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!
The 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...
Robert Doisneau Station
Doisneau meets the Dordogne
The Robert Doisneau station is an exhibition space dedicated to the famous photographer Robert Doisneau (1912-1994) was known for his...
Grand Roc Cave
An exceptional gem of concretions in the Dordogne
Discovered by Jean Maury on April 29, 1924, the Caves of the Grand Roc were arranged and opened for the visit in 1927 they open to...
The Wild Park
Birds of prey and animals of the farm and our forests
The Parc Sauvage, in La Tour-Blanche, is a zoological park consisting of an educational farm with rare domestic breeds, a...
Brantôme Abbey
An exceptional site
The abbey of Brantôme, known as Saint Pierre de Brantôme, was founded according to legend in 769 by Charlemagne himself.
Combarelles Cave
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...
Rouffignac Cave
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...
Château de Varaignes Weavers' Museum
Workshop-museum of the Weavers and the Charentaise
The castle of Varaignes was built in the 14th century and underwent many changes until the 16th century.
Excideuil Castle
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...
The farm of the Four Winds
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...
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...
The gardens of the 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...
Country Castle Park
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...
Pond of 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.
Puymartin Castle
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...
Laugerie Basse shelter
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...
Parc Animalier De Gramat
in the heart of the Regional Natural Park of the Causses du Quercy
Set in over 40 hectares of shady parkland, the Parc Animalier de Gramat is home to 1,000 European wild and domestic animals of 150 species...
Wakari
Indoor playground in Périgueux
Wakari is an indoor playground for children located in Marsac sur l'Isle in the agglomeration of Paris.
The Wizard's Cave
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...
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...
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Biron Castle
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...
Ecomuseum of the truffle
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 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...
Padirac Abyss
Reality is beyond imagination!
Close to Rocamadour, Le Gouffre de Padirac is in the Dordogne Valley on the Causse du Quercy in the Lot region, just an hour from Sarlat. The...
Bridoire, The Castle of Games
Bridoire, Le Château des jeux
Games faithfully recreated inside and outside the Château de Bridoire. With family or friends...
Tobacco Museum
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...
Castle of Jumilhac
5 Centuries of History, Art and Architecture in the Haut-Périgord
Just like Saint-Yrieix, 12 kilometers away, the Château de Jumilhac formed a defensive line on the Limousin-Périgord border during the...
Fénelon Castle
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...
The Fort of 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...
JUMILHAC Gardens
The gardens of the Château de Jumilhac
The Marquis de Jumilhac wanted to modernise his castle in the seventeenth century and draw it from the ancestral times present at the Court of Versailles...
Maison Forte de Reignac
Unique troglodytic "cliff castle" in France, museum of torture
The fortified house of Reignac has been preserved in an exceptional state since the 14th century and is entirely period.
Vesunna
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...
Durandal Park
Parc Durandal in Rocamadour: Equestrian Show
Equestrian stunts, fights, atypical characters, offbeat humor, great complicity and closeness with the artists await you at the Parc...
Chasm of 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...
Lardimalie Winery Museum
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...
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...
Planbuisson Bamboo Gardens
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...
Lascaux 4 International Center of Cave Art
Lascaux International Centre for Cave Art ( lascaux 4 )
The Lascaux Cave facsimile Lascaux 4 houses a replica of the famous Lascaux cave, named after the hill beneath...
Château des Milandes
Josephine Baker's former home - Birds of Prey show
Not to be missed in Dordogne Périgord! The visit of the Château des Milandes in Castelnaud is a wonderful dive into the life of a castle in the Dordogne....
Sauveboeuf Castle
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.
Hautefort Castle
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...
The Manor of 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.
Museum of Art and Archaeology of the 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...
Prehisto Park
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...
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...
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...
Aquarium Périgord Noir
The largest freshwater aquarium in Europe is in the Périgord
The Aquarium Périgord Noir is the largest private freshwater aquarium in Europe; on more than 4,000m2, discover 70 tanks containing 3,000 fish.
General company of Minerals and jewellery
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.
Château l'Evêque in Périgord
One of the thirty most beautiful castles in the Périgord!
Château l'Evêque in Périgord was a fortress from the 11th century onwards, and the present château was built and remodeled in the 14th, 15th and 16th...
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Eyrignac and its Gardens
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...
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...
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...
Abbey church of Paunat
12th century abbey
The church of Saint-Martial is the abbey church of one of the oldest abbeys in the Périgord and is listed as a monument...
Caves of Cougnac
Caves of cougnac : authentic prehistoric drawings in the middle of concretions
The Cougnac caves site comprises 2 caves 200m apart. The first cave was discovered in 1949, and contains a...
