This is an area of outstanding natural beauty, a land rich in history and culture. Ancient fortresses watch over meandering rivers and charming villages of golden stone. One of the best ways to enjoy the vivid and
varied scenery is to take to the water and explore by boat or canoe.

Roque Gageac – regularly voted France’s prettiest village, clinging precariously to a rock face overlooking the Dordogne, this is an artist’s paradise with many small galleries and good restaurants.

Sarlat – a beautiful town carved from golden stone and full of gothic and renaissance buildings. This makes for an enchanting visit, with narrow, winding streets and a vibrant market every Saturday.

Fôret des Singes – see Barbary Macaques monkeys roam freely in their natural habitat at this park. Wander through the forest and feed them popcorn.

Domme – a medieval village, dominating the Dordogne valley from a hill top position. The small streets bloom with summer flowers and offer exceptional views over the river and valley.

Grotte du Grand Roc – a cave with 40m of tunnels and a beautiful collection of stalagmites and stalactites. From the entrance, you get stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

Rocamadour – is an extraordinary village that clings to the side of a cliff. This has been a pilgrimage site since the 12th century and much of its medieval splendour still remains. Pilgrims climb up the Via Sancta, leading to the main square, by kneeling on every one of the 216 steps.