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As if suspended in time, life in the Dordogne Valley always seems to pass at vacation pace. Ascend the dizzying heights...
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Just 2km from the centre of Montignac, in an old stone barn, we invite you to come and discover our farmhouse inn. We would like to share our traditional family cuisine with you using produce from our farm. A single menu. Reservation only.
The Grotte du Grand Roc stands halfway up a cliffside overlooking the Vézère Valley in Les Eyzies. This enchanted mineral forest features an incredible variety of crystallisations: stalactites, stalagmites, eccentrics and draperies, to name but a few. 40min guided tour.Combined ticket available with the Abris de Laugerie Basse.Located only a few dozen metres away, these rock shelters are a reference for prehistoric scientists the world over. The numerous archaeological vestiges discovered on site give witness to a rich cultural activity unlike any other in the region. For school groups, the educational workshop ‘Sur les traces des animaux’ (‘Tracking animals’) is available upon reservation.
At BAM, Ophélia and Denis create a range of beers with recipes developed with passion. Two of them were awarded a Gold Medal at the Salon des Brasseurs 2015. The world of beer is a world of curiosity, so set off to discover these little effervescent worlds!
On a human scale, our small orchard and vegetable farm allows us to produce and transform our fruit and vegetables into delicious products every season. Our small apiary completes our range of gourmet products that you will find in our farm shop all year round and from our farm snacks during the summer season and during the school holidays.
The hotel "Les Glycines & Spa", member of the "Les Collectionneurs" network, is located in Les Eyzies-de-Tayac in the Dordogne, in the heart of the Vézère valley. (20km from the Lascaux cave and Sarlat).
More than a hotel with an incredible restaurant offering a 100% home-made menu, it is also a haven of peace where you can relax whilst dining or in the garden in a wonderfully natural setting with pool.
Since 2014, the hotel has expanded. We now have three high quality eco lodges with terraces on stilts. They share a breathtaking view of the cliff and the hotel's outdoor pool.
The hotel has also added a Spa, a real space for relaxation and well-being. Sauna, hammam, counter-current pool. Plus massages using a range of Sothys treatments which will make your stay relaxing and regenerating.
This former post office of Les Eyzies has been a charming country inn since 1862. In a verdant setting, the panoramic terrace overlooks a luxurious garden.
Enjoy fine gourmet cuisine prepared with fresh produce from our vegetable garden.
Join us at the A.V.C.K. water sports centre at the bridge in Les Eyzies to discover the most beautiful landscapes of the Vézère Valley from Montignac to Limeuil. The Vézère is a tranquil, magnificent river where wildlife abounds. A shuttle bus makes its rounds hourly so that you may return to the centre when you are ready. Circuits range from one hour to a full day or two- to three-day excursions. We offer a free, educational guide of the area to help orient you so that you may understand and fully appreciate your discoveries. Shady car park, WC, coat check; snack bar 50 m away. Reservation by telephone strongly recommended. Payment cards accepted. Listed in Lonely Plane and Petit Futé.
The emblematic place of discovery that lent its name to the first modern human species: Cro-Magnon. Discovered in 1868 by Louis Lartet, this revelation had countless repercussions on the development of modern archaeology and man's perception of his own species. This is an important historic and symbolic place where you may expand your own perception of our common ancestor. The fun, interactive tour combines modern technology (holograms, tactile screens and an immersive environment) with a traditional exhibition. Total immersion awaits you in the world of Cro-Magnon, from its first discovery to the very latest research.
Continue your tour through a natural setting along a sound-enhanced trail where you'll encounter animals that roamed the area at the time. When you reach the peak of the cliff, you'll enjoy a view over this prehistoric valley and its many points of interest.
The hotel La Rivière, located in a former coaching inn with a dovecote dating back to 1826, houses 6 studios and flats set around an elegant courtyard. A 10-minute walk from the centre of Les Eyzies, this 2-star hotel is adjacent to the 4-star campsite of the same name and is open all year round. The secure aquatic complex with heated swimming pool and all the campsite services are available from 3 April to 30 September 2021.
Located 3 km from Perigueux, in a renovated farmhouse, come and discover a traditional and creative cooking from the Chef Gilles Gourvat.
Come and enter this great 19th century institution. Experience the beauty of its high coloured walls and the charm of its creaking floorboards! Here you can explore and discover fabulous collections: prehistory (4th largest national collection) the Middle Ages (original capitals from Saint Front Cathedral), fine arts from 16th to 20th centuries in Europe. France and the Perigord, non-european ethnic exhibits from Africa and the South Pacific (7th largest national collection). Five annual exhibitions of contemporary art and public services aimed at the public at large.
Come and enjoy Christine Maurence's cuisine in an intimate setting of wood, terracotta and old stone. Specialities from Périgord and market cuisine. Just a stone's throw from Saint-Front cathedral. Specialities: veal kidneys with mustard seed, roast duck foie gras with 4 spices, foie gras carpaccio with hazelnut oil. Children's menu available à la carte. Service after 10pm by prior arrangement. All homemade. MASTER RESTAURATEUR.
Situated in the World’s Prehistory Capital, the hotel was founded in 1964, a hundred years after the discovery of the first prehistoric site, hence its name “Le Centenaire”.
The establishment combines the conviviality of a family home with the charm of a traditional hotel. Situated in the heart of the charming commune “Les Eyzies de Tayac” on the road to the Lascaux caves and Sarlat, in the Perigord Noir.
This 21 bedroom hotel was fully renovated in 2013, and is equipped with a private secure car park (free of charge), a large heated swimming pool, shady terraces, meeting room (on request), lounge bar and air conditioned restaurant.
Discovered in 1995 the cave amazed its finder and speleologists.
Now the public can see the diversity of its concretions. Visit the village of Tourtoirac: its prehistory, its abbey.