All the sights to visit in the Dordogne
The tourist sites of the Périgord and the Dordogne : If you like old stones, don't worry, they are waiting for you with great pleasure. The Dordogne shelters an incredible number of castles, monuments and Tourist sites.
For prehistory museums, caves and shelters will remind you of our origins. Big names are here, Lascaux for example, but it is not the only one. Beautiful gardens, superb troglodyte villages, decorate your Perigord days. The department is rich in many places to visit, with family, with friends, choose your theme, it will certainly come back to see everything.
Many mythical areas are to be discovered: The valley of the Dordogne and its castles Of course, the Vézère Valley also called the Valley of Man because Cro Magnon stayed there at the time of prehistory, but also the Bergeracois, the capital of Périgord Blanc Périgueux and the most beautiful villages of France without forgetting the medieval city of Sarlat The Canéda capital of Périgord Noir and the Bastide of the Périgord purple.
Discover our selection of all attractions in Périgord Dordogne!
La Filature de Belvès
Discovering the craft and industrial heritage
Situated at the foot of the village of Belvès, classified as one of the "most beautiful villages in France", in an old mill in the Nauze valley, with...
Musée Fernand Desmoulin
The museum presents the mediumistic work of the painter and aquafortist Fernand Desmoulin (1853-1914) He was won over by the fever of spiritualism very early in...
Le Fort de La Roque Gageac
One of the most beautiful panoramas of the Périgord Noir
The Fort of La Roque Gageac is an ancient medieval fortification from the 12th century overlooking the Dordogne River by 120m and offering a panoramic view of the...
Jacquou Parc
Amusement and leisure park for the whole family in the Dordogne
Jacquou Parc is a vast leisure area located on the Périgueux / Le Bugue road We offer you unlimited access to the 22 rides of the park...
La grotte du Sorcier
prehistoric decorated cave and troglodytic site
The Cave of the Sorcerer is located on the heights of the small village of Saint-Cirq between Le Bugue and Les Eyzies de Taillac. The cave is nestled in the hollow of the...
Château de Fénelon
Feudal fortress of the Périgord Noir
feudal fortress of the Périgord Noir Set within a double enclosure, the castle of Fénelon with its lauze roof rises up from its powerful...
Château de Biron
An exceptional stone giant!
The Château de Biron, one of the 4 baronies of the Périgord with Beynac, Biron and Mareuil, presents an impressive architectural ensemble To the...
Musée de La Rue du temps qui passe
A leap in time...
What is the Museum of the Passing of Time? Imagine being able to go back in time, the time of a walk in the streets...
Parc aux dinosaures Dordogne
Come travel through time... in Dordogne the dinosaurs
The Dinosaur park is a journey through the eras to discover the first Earth lizards, edaphosaurs and meet creatures...
Château de Puymartin
The castle of the White Lady
History of the castle of Puymartin The construction of the castle of Puymartin began in the xiii century. In 1357, the castle becomes possession...
Musée National de la Préhistoire
More than 18,000 pieces in a completely new museography
Located in the old castle of Les Eyzies de Taillac since 1911, embedded in the cliff overlooking the village, the National Museum of the...
Abbaye d’Echourgnac
A Cistercian abbey in the Périgord
The Abbey of the Trappe de Notre-Dame de Bonne-Espérance is located in the heart of the Double, in the commune of Echourgnac (400 inhabitants),...
Château de Beynac
Emblematic medieval fortress of the Dordogne
The castle of Beynac is one of the best preserved and most famous in the Périgord It was built in the 12th century by the...
Wakari
Indoor playground in Périgueux
Wakari is an indoor playground for children located in Marsac sur l'Isle in the agglomeration of Paris.
Grotte de Bara-Bahau
The bear sanctuary
The Bara-Bahau (or Bara-Bao) cave is one of the Palaeolithic decorated caves in the valley of...
Compagnie Générale de Minéraux et Bijouterie
Workshop-Museum of minerals and jewellery in the Dordogne, free visit.
Free visit of our museum Remarkable for their richness of form and colour, minerals have enchanted mankind for centuries.
Eyrignac et ses Jardins
The Most Beautiful Garden of the Périgord
The Gardens of the Manor of Eyrignac, Historic Monuments since 1986, are without a doubt the most beautiful gardens of the Périgord. They are...
La Gare Robert Doisneau
The meeting of Doisneau and the Dordogne
The Robert Doisneau station is an exhibition place dedicated to the famous photographer Robert Doisneau (1912-1994) was known for his photographs...
L’Abri Cro-Magnon
Emblematic place of the discovery of Cro-magnon Man
The Cro-Magnon shelter is the emblematic place of the discovery, giving its name to the first modern man: Cro-Magnon man (synonymous with...