Dordonha
Dordogne heritage and cultural centre
Dordonha is a museum dedicated to the heritage and culture of the Périgord region. It is housed in La Petite Mission, a group of buildings...
MARQUEYSSAC Gardens
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...
Maison de la Châtaigne
Ecomuseum of chestnuts and Perigord undergrowth
The Chestnut is an emblematic fruit of the Périgord Noir in the same way as ceps and truffles The house of the chestnut located at...
Monbazillac Castle
A must for wine tourism in the Dordogne!
Enter a world of arts and aromas Overlooking the Dordogne valley, 10 minutes from Bergerac, Château de Monbazillac...
Abbey of Saint Mary
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.
The Carbonnières Cave
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.
Exotic Garden of La Roque Gageac
An astonishing garden in the heart of the Black Perigord
An Exotic Garden in Perigord Well yes it is possible This surprising garden where you can find palm trees, banana trees, ...
The Cro-Magnon Shelter
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...
Chancelade Abbey
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...
Fortress of 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...
Caves of the 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...
The Thot Park
Extend your experience in prehistory
In the Parc du Thot, you will discover Cro-Magnon man and his relationship with the species that lived in his time, which he sometimes painted or...
Grotto of Villars
Cave adorned with prehistoric and concretions paintings.
The Villars cave is the only cave in the Périgord to contain both original prehistoric paintings and concretions The river...
Jacquou Park
Amusement and leisure park for the whole family in the Dordogne
Jacquou parc is a vast leisure park located on the Périgueux / Le Bugue road. We offer unlimited access to the 22 rides...
Font de Gaume cave
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...
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...
Chateau 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 Manoir de la Salle
The charm of an authentic, period-furnished venue
The Manoir de Saint-Léon, also known as the Donjon and Manoir de la Salle, comprises a 15th-century manor house and a square keep with...
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...
Chateau de Commarque
The Mysteries of the Forgotten Fortress
Château de Commarque: a medieval castrum Overlooking the Beune valley, Château de Commarque was built to protect...
Village of la Madeleine
A walk of 17000 years in the rock
An invitation to step back in time... One of the best-preserved natural sites in the Vézère valley, the village of...
Neuvic Castle
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...
Abbey of 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),...
The Mill of Veyssière
Artisanal oils and flours
The Moulin de la Veyssière is an almost 1,000-year-old mill in Neuvic, in the heart of the Périgord Blanc region. It is the only mill still...
Panoramic Gardens of 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".
La Rouzique Paper Mill
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...
The Nontronnaise Cutlery
The origins of French knives
La Coutellerie Nontronnaise is a major player in the French regional knife scene, thanks to its ancestral know-how. The knife...
St. Front Cathedral
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.
Zoological Reserve of Calviac
Conservatory of threatened species
The Calviac Zoological Reserve is a non-profit institution with a mission to conserve endangered species.
At the Bos Ponds
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...
Le Regourdou
The Neanderthal Sanctuary
The extraordinary story of Le Regourdou began in 1954, when Roger Constant, owner of a farm close to the...
Museum of the History of Medicine in 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...
Cap Blanc Shelter
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...
Cloister of 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.
Museum of the city of Bergerac, wine and waterway transport
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.
Prehistoric Mirror Maze
Surprise Cro Magnon in his incredible mirror maze
Welcome to the Prehistoric Labyrinth Become explorers and set off on an expedition in search of the last surviving Cro Magnon,...
PARK LE BOURNAT
Theme park : A day in 1900 in Dordogne
Meet the villagers of Le Bournat by walking through the narrow streets of this village reconstructed with authentic Périgord stone.
The Château de Losse and its gardens
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...
Castle of Mareuil
Seat of one of the four baronies of Périgord
Château de Mareuil is a medieval castle located in the Périgord Vert region, high above the town of Mareuil. Built in the Middle Ages,...
Montreal Castle
Renaissance castle, historical monument
Located 7 km from Mussidan, the elegant Chateau de Montréal overlooks the valley of the Crempse This is a castle of the...
Church of 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.
Barrière Castle
A ruin in good condition
Barrière Castle dates from 1312 and was built by the Barrière family in the 13th century, with a keep surrounded by a moat...
National Museum of Prehistory
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...
Bourdeilles Castle
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...
Cave of 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...
Costi Museum
A remarkable collection of sculptures by the artist Costi
Under the remarkable vaults of the Petite Mission cellar, the former Saint Jacques presbytery in Bergerac is home to the...
Saint Sacerdos Cathedral, 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...
Fernand Desmoulin Museum
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...
The Maxange Cave
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...
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...