Enchanting Discoveries in Neuvic, Dordogne, Aquitaine

This route allows you to follow the greenway on the left bank of the Isle between Neuvic and Sourzac, or to follow the river on foot on the right bank from Douzillac. To start cycling, go to Neuvic S/ L'Isle, near the reproductions of wooden and clay houses typical of the Double, near the river.

A beautiful, fairly shady loop, combining wooded parts with a crossing of small villages, with views over the unspoilt countryside. The route is quite varied and hilly, on unpaved paths, except at the end. It also allows you to discover some remarkable heritage features.

The path starts from the river bank, continues quietly up the slopes, via peaceful hamlets, mainly along pleasant paths in the undergrowth. It then descends to the valley, offering a vast panorama and passing pretty fountains.

The loop starts gently from the hamlet of Puyastier to the fountain of Fratteau by shady forest paths with a nice view on the noble lair The second part of the loop includes a large open area to finish on the many pigeon houses of the hamlet of Puyastier.

The walk begins quietly with the discovery of charming hamlets with a rich built heritage (Bernardoux, Mauriac) to continue in the forest and finally return to the starting point by the charming streets of the village. The village was inhabited 15,000 years before our era, as evidenced by objects from the Magadalene period discovered on various sites. However, it is the Gallo-Roman remains that give us the first precise information on the history of Douzillac and Mauriac, two names testify to this: Dulciliacum and Marius which became Douzillac and Mauriac.

The Isle is a river on which a lot of merchandise was transported between the Périgord and the Gironde. They were transported by flat-bottomed boats that were towed from the shore to their place of origin.

Route around the village of Saint Severin d'Estissac through small roads and forest tracks. The return to the village offers a panorama on the village and the surrounding landscape, on the edge of the Landais forest.

This walk to be done in family will make you discover the village of St Séverin coiled between hills, brooks and forest of Landais made up of maritime pines, oaks and hornbeams. The village is bordered by two streams coming from two fountains which form "La Crempsoulie" (1st category stream). Most of the architecture is typically local: roofs made of canal tiles, stone houses dating from the 17th and 18th centuries.

A pleasant loop to discover the local heritage, combining bucolic landscapes and pretty wooded paths. The route offers several beautiful views of the castle of Grignols (ancient medieval fortress) and the green valley of the Vern.

In the village and in a renovated room, Extra has become a landmark restaurant for burgers lovers. Fresh, local and varied products and the ability to compose himself his own burger or salad make its own unique experience. Map of hot and cold drinks, homemade ice cream. street-side terrace: 30 places; courtyard: 12 seats

Discover the authentic charm of the gîte La Petite Maison, nestled in the heart of Neuvic in the Dordogne. This characterful gîte with reversible air conditioning invites you to enjoy a peaceful stay, where modern comfort blends with the picturesque atmosphere of the Périgord countryside. Ideal for a couple, the gîte is a charming, light-filled duplex, comprising a living room with sofa bed and bathroom with walk-in shower. The staircase leads to a bedroom with a 160cm mezzanine bed. The patio offers a sheltered, open-air relaxation area, ideal for unwinding. La Petite Maison welcomes you to Neuvic for one or more nights, with cleaning and heating included in the price.

Renovated flat on the first floor in a house located in a hamlet. Near shops and main leisure activities. Journey with equipped kitchen and living-room Bedroom 1: 1 140-bed Bathroom with WC. Electrical heating. Shared court with garden and barbecue. Private garage and parking. The must: - The proximity with shops - Renovated flat

Nice 3-star campsite with 77 spacious and shady spots on Isle river banks, beside the Renaissance castle and arboretum, for nature, tranquillity and fishing lovers. If you ahave neither tent nor caravan, hire a mobil-home or a canvas bungalow present on site. Each week, during high season, the very near leisure area offers theme parties (karaoke, dance, concert). Enjoy playing tennis, swimming in the next-to-door swimming pool with water slide, or fishing in the 2nd category fishing river. You are 600 meters from village center, for your shopping or day-market.

