Things to do in Dordogne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine: The Best Sights & Landmarks

January 18, 2022 Velvet Mowry

Dordogne (French pronunciation: ​[dɔʁdɔɲ]; Occitan: Dordonha) is a department in southwestern France, with its prefecture in Périgueux. The department is located in the region of Nouvelle-Aquitaine between the Loire Valley and the Pyrenees, and is named after the Dordogne river that runs through it. It corresponds roughly with the ancient county of Périgord.
Restaurants in Dordogne

1. Les Noyeraies du Landers

impasse du Lander, 24200, Sarlat-la-Caneda France +33 5 53 59 24 57 [email protected] http://www.ets-aussel.com
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5.0 based on 469 reviews

Les Noyeraies du Landers

Reviewed By SuzieSarahDavies - Tavistock, United Kingdom

We have just returned from Les Noyeraies Du Lander where we spent a lovely couple of hours. We were welcomed by Julien, the owner, then Manolo took over and gave us the most interesting talk about walnuts from planting, growing, harvesting and all the many processes that goes to producing high quality walnuts and other products. We sampled different coated walnuts and a cake, all quite delicious. We bought some walnut oil to take back to England, which will also remind us of a great tour. Just to say Manolo made such an effort to translate each stage into English and was a real star.

2. Cathedrale St-Front

Place de la Clautre, Perigueux France +33 5 53 53 23 62 http://www.tourisme-perigueux.fr
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4.5 based on 1,002 reviews

Cathedrale St-Front

Reviewed By ericVvB - Barendrecht, The Netherlands

Nice walking inside and the chandeliers take our breath away. Even when there is a service ongoing and when you are quite, You may visit parts of the building.

3. Chateau des Milandes

Chateau des Milandes Les Milandes, 24250 Castelnaud-la-Chapelle France +33 5 53 59 31 21 [email protected] http://www.milandes.com
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4.5 based on 1,634 reviews

Chateau des Milandes

Built in 1489, the stunning Chateau des Milandes in the heart of the Black Perigord on the south bank of the Dordogne became home to the black American singer and dancer Josephine Baker in 1947. Baker had become the toast of the Parisian cabaret scene in the ‘20s, being one of the most famous and highly paid entertainers of her day. A French citizen by marriage, during World War II, her status as an international star also enabled her to work covertly for the French Resistance, for which she received the Croix de Guerre. The castle is dedicated to Josephine Baker. In the grounds, bird of prey display with eagle owl and eagle; the garden is a lovely place. Brasserie is open april to first november.

Reviewed By Intlxpatr - Pensacola, United States

This chateau is beautiful. Just seeing it, and the grounds, and eating at the cafe is an enchanting and memorable experience. We toured the castle, but photos are forbidden and there are signs everywhere to remind you. So call me shallow, but I loved the gift shop and was able to find some really neat things for my grandchildren, unusual, lovely and well priced. There is a falconry exhibit throughout the day, There are self guided vox boxes that you are given, and places to hang them when you are about to leave.

4. La Ferme de Manestrugeas

Lieu Dit Manestrigeas, 24290, Montignac France +33 6 76 55 83 99 http://www.fermedemanestrugeas.com
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4.5 based on 13 reviews

La Ferme de Manestrugeas

5. Chateau de Commarque

24260 Les Eyzies-de-Tayac-Sireuil France +33 5 53 59 00 25 [email protected] http://www.commarque.com
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4.5 based on 1,049 reviews

Chateau de Commarque

Castle of Commarque, the adventure from Prehistory to the Middle Ages Once upon a time, in a legendary valley, there was a grandiose pile of stones where dungeons and fortified castle, troglodytes and prehistoric grotto were superimposed on a rocky outcrop in a breathtaking landscape. You will engrave the stone with Cro-Magnon, you will draw with the bow like a true knight, you will draw with the pen the poems of the courtly love. You will discover the mysteries of Commarque through games and workshops, medieval investigation but also with free tours, guided tours, exhibitions and 3D projections. Adventure awaits you at Commarque Castle! The ticket includes: free visit, games of yesteryear, exhibitions and 3D projections. During holidays and school holidays are included: guided tours and workshops (archery, stone sculpture, draw me a castle, parietal layout, medieval calligraphy). Medieval survey with small supplement

Reviewed By Marosja - Auderghem, Belgium

We found this place in the book and prospects. And also was close on our way. GPS worked and short walk from parking lot under the trees is great. Go in the morning to enjoy it more. It was a sunny day and when you see valley opened is amazing. No cars, no noise, just history and nature. Greatly recommended for those who love this combination. Real oasis for relax. Small info tables, kiosk to buy a ticket, get your written guide in english and go. Start with meadows, stream, caves under the rock and castle. And “english” private castle on the opposite side. Private, no access. Enjoy as much as possible and let enough time to walk around. Climb to keep to learn castle history since 13 century, with genealogy aa well. Admirable job done by the owner. My respect and all best wishes to continue. Years of precise reconstruction. Middle age games for young and adults. What an idea! Only thing I was missing was a book, booklet to buy and bring piece of it to home. But it remains in us and our pictures.

