Discover Les Cinq Châteaux: Nature and History in Vezac

This route around Vézac will take you between the plain and the hills to discover the natural and landscape riches of this exceptional territory. Along the Dordogne river, you will see the castles of Beynac, Marqueyssac, Fayrac and Les Milandes. You will follow the same paths as the inhabitants of Vézac, along the Trel and Pontou rivers, when they went to the mills. This route allows you to discover the mills of Treil (oil), of l'Evêque in perfect working order (flour) and the mill of Caillou with a passage through the station from where the millstones extracted from Cénac and Domme, reputed to be among the best in France, left for Bordeaux and the whole world.

From one of the Most Beautiful Villages in France in the Dordogne, walk along the river, through the village with its houses lined up against the cliff. This circuit will lead you through a forest of green oaks, on pleasant shady paths. On the way back, you will have a breathtaking view of the panoramic garden and the heritage of the Périgord.

Discover one of the most beautiful villages in France, a former possession of the Bishops of Sarlat, La Roque Gageac was entirely fortified with its troglodytic fort, its castle, of which some remains can still be seen, and its narrow streets. A very important fluvial activity and a certain softness of life made of the village one of the most popular places of holiday of the area. Take the street that starts at the post office and let yourself be overwhelmed by the beauty of the place. Next to the timid 15th century church carved in the rock, a tropical garden is blooming. This exotic garden is open to visitors all year round, where you will find banana trees, lemon trees, pomegranate trees, etc. From there you can visit the troglodytic fort, which has been under renovation since 1992, and admire the panorama of the Dordogne.

At the foot of its imposing castle which watches over the Dordogne, Beynac and Cazenac adds to the beauty of its site the pleasures of water and the gastronomy of the Périgord. In the Middle Ages, the defensive site of Beynac became the seat of one of the four baronies of the Périgord. Besieged by Richard the Lionheart and then dismantled by Simon de Montfort, the castle was rebuilt during the Hundred Years' War, taken and recaptured by the armies of England and France, before being restored during the Revolution. The imposing castral complex overlooks the roofs of the village and its blonde facades. Developed between rivers and cliffs, sheltered by an enclosure, Beynac has long lived on the traffic on the Dordogne. Used today for walks along the water, the barges share the river with boats and canoes. On the plateau overlooking the valley, the chapel of Cazenac is moving in its simplici

The Dordogne river is born in the Puy de Sancy by the confluence of the torrents of the Dore and the Dogne. After crossing the Massif Central, the Corrèze and part of the Lot, it enters the Périgord and meets limestone soils that it will notch, bypass to form its famous cingles (loops), or find other passages and form dead arms, the "couasnes" valued for fishing. The holm oaks border the top of the sometimes steep cliffs. Having served for a long time as an axis of circulation between the Corrèze and the Gironde, the river allows today various nautical activities of leisure, while preserving its natural framework, the river being classified as "World Reserve of Biosphere" by UNESCO.

The Dordogne valley expresses a strong continuity, without any breaks, along its course, highlighting the many astonishing places that line it. In addition to the "natural" compositions, it is often the hand of man that has created the renowned sites of this valley. A number of castles and villages blend remarkably well with their surroundings, highlighting some of the valley?s must-see sites: Domme on a promontory, the Château de Beynac overlooking the valley, La Roque-Gageac between cliff and river... The landscape bears open-air didactic witness to its history. Elsewhere, villages have sprung up along the valley, a corridor for easy communication, at the foot of the slopes but not far from the water, each with its own particularity and charm.

A former pilgrimage route of 180 kilometers from the Périgord to Rocamadour, this magnificent route is now marked out, and allows you to cross the vineyards and hills of Bergerac in complete safety, before skirting the green Dordogne valley and its cliffs, to arrive in the valley of the Ouysse. For this 8th stage, further upstream from the Dordogne, you will pass by the church of Cenac, an ancient priory built in 1090, where you will admire the sculpted niches and modillions. Domme is just a stone's throw away, at the top of a rocky spur overlooking the Dordogne. This bastide, built in 1281 by the French king Philippe III le hardi, has a defensive system that has been preserved. The ramparts are still in place as well as the three doors giving access to the city. The door of the Towers is the most visited because of the graffiti left by imprisoned Templars.