Welcome to “Grand Mur”! Périgord lovers, we will be happy to welcome you for the discovery of the region that you choose. You will have a bedroom of 24m2 with a 140-bed on the first floor of the comfortable house. You have children or you would like to share your journey with friends? Two other bedrooms (15m2 and 12m2 with each a 140-bed) can be rent, you will share activities and bathroom. You will enjoy the living-room to read, discuss or play board games. Near you have several activities. You can also have a relaxing time, play ping-pong in a park or fishing in the Isle River. Also, a complete breakfast composed of local or handmade products. o Spoken languages French and English o Equipment Ping-pong table Swing o Rates 2022 rates Room 1: 60€/night Room 1 and 2: 100€/night Room 1,2 and 3: 140/night Tourist tax: 0.55€ • Payment methods Cheques and postal orders – Cash

This house is ideally located in a quiet area 1.6 km from the shops in the town center and less than 1 km from the Neuvic caviar and the Veyssière mill. The 70 m² house, very bright, is made up of an independent kitchen with plenty of storage space, a living room with a sofa bed and TV. Beige bedroom: 1 bed 140 + TV Blue bedroom: 2 single beds Bathroom, separate wc. The house is fully equipped: Dishwasher, washing machine, combination freezer, microwave, wifi, oil central heating. The beds are made on arrival. A short balcony on 2 sides of the house with a view of the park. Outside, the large enclosed wooded grounds of 3,800 m² allow you to enjoy the barbecue and the garden furniture or take a nap in the shade of the trees.

The estate, located in Neuvic in the Dordogne, covers 20 hectares bordered by two rivers: the Isle and the Vern. It was on this estate that Caviar de Neuvic chose to create a fish farm dedicated to breeding sturgeon to produce its famous caviar. With humorous commentary and unusual anecdotes, the guide will explain how our modern farming methods respect both the fish and nature. He will reveal the passion that drives us when we care for the sturgeon and make the caviar. You'll be able to feed the fish and, with the equipment provided, stroke some large sturgeon. The visit that follows will be enough to convince you that, with experience, farmed caviar has become better and healthier than the wild caviar that has now disappeared.

Extend your caviar experience with the producer’s meal! Come and taste excellence over a meal. Recipes made to measure at the estate by our chef in order to appreciate the best of our products. Example of dishes: - Sturgeon soup accompanied by rouille and homemade croutons - Almond cream, slice of smoked sturgeon steak and a layer of caviar butter - Sturgeon steak and mashed potatoes topped with caviar quenelle - Chocolate mousse or farm ice cream the +: - The freshness of products in a short circuit from producer to consumer - The possibility of purchasing a picnic basket made up of products from the Caviar de Neuvic grocery store: wrap with smoked salmon or sturgeon, caviar butter, lobster butter, rillettes, marinated sturgeon, bread, cutlery, water, dessert.

The host bedroom « Chez Kinou » is situated two feet of the forest of the Double in a hamlet of character where the houses all rocks apparent were preserved to their authenticity. The bedroom, bright and flirtatious, is decorated with elegance and simplicity where predominate a wood and a rock. Bedroom 1 upstair: 20m²: 1 bed 140 + 1 bed 90. Restroom and WC The breakfast may be served a flowered terrace on beautiful days or in the kitchen decorated nicely. The path of St Jacques of Compostelle thus a hiking loop passed at feet of the house. proximity, swimming pool and aquatic slides, leisure centre, castle, mill, restaurants… The + : -the charms of the character house -the proximity to restaurants, sites and activities

