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Denis and Valérie invite you to discover their traditional Barbary duck breeding farm, real local products, in the countryside. Ducklings are raised under lamps, then reared outdoors, fattened with whole corn, canning workshop with our foie gras, pâtés, rillettes, confits, stuffed necks all are free from preservatives or colouring. Possibility of tasting and farm visit.
Once upon a time, in a legendary valley, there was a grandiose layer of rocks where dungeons and castles, troglodytes and prehistoric caves were built on top of each other on a rocky spur in a breathtaking landscape. Carve the stone with Cro-Magnon, use a bow and arrow like a knight, and write the poems of courtly love with a quill.
Discover the mysteries of Commarque through games of yesteryear, themed workshops, a thrilling medieval investigation, captivating exhibitions and 3D projections, and of course free and guided tours.
New: Audio guide with the voice of Guillaume Galienne, the journal of the little adventurer of Commarque, the archaeology studio, Châteaux en fête, plays and summer evenings, Escape games.
Guided tours in French and English or self-guided tours with a leaflet available in 6 languages and an illustrated brochure on Commarque.
15 km from the A89 motorway (exit 17), built on a rocky spur surrounded by a village, the Château de Hautefort reflects the rank and power of the Marquis of Hautefort. Its French garden and English park contribute to its reputation in the Périgord Noir. During your visit, enjoy the view of the boxwood gardens from the castle's circular walkway.
Punctuated by pruned shrubs and paths featuring plant sculptures, the flowerbeds of this formal garden, which opens onto a hilly panorama, are enhanced with different colours every year. Take a walk in the English-style park, created in the 19th century by the Count of Choulot, one of the greatest landscape designers of the time. Every year in June, "rendez-vous au jardin" is an opportunity to discover the gardens of the Château de Hautefort accompanied by the head gardener.
Château d’Hautefort is located 28 km north of Montignac and the Lascaux caves in the Vézère Valley of the Dordogne.
This fortress, which once belonged to Bertran de Born, is a blend of medieval defence features with a classical centre castle built between 1630 and 1670. The castle was transformed into a leisure manor in the 17th century, and today it houses a remarkable collection of period furniture from the 17th and 18th centuries. Includes an English-style park and French-style gardens designed by the Count of Choulot in the 19th century along terraces; the garden is now on the register of historic places.
Located on the banks of the Vézère river, the Résidence Goélia "Le Hameau de la Vézère" is composed of 82 traditional semi-detached houses, each with a terrace and a private open garden. For the comfort and tranquillity of holidaymakers, car parks are grouped together at the entrance to the residence, and traffic inside the Hamlet is restricted (unloading of luggage and groceries).
On site, leisure activities and services: reception, breakfast service (to be pre-booked the day before), free wifi access at Reception, a heated outdoor swimming pool (11m x 10m) and a children's pool open from the end of April to mid-September depending on weather conditions, mini-golf (free use of clubs), table tennis, mountain bike hire. A large central square with a canopy in the centre of the hamlet provides a meeting point.
A treasure hunt for everyone! Tèrra Aventura is an opportunity to discover our area, and geocaching, by diving into a captivating universe. Boxes, called "caches", are hidden in the countryside. The aim? To discover their location and the treasures they contain! In the caches of Tèrra Aventura live the Poï'z, little characters with a strong character, in the form of badges to collect. Finding them is simple: choose a route, follow the guide, answer the riddles and that's it! Download the Tèrra Aventura application, it's free and easy to use!
Pretty little lake, in the hollow of the Beune valley, and located in the heart of the Périgord Noir, between Sarlat Montignac and Les Eyzies.
Designed for bathers with a beach at one end, it has a fishing pontoon for disabled people. The banks are well maintained, with few reeds and no algae in the pond.
There is a path around the pond.
A sports trail is accessible on the opposite bank to the beach. An interpretation trail starting from the pond will allow you to discover the environmental specificities of the Vallée des Beunes and the village, its history and its heritage.
Blue Flag and Village Fleuri label.
You will find a beach as well as a playground, picnic tables, a refreshment bar, a car park, a tennis court and sanitary facilities. This lake also offers fishing.
Swimming is supervised from 11am to 7pm (amphibious wheelchair available).
"Auberge de la Truffe" offers traditional, regional French and gourmet cuisine. Come and discover our culinary courses for a day or a weekend (duck, truffle or other theme). The chef will be delighted to share his passion with you.
Duck breeding. Shop. Visits on fridays at 10h30 in july and august. Free.
At the Auberge de la Truffe, this "Mushroom" blessed by the gods is at the heart of the art of living. The truffle is here a centerpiece of a whole gastronomic tradition and the object of a passion! A passion that Pierre Corre likes to share with his guests by cooking authentic recipes with rich local flavors... and by organizing outings and weekends on the theme of truffles and foie gras!
This conviviality does not stop at the pleasures of the table, it is in harmony with the generosity of the welcome. Capacity of the hotel: 49 people.
This small vineyard of 3.5 hectares is certified organic and biodynamic. Olivier, winemaker, and Véronique, oenologist, have been making white, rosé and red wines together as a family since 2015, under IGP Périgord.
→ Tour of the vines and cellar followed by a tasting of the estate's wines. Free -1h - Every day, by prior arrangement.
→ Introduction to wine tasting: Would you like to know how to describe the wine you are tasting, put words to its colour, aromas and tastes? Come and learn the techniques of wine tasting and then put them into practice on the estate's wines. 30 € / person - 1h30 - By reservation.
→ Blending workshop: Do you dream of putting yourself in the shoes of an oenologist? After an introduction to wine tasting, you'll produce your own cuvée... and take it home with you! 40 € / person - 2h30. Booking required (places are limited).
General-purpose cavalry for adults and children : excursions, improvement, animation, teaching, baby pony, ethology.
Did you know that it takes 5 kg of walnuts to obtain 2 kg of kernels and 1 litre of oil? To discover the secrets of walnut oil production, visit the Moulin de la Gaumerie.
This modern mill, a real production site, has managed to preserve traditional processes: the fruit from the surrounding organic walnut grove is transformed on site into authentic, traditional walnut oil.
The miller offers you a choice of 2 oils: "cold pressed" for its delicate fragrance and dietary qualities, and "hot pressed" for its unforgettable taste.
Gourmet shop on site.
Geese raised in the open air, force-fed and put into preserves.
Free visits to see the gavage ( force-feeding).
Snacks (fois gras,confit, walnut cake) 15th June – 15th September.
Free camping car area.
Open: all year.
Mountain bike rental, electric mountain bikes, children's bikes, QBX-quadbike.
300 kms of FFCT marked trails in green, blue, red, black.
Repair shop, bike wash, instructor, spare parts shop.
Just a stone's throw from the Lascaux cave in the Dordogne and 20km from Sarlat, the village of Coly-Saint-Amand, magnificently restored and classified "Most Beautiful Villages in France"
Saint-Amand-de-Coly, has several houses and pigeon lofts typical of the Périgord Noir, but above all, a majestic 12th century abbey church considered to be the most beautiful fortified church in the Périgord.
With its grey tiles, yellow and ochre stones, the church of the former abbey of Coly-Saint-Amand is the archetype of a fortified sanctuary. From the prison tower housing a defence chamber, to the watchtower concealed in the transept, the ensemble is impressive. The ramparts and the multiple defence points of the church give an idea of the importance of this Augustinian abbey which reigned over vast territories and resisted the trials of the Hundred Years' War as well as the wars of religion.