Discover Saint-germain-des-pres in Dordogne, Aquitaine

From the signpost at the exit of the village on the side of the orientation table. Leave with your back to the orientation table and walk past the cemetery.

From the "Panneau d?Appel" sign at the exit of the village, next to the orientation table. Go downhill towards "Bauberie" and "la Combe".

The village of Saint-Médard is watered by the Loue and its tributary, the Haute Loue. The Romanesque church of the village has a dome and an altarpiece from the 17th century. Numerous manors and castles dot the countryside and the imposing castle of Excideuil appears from its stature during the walk. The path leads from the banks of the Loue to the climbing site of the "Enchanted Rocks", and to discover 5 mills along this stream.

From the signpost at the exit of the village on the side of the orientation table. Leave with your back to the orientation table and walk past the cemetery.

The Loue is a tributary of the Isle which flows in a valley that can take on the appearance of a gorge. The proposed route allows you to go down to the river either by making a return trip from Ganduras, or by going out on the left bank by the hamlet of Gautherie and enjoying a beautiful view of the hamlet of Essendieras, which is home to a rich history that begins in the center of the village with a Romanesque church with a bell tower-wall, overlooking a square surrounded by stone houses. Going down to the river, a good fountain welcomed the processions coming from the church, to sprinkle themselves and make ablutions. Its virtues were numerous, and it could calm pains or favour a marriage. A little further on, the remains of a Gallic wall dating from 600 or 500 BC appear.

Excideuil, Petite Cité de Caractère is rich in monuments whose heritage is linked to the history of Aquitaine. The castle, its church, its Renaissance dwellings and other town houses are evidence of this. Along the way, many heritage features enhance the trail. The natural environment offers different views of the river, the fauna and flora, the village and the enchanted rocks;

The city of Clairvivre, a real city in the countryside, was created from scratch to fight against tuberculosis, with its large hotel built on the model of a 1930s palace, its hospital, its pavilions, its water treatment plant, its schools, its roads and shops

Start : From the Call sign located on the parking lot in the village, near the Town Hall.

Mountain bike route marked out according to the FFCT label, green difficulty

Mountain bike route marked out according to the FFCT label, blue difficulty

Situated in the countryside with a view of a pond and valleys, this gite is an independent house near a house. The gite Leymongedis has one bedroom for two persons.

Château d’Hautefort is located 28 km north of Montignac and the Lascaux caves in the Vézère Valley of the Dordogne. This fortress, which once belonged to Bertran de Born, is a blend of medieval defence features with a classical centre castle built between 1630 and 1670. The castle was transformed into a leisure manor in the 17th century, and today it houses a remarkable collection of period furniture from the 17th and 18th centuries. Includes an English-style park and French-style gardens designed by the Count of Choulot in the 19th century along terraces; the garden is now on the register of historic places.

Located in the Auvézère Valley. Old renovated house with exposed stones near many tourist sites This gite is an independent house, in a working farmhouse, which has two bedrooms for five people. Private unheated swimming pool, secured by an alarm and a fence, open from the beginning of June to the end of September.

Close to the major tourist sites of the Périgord Noir, the small gite has been renovated in its entirety, decorated with taste and authenticity. This gite has one bedroom for two persons. The owner also offers another seasonal rental for eight people.

How about a bucolic stay in the Corrèze countryside? Nadine warmly welcomes you to her self-catering cottage in Juillac for a relaxing stay in the beautiful, gentle Corrèze countryside. In the summer months, you'll enjoy a quiet, green, wooded plot of land with a breathtaking view of Hautefort (the château) and a terrace for convivial meals. Absolute peace and quiet and an atmosphere of great freedom for evenings under the stars.

Equipped with an outdoor swimming pool, and a petanque ground, the guest house La Closerie des Arts offers comfortable guest rooms in Gabillou. A Wi-Fi connection is available free of charge. Each room (Lilac or Iris) has a television, a refrigerator and access to a large patio. The Lilac room does not have a private but shared bathroom. A homemade continental breakfast made from local produce is prepared every morning. In addition, there is a children's playground and a garden. In addition, numerous tourist activities between castles, caves and outdoor sports await you on site or in the surrounding area, including hiking and cycling. Thenon train station is 9 km away from the hotel, which also offers free parking.

This old and restored gite, overlooking a forest and a house, is located in the Auvézère Valley in the heart of a protected nature. The gite la Quintinie is an independent house, close to a house in a hamlet, which has two rooms for four persons.

Les Templiers offers you its guest rooms in a modern house, located in the middle of nature, assuring you comfort, calm and tranquility in a village labeled "Starred Village". Water level, guinguette and open air games at 7mn by foot. All shops, care, restaurants and train station at 7mn by car. Privatized space (parking, bathroom, WC). Free access to the swimming pool with a magnificent view on the valley without any opposite. Possibility of secure garage and service for motorcycle and bicycle. Quality services: comfortable bedding, large TV closet, air conditioning, internet in each room. Terrace and solarium facing south, trampoline. Home-made breakfast. Tourist walks in 2 CV.