Abri de Cap Blanc
A carved bestiary of the Magdalenian
The shelter of Cap Blanc is located on the commut of Marquay to the east of Les Eyzies, it is a site managed by the National Monuments...
Labyrinthe Préhistorique Mirror Maze
Surprise Cro Magnon in his incredible mirror maze
Welcome to the Prehistoric Labyrinth Become explorers, go on an expedition in search of the last Cro Magnon still alive,...
Château de Sauveboeuf
On the banks of the river Vézère, a few minutes from Montignac
History of Château de Sauveboeuf According to the first written sources, the castle of Sauveboeuf dates back to the middle of the 14th century.
Quercyland
Quercyland: Water and adventure park
There's no age limit to having fun, come and spend a day with your family or friends at Quercyland! More than 3 hectares where...
Grotte de Rouffignac
The Cave of a Hundred Mammoths
Situated in the commune of Rouffignac-Saint-Cernin in Périgord Noir, the cave of Rouffignac, formerly known as the "Cro de...
Ecomusée de la truffe
Unlock the mysteries of the black diamond
It is quite natural that the truffle eco-museum is located in Sorges. Indeed Sorges, a small town in the north-east of the...
Château de Commarque
The Mysteries of the Forgotten Fortress
The Castle of Combrand: a medieval castrum overlooking the valley of the Beune, the castle of Commarque was built in order to...
Cathédrale Saint Sacerdos de Sarlat
Co-cathedral of the diocese of Périgueux and Sarlat.
The cathedral of Saint Sacerdos in Sarlat was classified as a historical monument in 1840 The sanctuary is dedicated to Saint Sacerdos, born in Calviac, a village...
Jardins de Marqueyssac
Romantic and picturesque gardens overlooking the Dordogne River, a masterpiece of topiary art
The gardens of Marqueyssac perched on rocky spur overlooking the valley of the Dordogne offers you in a magical place one of the most beautiful...
Abbatiale Sainte Marie
Saint Mary of Souillac Abbey
The abbey of Sainte-Marie de Souillac owes its origins to the Benedictine monks of Saint-Pierre d'Aurillac who established an outbuilding in this area.
Château de l’Herm
An autentic site, a marvel of flamboyant architecture
The Château de l'Herm, a masterpiece of flamboyant Gothic architecture built between 1500 and 1520 by Jean de Calvimont, was abandoned...
Le Manoir de Gisson
The world of the Sarlatan bourgeoisie in the 17th century
The Manoir de Gisson is a listed historic monument located in the heart of the old town of Sarlat on the Place des Oies.
Gorodka
Village of Singular Art 4 km from Sarlat
Gorodka is part of the itinerary of Singular Art (published by the Palais du Facteur Cheval) "If there was a competition...
Fly Arena
800m² trampoline park in Périgueux
Fly Arena is a sports hall based on the trampoline Fly Arena is for the whole family from 6 years old, whether you are...
La Ferme des 4 Vents
Angora goat Breeding-Mohair Production
If you want to discover an atypical breeding in the heart of Périgord Noir, Mathieu Lauvie opens the doors of his goatry of the farm...
Forteresse de Miremont
Miremont: Military Castle of the Middle Ages
The fortress of Miremont is in line with the great military castles of the Middle Ages, with its Romanesque dungeon with flat buttresses of the...
Lascaux 4 Centre International de l’Art Pariétal
Lascaux International Centre for Cave Art ( lascaux 4 )
The facsimile of the cave of Lascaux Lascaux 4 hosts the replica of the famous cave of Lascaux, named after the hill underneath...
Musée du Chai de Lardimalie
Wine Museum, Chai de Lardimalie
Near Périgueux, in the centre of the Dordogne, in the Périgord Blanc, the Chai Museum of Lardimalie is located in a wine building built...
Château de Marzac
The first giant "Château Escape-Game" in a wild and majestic setting.
Enter a completely private estate, open to the public for the first time in its history in summer 2020: the Château de Marzac. This...
Château de Jumilhac
5 Centuries of History, Art and Architecture in the Haut-Périgord
Like Saint-Yrieix, 12 kilometres away, the Château de Jumilhac formed a defensive line at the margins of the Limousin and Périgord regions.
Château de Castelnaud
Medieval castle, war Museum in the Middle Ages in the Dordogne
The Château de Castelnaud dominates the valley of the Dordogne, facing the castle of Beynac located on the other side of the...
Le Moulin de la Veyssière
Artisanal oils and flours
The Moulin de la Veyssière is an almost thousand-year-old mill located in Neuvic, in the heart of the Périgord Blanc. It is the only mill still in operation...
