Discover the charms of Salon, Dordogne, Aquitaine

Halfway between the North Pole and the Equator, this lovely walk begins in a village whose flower beds have made it even more attractive. You'll admire the Notre Dame de l'Asomption church, then further south, you'll cross the Petit Mas marsh, part of a natural zone of ecological, faunistic and floristic interest. Along the way, you'll also come across a wash-house at the end of an unusual path, a post office that bears witness to a forgotten era, and the cippe du 45e parallèle, a stone surmounted by a terrestrial globe, indicating on the ground the precise location of the parallel?

The route starts in Vergt, capital of the strawberry, Bastide Royale with its central market hall. You will go through landscapes of woods and valleys which reveal a heritage of another time. Ultimate and timeless refuge of all the banished, the dense forests recall troubled times. Croquants, under Louis XIV, and maquis during the second world war established their camps there. In Cendrieux, you will follow in the footsteps of Napoleon. Your journey will lead you to the gates of Sainte Alvère in the valley of the Louyre.

Beautiful hike on the paths of a fertile plain, covered with strawberry fields, cattle and game farms. Three rivers take their source: the Louyre, the Caudeau, and the Vern. The originality of the village of Cendrieux lies in the design of a circular square, where magnificent bourgeois houses converge towards the fortified church of the 12th century, in Romanesque style. This church, classified as a historical monument, has a square and crenellated bell tower unique in the Périgord.

Between Journiac and Saint Avit de Vialard, the loop of Saint Mont proposes to go around a small valley. The plain and the plateau are dedicated to the forest, to agriculture and the hillsides

This walk does not present any major difficulties. Only two small hills punctuate the route, which offers a tour of various hamlets around the small village of Journiac.

The Fountains Loop, an 11.7 km hiking trail, takes you from fountain to fountain in Beauregard and Bassac.

A pleasant walk that will allow you to discover the countryside in complete tranquillity and without great difficulty. Long version: 15 km, short: 8.4 km

Between path and small road, discovery of the countryside.

"Between woods and meadows, from Saint-Avit to Journiac This walk is not difficult and goes through chestnut woods and meadows on the hillsides. It takes wide paths or small country roads alternating shady and sunny parts.

Welcome to the path of the motte castrale in Saint Félix de Villadeix The village has a long history. The parish church is a Romanesque church that was extensively altered in the 15th and 19th centuries. The chapel of Saint-Nicolas, located in the cemetery, dates from the 15th century. The chapel of Lapeyrouse, with its original architecture reminiscent of the cathedral of Saint-Front de Périgueux, was built in the 19th century. However, several elements testify to a much older occupation of the territory: a section of ancient road and a motte castrale from around the year 1000. The 3.5 km interpretation circuit of the motte castrale invites you to discover the little-known history of Saint Félix.

Located in the owners' walled garden, opposite their house, this former garage has been completely refurbished and offers all the comforts required for a successful stay. Le Chalet is a single-storey gite with a double bedroom.

This house is what is known in Périgord as a Chartreuse dating from the 17th and 18th centuries. You will be charmed by its antique furnishings, which blend perfectly with its style. The Chartreuse de Cendrieux has 7 bedrooms for 16 people.

Jean-Daniel and Michèle offer you three guest rooms ideally located in the centre of Périgord to discover this magnificent region, with a calm and friendly environment, ideal for recharging your batteries. Located in Cendrieux, Jean-Daniel and Michèle offer three guest rooms. On-site facilities include a gym, communal lounge, garden and terrace. Free Wi-Fi and private parking are available on site. The en suite bathrooms have showers, hairdryers and free toiletries. A continental breakfast is served every morning on site. During your stay you can take advantage of a spa. You can play table tennis on site or go hiking in the surrounding area.

Camping located in the countryside near a pond. Multiple offerings. fishing area, paddle boats, water slide 75 meters, snack bar, restaurant, pancake house at the lake.

Don't look any further, your holiday home is here! Come and find serenity in its landscaped garden and enjoy the peace and quiet. An elegant house with well-preserved architectural and historical features that play a part in its decoration. You couldn't ask for a better location for your visits, as you're at the heart of the Périgueux-Bergerac-Sarlat triangle.

Charming and quiet gite, located in the Périgord Noir, close to many tourist sites. The gite Le Hameau A la Margot is an elegant house with well preserved architectural elements that has two bedrooms for four persons.

DIX is a new French-English family-run restaurant in the beautiful village of Sainte-Alvère, serving delicious and imaginative dishes. We offer an ever-changing menu using quality ingredients that are seasonal, local and (where possible) organic. Our menu always offers a meat, fish and vegetarian option, and we cater for special dietary needs and vegans on request. Everything we use is fresh and homemade. In summer, enjoy our terrace and pretty interior courtyard.

In a 1200m2 space Go Kids Park is the new children's park for -10 year. In complete security, they will be able to evolve in different games and adapted to any age.