Renovated character house. You will appreciate the calm and rest in this green setting on this property of 14ha composed of meadows and forests. Walks, hikes, fishing nearby, canoes, bicycles, horse riding.

Detached house close to another property and the D704. Ground floor: kitchen. Dishwasher. Living room with kitchen area. TV. Prepaid mobile phone (mobicarte). Utility room with washing machine. WC. First floor: 2 bedrooms (2 single beds and 1 double bed). Shower room. Electric heating. Wood-burning stove. Covered shelter. Enclosed garden. Garden furniture. Barbecue. Shops: 3km. Doctors, chemist : 5 km..

Farm duck and poultry farmers, chickens, guinea fowl and other farm animals cans. You can find us all year round on the market excideuil on Thursdays and Thiviers on Saturdays. Shop open every day in July and August from 10:00 to 12:00 and from 2:00 to 6:00.

Visit the 12 hectares of gardens that surround its 19th century house and the exhibition of art works.

The village of Saint Raphaël is perched on a ridge at an altitude of 288 metres and overlooks the valleys of the Isle, the Loue and the Auvézère. The site offers a remarkable panorama, allowing to contemplate castles and surrounding hamlets. Founded in the 11th century, Saint-Raphaël is a priory of the royal abbey of Saint-Pierre de Tourtoirac, which was undoubtedly one of the largest monastic buildings in Périgord. The church's pillars are listed as Historic Monuments. The tomb of Saint-Rémy, accompanied by a statuette bearing the effigy of the Saint healer, was for a long time the object of pilgrimages: some people came to implore the protection of the Saint against hail, others came to ask for the healing of their limbs suffering from rheumatism, gout and for greater effectiveness, rub them on the stone of the tomb.

Medicinal and aromatic garden / medicinal and aromatic nursery / permaculture garden. Farm producing medicinal and aromatic plants, edible flowers, summer vegetables. Sale of vegetable and aromatic/medicinal plants. Products transformed into herbal teas, flavored salts, syrups, jams, jellies, aromatic blends... Garden tour and store open Fridays 5pm-8pm, Saturdays 10am-1pm.

Producer and harvester of vegetables and nuts. The vegetable garden ? The walnut grove ? The Cannery Seasonal vegetables, walnut oil, walnut flour, soups... Store on the spot open Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 3pm to 7pm. All year long on the weekly market of Excideuil on Thursday morning.

Falaise du Château, registered with the PDESI, open to the practice of climbing. Free site, equipped and FFME approved. Quotations from 3 to 6c. The topoguide is freely available at the Tourist Office.

Falaise des Roches enchantées (Enchanted Rocks Cliff), registered with the PDESI, open to the practice of climbing. Free site, equipped and FFME approved. Varied climbing, rated from 4a to 8a. The topoguide is self-service at the tourist office.

This fortress was built in the eleventh century, and modified during the sixteenth century. With the only double square donjon of the Périgord, it also has been softened by the addition of a Renaissance châtelet. It has known tragic moments (besieged twice by Richard the Lionheart), and wonderful moments having being described in the delicate poetry of Giraut de Bornelh, one of the greatest of the troubadours, according to Dante. Come and feel the last echoes of love and furor in this place emblematic of the Middle Age period in Périgord. The public area is accessible for free all year round: you can stroll freely along the ramparts and in the courtyard, admire the panorama of the Loue valley, and discover art exhibitions from June to October. Leaflet for free visit at the tourist office.

This medieval town has produced the greatest troubadours of the age, including Giraut de Bornelh, admired by Dante, or Bertran de Born, poet-knight, adversary of Richard the Lionheart and the tragic figure of the Divine Comedy. Information leaflets are available at the Tourist Office in Excideuil.

Sandra and Aurélien, traditional duck preservers in Tourtoirac, offer you a wide range of duck-based products, home-made, 100% natural, without colouring agents or preservatives. The products are available in foie gras, pâtés, ready-made meals. COVID19 -preserved duck and pork -Lunch dishes with menus on request Complete menus (starter, main courses, desserts) produced on site - vegetable lasagne, burgers with foie gras sauce... Order by phone and pick up from 11:30 am / Delivery every day 10€ for 2 persons delivery up to 20km around Tourtoirac.

In the village of Excideuil, near the castle, this hotel and restaurant offers a traditional cooking, and large and quiet rooms. The cooker, William Basile, uses local and fresh products to prepare new flavours. The menu is regulary changed, depending of the season. This Logis de France is equiped for disabled persons, and has a large terrace. It can receive for lunch seminars or banquets up to 70 persons.

Tearoom, coffee shop, snack bar. French, American and Dutch cuisine. Home-made sweet and savory cakes, soups, quiches, salads, organic and ethical coffees, teas and herbal teas. Open 8am-4pm, closed Sundays and Wednesdays and Saturdays after 12pm out of season.