La Roque Gageac
Village between the cliff and the River Dordogne
La Roque Gageac is one of the most beautiful villages in France, nestled against a huge limestone cliff in the hollow of a meander of the Dordogne river.
Eglise de Rouffignac
Listed as a historical monument
The church of St Germain de Rouffignac has been classified as a historical monument since May 1900. It was built between the 15th and 18th centuries.
Cathédrale Saint Front
A Byzantine architecture in Périgueux
Saint Front Cathedral, the cathedral of Périgueux, seat of the diocese of Périgueux and Sarlat, is a Roman Catholic cathedral.
Giga Parc
Children's leisure park, entertainment, inflatable games
GIGA PARC is an indoor and outdoor playground for children from 0 to 12 years old on the theme of the savannah The interior is air-conditioned...
Les Jardins de la Chartreuse du Colombier
Remarkable garden in the Dordogne
Around a bucolic and refined Chartreuse, from the 17th and 18th centuries, hunting pavilions and farmhouses, the gardens of the...
Abri de Laugerie Basse
Prehistoric site inscribed on the Unesco World Heritage List
At the prehistoric shelters of Laugerie Basse, walk under a real habitat occupied by Man since the Magdalenian period, and which...
La Grotte des Carbonnières
A magical atmosphere: a sound and light ambiance
The Grotte des Carbonnières was discovered in the 2000s, then developed and opened to the public in 2018 by Jean-Max Touron.
Parc du Château de Campagne
Country estate, park, arboretum and castle
The park of the Château de Campagne, between Le Bugue, Saint Cyprien and les Eyzies-de-Tayac, is open all year round and is free of charge (closed from...
Étang de Tamniès
Water area for water recreation
Located in the small commune of Tamniès, 5 km from Sarlat, the Tamniès pond has been equipped for swimming, fishing and small-scale fishing.
Château des Bories
An exceptional place : a family home
The Château des Bories stands on the commune of Antonne-et-Trigonant on the edge of the Isle, on the eastern outskirts of Périgueux. The...
Grotte des Combarelles
More than 800 Magdalenian engravings, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Cave of the Combarelles, located at the bottom of a valley at the exit of Les Eyzies-de-Tayac-Sireuil in the Dordogne, on the road to Sarlat, is a...
Jardins Panoramiques de Limeuil
The panoramic gardens of Limeuil
The panoramic gardens are located at the top of the medieval village of Limeuil, classified as one of the "most beautiful villages in France".
Grotte de Domme
Visit the cave of Domme, you will love it!
Under the Bastide of Domme, a village classified as one of the "most beautiful villages in France", lives the fantastic world of the largest cave in the world...
Château de la Marthonie
Chateau de la Marthonie
The first constructions of the Château de la Marthonie date back to the 12th century, destroyed during the Hundred Years War, it was...
Château de Bourdeilles
Travelling through the Middle Ages and Renaissance
Built on a rocky outcrop, the castle of Bourdeilles brings together two exceptional buildings A medieval fortress from the 13th century...
Château Le Paluel
medieval and renaissance castle
Its name may be foreign to you...but you probably already know it...in fact the Paluel castle has been used as a setting for the...
Belvès
Classified as the most beautiful villages in France, troglodytic dwellings
Belvès is ideally situated in the heart of the Périgord Noir, 15 km north of Monpazier and 20 km south of Sarlat. You will find a...
Gouffre de Proumeyssac
The Crystal Cathedral of Dordogne Perigord
History of the Proumeyssac chasm Already in the 18th century, the Proumeyssac chasm was known in the Dordogne for its terrifying legends: it was...
Les Cabanes du Breuil
A world of dry stones
The "Cabanes du Breuil" are former agricultural outbuildings of a farm located in Saint-André-d'Allas in...
Jardins Les Bambous de Planbuisson
A dream of bamboos in Dordogne Périgord
A dream of Bamboos in Périgord: The Bamboos of PlanBuisson are a unique collection in Europe of bamboos and other grasses from all over the world...
Cloître de Cadouin
A masterpiece of flamboyant gothic art, Unesco World Heritage Site
This cloister, classified as a Historic Monument and listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, is a masterpiece of flamboyant Gothic art.
Château de Hautefort
Château de Hautefort, experience the beauty!
Situated on a rocky spur, the Château de Hautefort is an ancient medieval fortress transformed in the 17th century by the Marquis du...
Vésunna
Gallo-Roman museum site in Périgueux
Vesunna is the ancient city of Périgueux, it occupied a 60-hectare meander on the right bank of the river Isle The Vesunna Museum is a museum...