This 25 km cycle route is perfect for cycling peacefully. Cycling on small roads and paths between Castelnaud La Chapelle and the Abbey Nouvelle in the Lot, it will take you through a valley which benefits from a very mild climate, hence the Mediterranean vegetation on its hillsides. Castelnaud La Chapelle is listed as one of the most beautiful villages in France with a castle overlooking the river Dordogne. It was converted into a War Museum in the Middle Ages. If you go for a stroll, you will also see there is a museum dedicated to the famous walnut of the Périgord. There is an interesting statue representing a ""gabarrier"" (the driver of those special riverboat) on the riverside.

Castelnaud la Chapelle, classified as one of the "Most Beautiful Villages in France", dominates the confluence of the Dordogne and Céou rivers. Its terraced layout, which can be climbed along the steep little streets, offers an exceptional wealth of heritage. Abandoned during the Revolution, the Château de Castelnaud was used as a stone quarry in the 19th century, before its classification as a Historic Monument prevented it from falling into ruin in 1996. After major restoration campaigns, it once again stands above the valley, offering a panoramic view of the villages of Beynac-et-Cazenac and La Roque-Gageac. It houses the Museum of War in the Middle Ages. Agriculture, crafts, shops, the richness of the associative life, the green vegetation of the site, ideal starting point of many walks or canoeing along the Dordogne, ensure its reputation.

Situé dans la vallée de la Dordogne à seulement 8km de Sarlat au milieu des plus grands sites (Beynac, Castelnaud, Marqueyssac, Domme, la Roque Gageac). Le camping 3 étoiles la Cabane vous propose des emplacements ombragés et spacieux (100 à 250 m²). Nous avons tout prévu pour vous détendre piscine couverte ,tennis, boulodrome, terrain de volley-ball, tables de Ping-Pong, baby-foot, snack, épicerie. Départ depuis le camping, pour une descente de la Dordogne en canoë.

Camping Les Deux Vallées is a 3 star campsite located 8 km from Sarlat in Dordogne Périgord, near to Roque Gageac and Domme, only a few steps away from the Jardins de Marqueyssac and the 14th century Romanesque church of Vézac. You can follow a trail from the campsite which will take you to the village of Beynac and its castle in a few minutes. A peaceful campsite with a heated pool in the Dordogne, in Perigord Noir.

At the foot of the famous gardens of Marqueyssac,quiet bedrooms on garden or pool side. Breakfast on a veranda. Groups/family reunions/functions welcome.

Family-run hotel located in a village on the river banks of the Dordogne. Charming hotel with a gourmet and traditional restaurant. Ideally located, starting point of many excursions: castles, caves, gardens, medieval towns…Nearby: hiking, canoeing, swimming..

Come and discover 5 of the Dordogne Valley’s most charming châteaux. The Dordogne Valley has witnessed a succession of mythical peoples, scholars, merchants, Lords, religious people and especially the poor, without whom the others could not have existed. On the bateaux Norbert, as the water carries us along, we will introduce you to a surprising concentration of some of the most evocative monuments Périgord has to offer. Our audio guides will inform you of the rocks that fell on the village of La Roque Gageac in 1957, the inland water shipping and the life of the boats men and women, the stationary and migratory fish species, river swells and the wars, with the English domination over Castelnaud Château. After that, perhaps you will understand why so many people from all over the world flock here.

A shady, tranquil campsite located just below Marqueyssac gardens in an exceptional setting along the Dordogne River in the heart of the Périgord noir. Along D703 just 1 km from La Roque Gageac and 9 km from Sarlat. Features a swimming pool, various leisure activities and new sanitary facilities. Mini mart and bread available. Dogs admitted free of charge but must be kept on a leash.

10 km from Sarlat, fantastic view on the village and the castle of Beynac. Large shady pitches, swimming pools, beach on the river. canoe, tennis, walking and mountain bike track, fishing, volley-ball, TV, Bar, Laundry, supermarket, bakery, butcherry. Recommended reservations. English dutch, german spanish spoken. Special prices in April, May, June and September. Service point for campervan. Riverside located site. Pets allowed

Hire canoes for 7 to 28km trips to discover the most beautiful sites and countryside of the river from our base at Vézac. Free shady parking, WC, snacks, beach.

Marqueyssac is the most visited garden of the Périgord. 9 km from Sarlat, imagine 150,000 boxwoods planted in the 19th century on a promontory overlooking the Dordogne valley. Lose yourself with delight in the winding paths, in the undergrowth or lined with Mediterranean vegetation, and enjoy the views of Roque-Gageac and the fortresses of Castelnaud and Beynac. The walk is organized in three routes up to the Belvédère de la Dordogne, 130 m above the river. Play in the labyrinth of perfectly trimmed boxwoods, take part in one of the proposed animations, such as a demonstration of wood turner, the DIY workshop or an initiation to rock climbing. And every Thursday evening in summer, vibrate in a romantic and musical atmosphere: from 7pm to midnight, 2000 candles illuminate the Gardens of Marqueyssac.