Pretty and old perigourdine house from the 17th century full-renovated attached to the old mill from the same period. In front of the house, a path gives access to an island of more than one hectare. Nestled in a green setting, bordered on one side by the Vern stream and on the other by the mill canal, a charming dovecote sits on the edge of a small pond. The house is composed of a huge living-room with sofa and chimney, a kitchen and 3 bedrooms with each its own bathroom/WC: Bedroom 1: 1 140-bed + 1 90-bed Bedroom 2: 1 140-bed Bedroom 3: 1 140-bed Reversible air conditioner. The ‘Pigeonnier’, which can only be used from June to September, has a small kitchen, a ladder to the bedroom: 1 140-bed. Washbasin/WC. Unenclosed land. 4 bike loan. The must: - Le Pigeonnier - Charm of the house

Discover the city centre of Neuvic and its history with a paper support free-available at the Tourism Office: a numbered map with main interests points, completed with anecdotes and historical facts.

Free and permanent hot spot, accessible inside the Tourist Office (during opening hours) and around the building.

Saint Pierre and Saint Paul church, Romanesque dome with apse from the XIXth century. The old part of the church does not seem to go back beyond 1130 approximatively. The church, built in the 12th and 13th centuries, was a Romanesque edifice. During centuries, successive reorganizations added a gothic touch to it. The antique physiognomy of the church has been retouched by the main restoration which lasted from 1875 to 1885. The Renaissance has made considerable changes on the edifice, probably several damaged due to the Hundred-War.

Other services: restaurant Collection of trees and shrubs on 6 hectares (oaks, viburnum, dogwoods, maple trees, peonies…): the walk allows to discover the diversity of forms, colours and perfumes of the vegetal world. Feeders, nesting boxes, insects shelter and fallow areas have been developed since the park became a shelter of the L.P.O in 2006. And for more childish pleasures, a ludic course where Choukie the Choucas and a chessboard are waiting for you. Possibility to have picnic.

This very sunny picnic area is located on the banks of the Isle along the cycle route greenway of the Vallée de l'Isle. Come and have a good time on a leisure center equipped with activities for all. Admission is free. On site: 9 picnic tables accessible all year round. Petanque. Restaurant Le Cilaos. During the summer, the leisure center offers: Mini-golf, bowling alley, zip line (6-14 years), spider, trampolines (4-9 years), mist sprayer, volleyball net, ferry across the Isle River giving access to the swimming pool with water slides, pedal boat (to be confirmed), electric boat trip: One-hour trip at the controls of a license-free boat on the Isle River and snack bar.

The bicycle service area is located at the Leisure base, on the banks of the Isle along the Isle Valley greenway cycle route. Come and have a good time on a leisure center equipped with activities for all. Admission is free. On site: 9 sunny picnic tables accessible all year round. Petanque. Restaurant Le Cilaos. During the summer, the leisure center offers: Mini-golf, bowling alley, zip line (6-14 years), spider, trampolines (4-9 years), mist sprayer, volleyball net, ferry across the Isle River giving access to the swimming pool with water slides, pedal boat (to be confirmed), electric boat trip: One-hour trip at the controls of a license-free boat on the Isle River and snack bar.

A Neuvic "a corner of Double" has been developed, by setting up doubleaudes houses and a pond, a few steps from the greenway and the caviar of Neuvic. Four picnic tables are installed in the shade for a gourmet break. One of the main characteristics of the Double is its habitat. The stone is non-existent there, the old houses were built of wood, earth and straw.

For the occasion of the 73rd “Félibrée” in Neuvic, a “Double place” has been arranged, by setting up “Doubleaudes” houses and a pond from two steps of the Greenway and Neuvic’s caviar. With the tips of Lilian Longaud, the exact copy of a house in the village Lagarde in Saint-Michel de Double has been realised by Gilbert Vergnaud, craftsman, specialized in this kind of construction. One of the main characteristics of the Double is its habitat. The stone is non-existent, old houses was built with wood, stones and straw. The Double nearly take half of Neuvic Canton. The mysterious forest “Sylva Edobola” from the XVIIIth century became, with work and willingness of its inhabitants a privileged region where we find true nature. Permanent accessibility of the site, free access. Picnic tables.

