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What to do in the area

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Culture and heritage

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Sports and recreation

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Cities and villages

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What to do

Our house is situated in a very quiet area. It’s in a tiny village where mainly inhabited by older residents , with a few holiday homes that are not rented out. To find activities, you will need to explore the surrounding area. One of the cupboards contains brochures and maps with information about local attractions. Below is an overview.

Nearby Cities and Towns
Périgueux and Limoges are just a 45-minute drive away, while the tourist town of Sarlat-la-Canéda is reachable within an hour. Many picturesque villages are also nearby.
If you love castles, you are in the right place. You can follow a castle route or visit the Château de Hautefort, with its stunning gardens and park offering spectacular views. On a hot day, visiting one of the nearby caves is a great way to cool off. You can also visit the impressive village of Oradour-sur-Glane, a memorial site with a very moving history.
Sports enthusiasts will also find plenty to do, including canoeing, cycling, swimming, hiking, and golf.

If you prefer bustling streets, crowds, and lively boulevards, our area may not be what you’re looking for.

Brantôme

Known as the “Venice of the Périgord”, Brantôme is a charming tourist village with numerous restaurants, shops, and points of interest. You can explore the town by boat (cash payment) or visit the weekly market every Thursday. Just outside the village, canoeing is available.

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Pompadour

If you love horses, this is the place to be. Especially in summer, the equestrian world comes alive here. Many visitors flock to Pompadour for horse races, dressage competitions, and other events. Enthusiasts come from the region and abroad to visit the Arnac-Pompadour racecourse, and it’s not uncommon to place a bet during the races.

Lac de Rouffiac

A large swimming lake is less than a 15-minute drive from the house. You can swim, sunbathe on the beach, or enjoy a meal at the lakeside restaurant. Various water sports are also available, including canoeing, pedal boating, water skiing, and a treetop climbing course.

Hiking is another great option. A scenic 7-kilometer trail circles the lake. Dogs are not allowed on the beach during peak season, and the area is supervised.

Oradour sur Glane

This village was completely destroyed by the Germans in just three days, on June 10, 1944, with 642 casualties. Only six people survived.

The village was preserved as it was and serves as a memorial to the victims. A visit is very moving and highly recommended.

Castles and caves

The Dordogne region is full of castles and caves to explore. One of the castles pictured is Jumilhac-le-Grand.

You can follow a castle route associated with Richard the Lionheart (Richard Cœur de Lion), visiting 23 castles over 200 km. An interactive map is available to plan your tour.

Here you will find an active map with all of Richard’s castles.

9-hole golf course

In Saint Médard d’Excideuil you will find a 9-hole golf course where you can take lessons and clinics.

Canoeing on the Vienne

Canoeing on the Vienne: Several locations along the Vienne River, near Limoges, offer canoeing, including sections with rapids. This location was also featured in an episode of Chateau Meiland.
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Cave of Tourtoirac

For a refreshing dip in the cool air on a hot day, a visit to a cave is always a good idea. The Tourtoirac Caves are a 20-minute drive from our house. You can take a lift down to the lower level. They’re also very accessible for people with limited mobility. Dogs are not allowed.
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