In total freedom of movement succeed in your RV mission by playing Contagion. The space station UNIVERMARS is infested with a terrible virus. The entire crew is also infested and wants to take control of the station. In teams of up to 4 Players, fight these infested zombies and try to save this fundamental mission for the future of the blue planet. Equipped with ultra high-definition glasses, you will be able to play with total freedom of movement on more than 250 square meters and with ultra-sophisticated equipment for a duration of 15 minutes. For your little ones, the HOT DOG SOFA will offer you our tasty hot dogs or other croque-monsieur and drinks with waffles and ice cream for dessert.

In a 1600 square meter complex, Lazzer City is the largest in France. Play in a futuristic maze with unusual scenic features on a scale of 1:1. Play as a team, and have fun with the latest Laser technology in the abandoned city of Univercity and in an incredible decor. For 20 minutes, come and experience exhilarating moments and take home lasting memories. If hungry, the HOT DOG SOFA offers tasty hot dogs or croque-monsieur and drinks with waffles and ice cream for dessert.

Farm visit and product tasting by appointment. Attend the Périgueux and Vergt night markets. Country meals at the farm in July and August.

This picnic area is close to the city stadium. 5 tables with attached benches, parking nearby.

This picnic area is located at the Coteau du Croquant (arboretum & forest park) at the entrance to the park. 5 tables with attached benches, parking nearby, sanitary facilities on site.

In Vergt, located in the Côteau du Croquant forest park, the arboretum can be discovered by walking along its paths, which are equipped with educational panels. Take a walk along the cliff to discover the history of Vergt through the centuries. Don't miss the panoramic terrace and the open-air theatre. As for the rest, don't hesitate to get lost and settle down on the banks to immerse yourself in the forest ecosystem. Guided walks twice a week in July and August. Further information: +33 5 53 03 45 10.

We have been producing strawberries for 3 generations with varieties adapted to the different seasons. The raspberry we grow is a very tasty, finely flavored remontant variety. Our jams, jellies and syrups are the subtle mixture of the fruit, cane sugar in a copper cauldron (for a regular cooking), according to a traditional method respecting the natural and fruity flavors of the fruit without adding colorants or preservatives. By appointment all year round. Sale at the farm every day except Sunday and holidays from 2pm to 8pm. Off season by appointment. We welcome you and organize visits, by appointment, throughout the seasons.

Just 30 minutes from the heart of Périgueux, in Saint-Amand de Vergt, lies a unique place. The Lac de Neufont will delight young and old, sports enthusiasts and gudgeon teasers alike, as well as siesta sand hunters and swimming enthusiasts. Surrounded by tall trees that provide welcome shade in summer, Lac de Neufont is a haven of tranquillity in the heart of wild, green countryside. Unsupervised swimming. Free admission. Only 1 beach accessible in 2023.

The Napoleon Museum in The Pommerie at Cendrieux in the Dordogne, opens to the public its private collection of the Imperial Family’s souvenirs. For the first time more than five hundred objects, paintings and sculptures, of which one hundred and fifty are noted by the Bureau of Historique Monuments, are shown by the descendants of the Bonaparte family. Individual guided visit during opening dates ; groups are welcom with appointment. Visit in french, english or spanish. Advantage with the Grand Périgueux Tourism Pass: Free entry

The Puygauthier farm, located 15 km from Périgueux in the Périgord Blanc region, specialises in foie gras and duck products. We are committed to keeping the foie gras tradition alive. A guided tour (booking required) will introduce you to our trade and our expertise.

Several wooden tables (3,4).

Several wooden tables (3,4) available in the magnificent village hall.

In a completely renovated frame, come to discover a simple and delicious cooking elaborated with fresh products. A terrace with a closed and raised garden, to enjoy peaceful evenings.

Bar - Restaurant with terrace under the Vergt market hall. Open every day except Wednesday. We offer drinks, cocktails, ice cream, local and world dishes. We work with fresh, quality local produce.

La Guinguette de Neufont welcomes you to a festive and friendly atmosphere by the water. Enjoy traditional cuisine for lunch and dinner, regular concerts, and an ideal setting to relax with friends and family. Reservations can only be made by telephone!!!

Domaine de Potofayol is 15 minutes from Périgueux on the road to Sarlat. It's a little corner of Polynesia in the heart of Périgord. An authentic Périgord farmhouse with a square courtyard (and swimming pool) set in 30 wooded hectares with a pond, the Domaine de Potofayol offers bed and breakfast and self-catering accommodation, as well as takeaway meals (Polynesian dishes) on reservation. A private wellness area lets you relax in the jacuzzi and sauna and enjoy Polynesian massages by the owner.

Les sales gosses de Gisèle is a restaurant in the middle of the forest. Come and enjoy a meal while listening to a good concert.

In a setting where nature stretches as far as the eye can see near Le Bugue, enjoy the shaded terrace of a hundred-year-old oak tree and the kitchen of chef Laurent Gueguen, a chef with long international experience and one of the 3 stars in the Michelin Guide. The restaurant is open to all and only for lunch. With a score of 17/20 on golf magazine of July 2014, you will taste the best tartar of the region, 300g entrecotes and homemade desserts at very competitive prices. A little piece of paradise in the middle of the Périgord Noir.

