffic. Amazing views of the surrounding area.

Milandes Chateau is the former home of J.Baker. A small but pretty chateau open to the public which also features a hunting bird show.

Gardens of Marqueyssac are beautifully maintained ornamental gardens built high on a plateau with scenic views.

Monpazier (a walled Bastide town) & Issigeac feature amazing old architecture.

Lascaux with its world famous cave paintings is about 30 km away. 

Cadouin might be worth a look if you like impressive old churches

Chateau de Beynac is an ancient castle overlooking the Dordogne River. Richard 1st (the Lionheart) captured it and was resident here.

Perigueux is a cathedral town featuring medieval and roman ruins, it has great shopping, historic architecture, and a Roman villa museum.

Rocamadour is a cliff-side town featuring medieval churches on the pilgrim trail.