Café, tea room, homemade cakes, traditional local ice creams, organic soft drinks, freshly prepared light meals. We fell in love with Excideuil and the café and decided to leave the UK for our new life in France. We have a great joie de vivre and will always welcome our local customers and visiting tourists with a warm smile, good humor and a fun atmosphere, as well as excellent coffee and sumptuous homemade cakes. Wherever possible, we aim to use local produce and bring an extra unique attraction to the area. Open in season Monday to Friday 9am to 4.30pm, Thursday 8am to 4.30pm.

Four Breton friends, from Rennes to be precise, decided to put down their suitcases, knife and shaker cases as well as their billigs in Anlhiac, at the bar restaurant "La Crémaillère". This young and dynamic team from the restaurant and bar business has brought novelty between local products, cuisine ripaille, specialties of Brittany with buckwheat pancakes and wheat pancakes prepared to order as well as elaborate cocktails with multiple colors and flavors. Brimming with imagination and a touch of madness, La Crémaillère has also become playful with its many board games available at any time of the day and evening. Special evenings will be proposed between quizzes, blind tests and themed meals. Open all year long from 10am to 9pm from Tuesday to Saturday.

Wood-fired pizzeria, beer bar + Tabac, FDJ, PMU. Terrace. Takeaway or on site, daily during the summer season from 11h30/14h and 18h/22h. Bar open daily from 7am to 10pm.

Are you planning an event? Birthday, wedding, private party, inauguration, brunch, festival.. Do not hesitate to call on us. We will come to the place of your choice with our truck. Theme meals with animation, exhibitors and producers from our region, from 12 noon on Sundays in spring and summer. We are present with our food-truck on the markets of Cherveix-Cubas on Saturday morning, in Hautefort on Wednesday and in Excideuil on Thursday.

The Clupeau snack bar is open daily for lunch and dinner in July and August, and at weekends in low season. 3* campsite, swimming, fishing, canoeing.

At Franca's you will taste the good, generous, traditional local and family cuisine. In season closed on Monday, Thursday evening and Sunday evening. Out of season open from Tuesday to Sunday for lunch & Friday evening and Saturday evening.

New management after complete renovation of this establishment, ideally located on the banks of the Auvézère river in the brand-new Place de la Poste. Traditional cuisine using mostly local, short-run and organic produce, as well as fast food (pizza, rotisserie, crêpes, ice creams, etc.)

House with trees and flowers in the countryside with all modern conveniences. This gîte has three bedrooms for eight people.

Situated in the green Périgord near Excideuil, this old typical Périgord farmhouse is equipped with all modern comforts. The gite de Las Vignas, with its magnificent view on the valley, has two rooms for four persons. The salt water swimming pool is open from May to September. The SPA room, located in the courtyard of the gite, is available to you as an optional extra.

Upstairs, 3 bedrooms for 2 people. : 4 beds 90 & 1 bed 160. Shower room and WC. In a house with garden, located at the exit of the village, near the "Grand Lac", terrace with view on the Château d'Hautefort and the Auvézère valley. Possibility baby bed. Common living room. TV. Restaurants 6 km.

The Chalet des Perrieres offers you comfort, space and tranquillity, with 2 terraces, one of which is well exposed, as well as a lounge area, a dining area and a kitchen. You will benefit from free Wi-Fi internet access throughout the establishment.

Furnished independent tourism, located in a park of 12 hectares, an artistic site open all year. 90m2, 5 rooms, 1 floor, 3 bedrooms, kitchen, dining room, central heating, 2 single beds, 2 double beds, 1 bathroom. Terrace, garden furniture, barbecue, garden, parking.

Le Pont Rouge campsite is located on the banks of the Loue, a tributary of the Isle, just outside Excideuil in the direction of Lanouaille. There are numerous hiking trails in the vicinity, including one in the Auvézère gorges. Continue up the Auvézère and visit the Savignac-Lédrier forge, then the Vaux paper mill, both listed historic monuments. Back in Excideuil, stroll through the old streets and admire the mighty towers of the fortress overlooking the village. With its 33 charming, shaded pitches, Le Pont Rouge municipal campsite is the ideal place to pitch your tent, caravan or motorhome and relax. You can also rent bicycles to explore the surrounding area.

Wooden chalet for 6 people with 3 bedrooms - 2 bathrooms

Old barn recently tastefully restored. La Grange de preyssac d'Excideuil offers 3 guest rooms, each with 2 twin beds, and a bathroom with bath and toilet, and television (TNT included). On the ground floor there is a large, cosy room with sofa and armchairs where you can have breakfast. A concert piano is available for music lovers. You will also be able to relax in peace and quiet on the terrace overlooking the garden. Prices per room and per night, linen, cleaning and breakfast included: october to March : 50 € april and May: 55€ june and September : 65 € july and August : 75 €

Sit back and relax - in this quiet, stylish accommodation. In this beautiful country house, you can enjoy a large garden planted with trees, the river on both sides of the garden, in a quiet setting while being close to the main tourist attractions of the region (Château de Hautefort, Grottes de Tourtoirac, Grottes de Lascaux , Sarlat, Périgueux and much more ... )