In Neuvic "a corner of Double" has been developed, by setting up doubleaudes houses and a pond, a few steps from the greenway and the caviar of Neuvic. Four picnic tables are installed in the shade for a gourmet break. One of the main characteristics of the Double is its habitat. The stone is non-existent there, the old houses were built of wood, earth and straw.

The estate, located in Neuvic in the Dordogne, covers 20 hectares bordered by two rivers: the Isle and the Vern. It was on this estate that Caviar de Neuvic chose to create a fish farm dedicated to breeding sturgeon to produce its famous caviar. With humorous commentary and unusual anecdotes, the guide will explain how our modern farming methods respect both the fish and nature. He will reveal the passion that drives us when we care for the sturgeon and make the caviar. You'll be able to feed the fish and, with the equipment provided, stroke some large sturgeon. The visit that follows will be enough to convince you that, with experience, farmed caviar has become better and healthier than the wild caviar that has now disappeared.

In the village and in a renovated room, Extra has become a landmark restaurant for burgers lovers. Fresh, local and varied products and the ability to compose himself his own burger or salad make its own unique experience. Map of hot and cold drinks, homemade ice cream. street-side terrace: 30 places; courtyard: 12 seats

In the heart of the village, Pomme Dorée team welcomes you in a rustic frame, with tables on terrace on summer. Traditional cooking, pizza, fish and take-away. Specialities : Tournedos Rossini, Scallops cups with candied tomatoes, homemade tarte tatin. Child's menu.

On the banks of the Isle, in a warm and atypical setting, the Cilaos offers you an evolving cuisine respecting the seasonality of the products with a local supply. Come and discover the lunch formula, to everyone's taste, in a bucolic setting. In the evening, reserve yourself an exceptional moment in a welcoming and elegant atmosphere. Example of dishes: -the creamy egg, accompanied by a puree of Jerusalem artichokes, bacon, truffle and croutons. -fillet of red mullet in white butter, carrot puree with cumbava, gnocchi and baby spinach. -Paris-Brest revisited with milk chocolate, praline heart and Perigord nuts. Most : -The panoramic view of the Isle River - refined seasonal cuisine Culinary specialties: Gastronomic cooking New French cuisine

Situated in Planèze, Le Kayola welcome you in a convivial place. Local kitchen and plancha, on site or to takeaway. Organisation of your events: groups meal, birthdays (homemade cake). Specialities: - Homemade aperitif “Le Kayomiel” - Grilled shrimps and squid on plancha - Flambéed prawns - Foie gras and homemade pastries 2 air-conditioned room (40 persons + 30 persons), 1 terrace (30 person). The must: - Local quality-kitchen, homemade - Convivial welcome and takeaway service Culinary specialities: Traditional kitchen Places number: 70

Extend your caviar experience with the producer’s meal! Come and taste excellence over a meal. Recipes made to measure at the estate by our chef in order to appreciate the best of our products. Example of dishes: - Sturgeon soup accompanied by rouille and homemade croutons - Almond cream, slice of smoked sturgeon steak and a layer of caviar butter - Sturgeon steak and mashed potatoes topped with caviar quenelle - Chocolate mousse or farm ice cream the +: - The freshness of products in a short circuit from producer to consumer - The possibility of purchasing a picnic basket made up of products from the Caviar de Neuvic grocery store: wrap with smoked salmon or sturgeon, caviar butter, lobster butter, rillettes, marinated sturgeon, bread, cutlery, water, dessert.

The Twelfth Hour is a restaurant in Périgord Blanc in Douzillac near Neuvic, run by Yannick and Clara, a couple passionate about both cooking and people! La Douzieme Heure offers you a menu of refined dishes promoting short circuits. It is a contemporary but unpretentious cuisine with marked flavors and touches of originality. Take a seat in the dining room or on the terrace opposite the village church, a bucolic setting to appreciate the delicacy of the dishes, which change with the seasons. Yannick has been a chef for 25 years, he has worked in several restaurants to gain experience and define his style (luxury brasserie, starred restaurant...). Clara specializes in pastry, trained with the Compagnons du Devoir. The Twelfth Hour is also a place to meet up with friends at the end of the day to enjoy tapas!