DIX is a new French-English family-run restaurant in the beautiful village of Sainte-Alvère, serving delicious and imaginative dishes. We offer an ever-changing menu using quality ingredients that are seasonal, local and (where possible) organic. Our menu always offers a meat, fish and vegetarian option, and we cater for special dietary needs and vegans on request. Everything we use is fresh and homemade. In summer, enjoy our terrace and pretty interior courtyard.

Located in the hamlet of Salon with its 12th-century church, on a 4-hectare property, Domaine du Bourg Salon in Périgord Blanc offers a two-bedroom gîte for six people. Enjoy the surroundings and relax in the heated swimming pool and infrared sauna.

The Gîtes de la Joubertie, set in a vast wooded and undulating park, welcome you to an idyllic setting close to the most beautiful tourist sites in Périgord. Whether you come for a week of relaxation or an outdoor adventure, our L'Ostal gîte is the ideal place to enjoy the region. Our gîte is a fully renovated, comfortable, single-storey accommodation of approximately 72m², comprising a living room, a fully equipped kitchen, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 2 terraces overlooking the pool and garden, with the possibility of adding a cot if required. Take a break, enjoy the large garden with your family and relax by our secure swimming pool or explore the surrounding area.

The Gîtes de la Joubertie, set in a vast wooded and undulating park, welcome you to an idyllic setting close to the most beautiful tourist sites in the Périgord. Whether you come for a week of relaxation or an outdoor adventure, our gîte Le Cantou is the ideal place to enjoy the region. Our gîte is a fully renovated, comfortable, single-storey accommodation of around 36m². It comprises a living room, fitted kitchen, 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom and 1 terrace overlooking the pool and garden, with the option of adding a cot if required. Take a break, enjoy the large garden, relax by our secure swimming pool or explore the surrounding area.

Two independent gîtes, 90m² and 115m², are available on an 80-hectare property in Salon, Périgord Blanc. Enjoy the vineyards, vegetable garden, truffle farm and private pond for no-kill fishing. Mushroom picking possible in season. Located 26 km from Périgueux, the gîtes offer easy access to Le Bugue (28 km) and Les Eyzies (28 km). Shops 5 km away in Vergt. From June to September, a 9mx4m saltwater swimming pool and ping-pong table are available. The gîtes can be rented together. The first has three bedrooms, one of which is on the first floor, with en-suite shower room and WC. The second, air-conditioned, has a living room, fitted kitchen, three bedrooms upstairs, and separate WC.

In the Périgord Blanc region, Domaine Les Mareillauds is an 80-hectare estate where you can enjoy vineyards, a vegetable garden, a truffle farm (can be visited in season) and a private pond where no-kill fishing is permitted (equipment can be lent by the owner). Mushroom picking available in season. Two types of accommodation are available. 90m² gîte with living room, equipped kitchen and dining room. Living room with sofa, TV and fireplace (wood supplied). Fully equipped kitchen with oven, microwave and dishwasher. Ground-floor bedroom (160x200), shower room (washing machine), separate WC. Upstairs, two bedrooms (140x200). Terrace with stone barbecue. Two parking spaces. Shared swimming pool (9m x 4m, 1.40m deep, salt water) from June to September. Ping-pong table and dryer. Baby equipment on request.

In the Périgord Blanc region, Domaine Les Mareillauds is an 80-hectare estate where you can enjoy vineyards, a vegetable garden, a truffle farm (can be visited in season) and a private pond where no-kill fishing is permitted (equipment can be lent by the owner). Mushroom picking available in season. Two types of accommodation are available. 115m² gîte with fully-equipped kitchen, air-conditioned living room and fireplace. Three bedrooms (140x200), shower room, WC. Terrace, barbecue, parking. Laundry room (washing machine, dryer, freezer) in barn. Shared swimming pool (June to September), table tennis. Baby equipment on request. Shared swimming pool, open from early June to late September.

In the heart of the Périgord countryside, you'll find a haven of peace in this 59 m² gite. The gite has 2 bedrooms, one with a double bed (140cm) and the other with a pull-out bed. Fitted kitchen, living room with sofa bed, bathroom. Private terrace.

In the heart of the Périgord countryside, you'll find a haven of peace in this 45 m² gite. The gite has 1 bedroom with a 160cm bed and a 90cm bed. Fitted kitchen, living room with sofa bed, bathroom. Private terrace.

In the heart of the Périgord countryside, you'll find a haven of peace in this 66 m² gite. The gite has 2 bedrooms; one with a 160cm bed and a 90cm bed, and the other with 2 90cm beds. Fitted kitchen, living room with sofa bed, bathroom. Private terrace.

In the heart of the Périgord countryside, you'll find a haven of peace in this 51 m² gite. The gite has 1 bedroom with a 160cm bed. Fitted kitchen, living room, bathroom. Private terrace.