Village de La Madeleine
A walk of 17000 years in the rock
An invitation to go back in time... Exceptional natural site, among the best preserved of the valley of Vézère, the village of...
Abbaye de Brantôme
An exceptional site
The abbey of Brantôme, known as Saint Pierre de Brantôme, was founded according to legend in 769 by Charlemagne himself.
Musée du tabac
Original museum by its theme
Bergerac is home to the Tobacco Museum, it is not a promotional tool and is not only for smokers (smoking is recognized as a serious problem in the...
Musée d’Histoire de la Médecine de Hautefort
Hôtel-Dieu de Hautefort
The Hôtel-Dieu d'Hautefort dates from the 17th century and today houses the museum of the history of medicine...
Roque Saint Christophe
La Roque Saint-Christophe Troglodyte Fort and City
Halfway between LES EYZIES and MONTIGNAC-LASCAUX, the cliff of the ROQUE SAINT CHRISTOPHE rises steeply from the Vézère. This real wall...
Musée d’art et d’archéologie du Périgord
Prehistory, ethnography and fine arts
The Museum of Art and Archaeology of the Périgord is the oldest in the Dordogne department, with over 45,000 works of art...
Musée Costi
A remarkable collection of sculptures by the artist Costi
The former presbytery of Saint Jacques in Bergerac hosts under the remarkable vaults of the cellar of the Petite Mission the museum of the...
Galerie de l’Or
Learn all about precious metal
Located in an old cellar adjoining the tourist Office and a few steps from the Château de Jumilhac, the Gold Gallery presents an exhibition...
Abbaye de Chancelade
12th century abbey church
In 1120, hermits gathered around a spring (the origin of the name Chancelade) organised themselves into a community and adopted the rule of life...
Musée de la ville de Bergerac, du vin et de la batellerie
The city's museum of art and history.
The Museum of the city of Bergerac, wine and inland navigation is located in a half-timbered building that was once a tavern on the port of Bergerac.
Préhisto Parc
Prehistory as if you were there!
A JOURNEY TO THE HEART OF OUR ORIGINS, FROM NEANDERTHAL TO CRO-MAGNON The prehisto park is nestled in a haven of greenery, it is located between two cliffs...
La Coutellerie Nontronnaise
The origins of French knives
The Nontronnaise Cutlery is a major actor in the French regional knives landscape, thanks to its ancestral know-how The knife...
Aux étangs du Bos
A family water park and leisure park in the Périgord Noir
An entertaining interlude for the whole family awaits you at the Etangs du Bos, where young and old can enjoy their activity...
Château de Neuvic
Neuvic Castle and its botanical park
The Castle of Neuvic Come and discover the castle of Neuvic, full of history and anecdotes, during a guided tour...
Grottes du Roc de Cazelle
Prehistory, history and nature in the land of man
Come to discover the Caves of the Roc de Cazelle a seizing prehistoric park where are presented to you the reconstitutions of the life of our...
Le Château de Losse et ses jardins
Castle and Gardens of Losse, the Renaissance in Périgord
Château and Gardens of Losse - Renaissance in Périgord Overlooking the Vézère river, the Château de Losse is a splendid residence of pleasure...
Grotte Font de Gaume
One of the most beautiful Paleolithic sanctuaries in the world
Listed as a Unesco World Heritage Site since 1979, Font-de-Gaume is an ornate cave and one of the most beautiful Paleolithic sanctuaries...
Réserve Zoologique de Calviac
Conservatory of threatened species
The Calviac Zoological Reserve is a non-profit institution with a mission to conserve endangered species.
Bridoire, Le Château des Jeux
Bridoire, The Castle of Games
Faithfully reconstituted games are proposed to you inside and outside the Château de Bridoire In family or between...
Château de Monbazillac
Historic Monument listed in the sixteenth century
Listed as a historical Monument of the sixteenth century, the Château de Monbazillac presents a unique and original architecture, a mix of...
La Grotte de Maxange
Let yourself be caught by a unique and magical cave.
The Grotte de Maxange, in the Dordogne valley, is surprising in many ways It begins with its history, which is not a history of its own...
Château d’Excideuil
Fortress watching over the passage from Périgord to Limousin
The castle of Excideuil is located in the north-east of the Dordogne department in the green Périgord. It is a fortified castle...
Moulin à Papier de la Rouzique
Discover the secrets of artisanal papermaking!
Couze and Saint-Front, the cradle of papermaking in the South West, is a small village on the banks of the Dordogne which has housed up to 13 mills...
Dordonha
Heritage and cultural pole of Dordogne
Dordonha is a museographic space dedicated to the heritage and the culture of Périgord, it is located in the Petite Mission, a built complex...