The restaurant offers fast food, made from fresh produce. Jean-Luc, baker by trade, makes himself the dough of his pizzas and his famous flames with the flavors of Alsace, his region of origin. His wife Linda provides the service. Generous plates, grills, burgers, salads and Alsatian dishes are also à la carte, to be enjoyed on the spot or to take away. 1 room (capacity: 50 seats), 1 terrace (capacity: 50), 1 room in the bar (capacity: 20). The most: the organization of themed parties animated by orchestras, the broadcast of games on giant screen (bar side). Examples of dishes: - Alsatian flames - Burger at La Trappe d'Echourgnac - Simmental Entrecôte - Sauerkraut From September to June: open for lunch (except Thursday and Sunday) and for dinner (except Thursday) July and August: open for lunch (except Thursday and Sunday) and for dinner.

In his kitchen, where you can watch him at work, Raphaël concocts inventive dishes using fresh produce combined with a touch of exotic flavours. He changes the menu every week. Marie-Hélène welcomes you with a smile in a cosy stone building or on the terrace decorated with a bread oven. Booking required. 1 indoor dining room and a shaded summer terrace decorated with flowers Sample dishes: - Grignols goat's cheese with vegetable tartare - Duck breast with honey and ginger - Orange nougat ice cream with Grand Marnier

This address promises a high-flying gastronomic experience. The creations of Louis Festa, a talented young chef, honor local seasonal produce with finesse and originality. Choose the number of dishes you would like to enjoy, and let your eyes and taste buds marvel at the surprise meal: unique, creative plates, created according to the chef's inspiration, as part of a responsible approach to promoting local produce. Sample dishes : - Trout from St Astier aquaponie, mushroom foam from Chancelade and walnut oil from Moulin de la Veyssière - Chef's signature dish: Green lentils from Sainbiose farm in 3 textures - Malledent farm beef with Japanese barbecue, Chantérac garden celery, red wine jus - Garden figs, fig sorbet and honey cream from Claire Lamargot

In the heart of the city, opposite the market hall, this traditional restaurant offers French family cuisine, made from fresh produce. Cyril, in the kitchen, and Anaïs, in the dining room, have created a varied menu and invent a new menu every day. Family meals, workers' meals, themed evenings in winter. 2 rooms (capacity: 32 and 36 people), 1 terrace (capacity: 30). Examples of dishes: - Prime rib - Duck breast skewer - Hearty mixed salads - Omelets - Veal chop - Homemade crème brûlée The daily menu is announced on the restaurant's Facebook page, suggestions on the slate (wines and dishes).

The Maison Hubert Faure is spacious and airy, with high ceilings and large windows, spread over two floors. This gite has five rooms for ten people. Private swimming pool.

In the heart of the village of Neuvic, this independent house is ideal for a large family with its spacious rooms and its enclosed wooded grounds. A stone's throw away, there are many activities available to you, swimming, canoeing, games and treasure hunts, but also hiking in the woods or on the bike route greenway, gourmet tours (foie gras, caviar, walnut oil, honey ...), castles and mills.

Ideally located a stone's throw from the center of Neuvic and close to the shops, La Sucrière welcomes you to a peaceful setting. The 10m² twin-bedded room is independent and on the first floor. It has direct access to the outside. Access to the shower room (Italian shower) and private WC, just a few steps from the room, is via the small courtyard, adding a picturesque touch to your stay. Our homemade breakfast, made with local produce, is served on the terrace in fine weather, or in the family kitchen. At the table d?hôtes, you?ll be invited to share a convivial moment over a gourmet meal featuring fresh local produce. Perfect location for a Périgord getaway: close to the Veyssière mill, Neuvic caviar, hiking trails, river, château...