6. Chateau de Castelnaud

Musee de la guerre au Moyen Age, 24250 Castelnaud-la-Chapelle France +33 5 53 31 30 00 [email protected] http://castelnaud.com/
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4.5 based on 2,573 reviews

Chateau de Castelnaud

Reviewed By phillipgodfreyv

Thoroughly enjoyed the walk around and through the chateau rooms, we were there for quite a few hours as there is so much to see and do and also fantastic views across the Dordogne Valley.

7. Chateau de Beynac

Route du Chateau, 24220 Beynac-et-Cazenac France +33 5 53 29 50 40 [email protected] http://www.chateau-beynac.com
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4.5 based on 2,352 reviews

Chateau de Beynac

Beynac, the most authentic Feudal Fortress of the Perigord. Visitor, welcome to the Feudal Fortress of Beynac. Here, between sky ans earth, time has stopped. Perched high on a cliff at breath-taking heights, the Castle of Beynac acts as a stone sentinel, which for nine centuries, has watched over the Dordogne. Château de Beynac is the most authentic Castle of the Périgord and one of the highlights of the Dordogne. Visiting Château de Beynac is an absolutlely unique and unforgetable experience, a never ending journey of discovery. Open all year, every day. From april until october, guided visit (in French) included in the ticket price. Departures every 30 minutes from 10 AM to 12 AM and from 2 PM to 6:30 PM Last departure 6:30 PM. Enjoy your visit at Beynac, the most emblematic Fortress of the Perigord!

Reviewed By docko1 - Chicago, United States

Unlike, say, Commarque, which is still only partially standing, Beynac is intact and well cared for. This fortified chateau is beautifully situated above the river, with spectacular views, even on to other such wonderful buildings. We spend two great hours there and learned a lot. Also, I'm devoted to small Romanesque churches, and the one at Beynac, perched on the edge of a precipice, is terrific.

8. The Maison Forte de Reignac

D706, 24620 Tursac France +33 5 53 50 69 54 [email protected] http://www.maison-forte-reignac.com
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4.5 based on 1,128 reviews

The Maison Forte de Reignac

Reviewed By Richlma

Had an excellent visit to the castle set in the rock side, Guide book in English given to us which was very informative. The have done an excellent job renovating the castle, and I am sure parents and children will thoroughly enjoy the experience. No cafe on site however, just back down the road Les Eyzies de Tayac , had several cafes and bars. An excellent day out.

9. Chateau de Bridoire

Chateau Bridoire, 24240 Ribagnac, Bergerac France +33 5 53 58 11 74 http://www.chateaudebridoire.com
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4.5 based on 766 reviews

Chateau de Bridoire

Reviewed By richarde616 - London, United Kingdom

A really lovely family day out. The chateau was recently rescued from extreme dilapidation by the Guyot family, who have created a fascinating and entertaining attraction over the last 6/7 years. The building has been lovingly restored and filled with a whole variety of room re-creations. Of particular joy is the informal nature of the chateau. You are free to wander pretty much everywhere and in several rooms old-fashioned games are laid out for the children (and adults!) to enjoy. You can also try on some armour and chain mail. But that’s not all, the grounds are also filled with medieval type games to pass the time. Chuck in some horses, an ice cream and a cave to explore, we loved it :-)

10. Vesunna

20 rue du 26e Regiment D Infanterie Parc de Vésone, 24000, Perigueux France +33 5 53 53 00 92 [email protected] http://www.perigueux-vesunna.fr
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4.5 based on 562 reviews

Vesunna

UNIQUE ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE Visit a unique museum in France which is protecting a vast gallo-roman house vestiges, the Vésone Domus. Opened since 2003, in the heart of archaeological and plants park, Vesunna offers a 3000 m2 itinerary of permanent presentation of antique Perigueux. AN ARCHITECTURE BY JEAN NOUVEL Jean Nouvel the building project architect has completed a great number of works throughout the world. He is in particular the architect of the Quai Branly museum in Paris. A large umbrella, which is protecting the antic walls, floats above it. From the mezzanines, an impressive view opens onto the vestiges. Further on, the high glass walls reveal the landscaped gardens of the Vesone Tower and the IVth century rampart vestiges. The building is like a window onto the past which is buried under the modern city.

Reviewed By eddie365 - Alrewas, United Kingdom

What a wonderful experience visiting this exceptional Roman villa complex that has been excavated and expertly enveloped in a weatherproof building. The space is light and airy, the attention to detail is fascinating, and you can really visualise what you are seeing and how it looked in its heyday. There is an excellent film that is worth seeing to show the development of the site and aide visualisation that runs for about 10 minutes and alternates between French and English. The audio guide is functional, and dual / triple language descriptions around the exhibit would be useful for non-French speakers, but this is not to detract fom a great experience,

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