Drainage area and water supply for motorhomes. We also offer a wide range of other services: carwash, vehicle maintenance and repair on request, 24-hour breakdown assistance, vehicle rental (cars and vans), private parking under video surveillance, storage boxes, inflation, vacuuming... In case of emergency, a janitor is at your disposal on 06 86 63 42 82.

Discover the authentic charm of the gîte La Petite Maison, nestled in the heart of Neuvic in the Dordogne. This characterful gîte with reversible air conditioning invites you to enjoy a peaceful stay, where modern comfort blends with the picturesque atmosphere of the Périgord countryside. Ideal for a couple, the gîte is a charming, light-filled duplex, comprising a living room with sofa bed and bathroom with walk-in shower. The staircase leads to a bedroom with a 160cm mezzanine bed. The patio offers a sheltered, open-air relaxation area, ideal for unwinding. La Petite Maison welcomes you to Neuvic for one or more nights, with cleaning and heating included in the price.

Renovated flat on the first floor in a house located in a hamlet. Near shops and main leisure activities. Journey with equipped kitchen and living-room Bedroom 1: 1 140-bed Bathroom with WC. Electrical heating. Shared court with garden and barbecue. Private garage and parking. The must: - The proximity with shops - Renovated flat

Nice 3-star campsite with 77 spacious and shady spots on Isle river banks, beside the Renaissance castle and arboretum, for nature, tranquillity and fishing lovers. If you ahave neither tent nor caravan, hire a mobil-home or a canvas bungalow present on site. Each week, during high season, the very near leisure area offers theme parties (karaoke, dance, concert). Enjoy playing tennis, swimming in the next-to-door swimming pool with water slide, or fishing in the 2nd category fishing river. You are 600 meters from village center, for your shopping or day-market.

Welcome to “Grand Mur”! Périgord lovers, we will be happy to welcome you for the discovery of the region that you choose. You will have a bedroom of 24m2 with a 140-bed on the first floor of the comfortable house. You have children or you would like to share your journey with friends? Two other bedrooms (15m2 and 12m2 with each a 140-bed) can be rent, you will share activities and bathroom. You will enjoy the living-room to read, discuss or play board games. Near you have several activities. You can also have a relaxing time, play ping-pong in a park or fishing in the Isle River. Also, a complete breakfast composed of local or handmade products. o Spoken languages French and English o Equipment Ping-pong table Swing o Rates 2022 rates Room 1: 60€/night Room 1 and 2: 100€/night Room 1,2 and 3: 140/night Tourist tax: 0.55€ • Payment methods Cheques and postal orders – Cash

This house is ideally located in a quiet area 1.6 km from the shops in the town center and less than 1 km from the Neuvic caviar and the Veyssière mill. The 70 m² house, very bright, is made up of an independent kitchen with plenty of storage space, a living room with a sofa bed and TV. Beige bedroom: 1 bed 140 + TV Blue bedroom: 2 single beds Bathroom, separate wc. The house is fully equipped: Dishwasher, washing machine, combination freezer, microwave, wifi, oil central heating. The beds are made on arrival. A short balcony on 2 sides of the house with a view of the park. Outside, the large enclosed wooded grounds of 3,800 m² allow you to enjoy the barbecue and the garden furniture or take a nap in the shade of the trees.

We propose you a stay in our domain "La Chartreuse d'Ossimpont", a beautiful stone house with exposed wooden beams, the ideal place for a big family or friendly meeting The property is composed of 2 communicating gites This gite (former hotel) is a beautiful chartreuse périgourdine for 15 people with 8 rooms each having their own bathroom/shower room and private WC. The 2nd gîte for 10 people has 10 beds. Possibility of renting the 2 gîtes or only 1. La Chartreuse d'Ossimpont extends over 2 hectares of enclosed land with private parking inside the grounds A beautiful swimming pool of 12x5m secured allows to enjoy the beautiful days. Numerous games inside and a small soccer field so that everyone can let off steam.