In addition to its food and its prehistoric sites, Périgord Noir is renowned for its many châteaux. About ten kilometres from Sarlat stands one of the prettiest and very well preserved, strongholds in the region, Beynac château. Perched on a rock peak, it towers over the Dordogne river and the houses with slate roofs and white facades in Beynac-et-Cazenas, one of the prettiest villages in France. During your visit, you are told the story of this fortress built by Adhémar de Beynac in the 12th century, including famous characters such as Aliénor d’Aquitaine, Richard the Lionheart and even Simon de Montfort. From the top of the tower in Beynac château, admire the lovely landscape below with another of the châteaux in Périgord Noir, Castelnaud, on the other side of the Dordogne.

Vézac, a small village of 600 inhabitants, is located in the heart of the Dordogne Valley, at the gates of Sarlat. Its flagship: Marqueyssac, a sumptuous listed site whose 18th century castle has a magnificent garden decorated with pruned boxwood, classified as a "Remarkable Garden of France". It benefits from a unique view of the many surrounding castles: Castelnaud, Fayrac, Beynac. Worth a visit, the Romanesque church of Vézac built in the 14th and 15th centuries will amaze you with its thick walls of golden limestone and its architectural richness. It has thick walls built in beautiful golden limestone, few openings and a superb bell-tower-wall.

Walnut oil mill, visit of the mill and sale of oil. Open from Monday to Saturday, except July and August from Monday to Sunday.

Nestled at the foot of high cliffs in a curve of the Dordogne, La Roque-Gageac is one of the most beautiful villages in France. Its houses date from the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, like the Manoir de Tarde which dominates the place. They testify to the importance of the income from fishing and boating until the beginning of the 20th century. The village can still be discovered from the river axis, by gabare, a traditional flat-bottomed boat. Former possession of the Bishops of Sarlat, La Roque Gageac was entirely fortified with its troglodytic fort, its castle, of which some remains can still be seen, and its narrow streets A very important fluvial activity and a certain softness of life made of the village one of the most popular places of holiday of the region. Guided tours are organized during the summer (information from the Tourist Office of Sarlat Périgord Noir).

A visit lasting about an hour to discover one of the Most Beautiful Villages in France. In ancient times La Roque Gageac belonged to the bishops of Sarlat and was entirely fortified with its troglodytic fort, its château, its narrow streets. It’s important river activity and gentle way of life has made the village one of the most popular destinations for holidaymakers in the region. Free guided tour in English at 7:00 pm Wednesday , june 26th and wednesday august 21th Duration : 1H Departure from La Roque-Gageac Tourist Office.

Learn the history of Roque Gageac by climbing steps up the cliff side to visit the remains of a 12th century well defended fort, 120m above the river Dordogne. Panoramic views.

In 1969, Jeannot Jouve bought the hundred-year-old butcher's shop in Domme in the Dordogne. The first preserves were made 11 years later and the cannery took over the activity in 1983 with a wide range of pâtés, confits and foies gras. There are foie gras, confits, cooked dishes, and pâtés from Périgord that the Maison Jouve website presents and makes available to its customers.

Nestled between the cliff and the river, the village enjoys a particularly mild climate which has allowed the creation of an exotic garden. Born from the will of a passionate person who knew how to take advantage of the natural solarium of the cliff to implant a luxuriant Mediterranean vegetation, one meets there palm trees, banana trees, bougainvilleas, orange trees, pomegranates, lemon trees and other oleanders The garden is open to visitors free of charge all year round.

Between two of the most beautiful villages in France, the Dordogne River comes up against successive limestone escarpments that it has worn out over a long period of time to create today's renowned landscape. Man has contributed to this by building numerous castles which dominate the meanders of the river from their height. Bird-watching enthusiasts can prospect at La Roque-Gageac and Beynac as well as from the banks of the Dordogne and along the cliffs to spot various species that have made these sunny hillsides their home.

Magnificent site well known for its archaeological interest, the village of Les Eyzies is also very favourable for the observation of rock birds. A typical procession of birds seeking shelter in these environments. One will thus seek from the village of Les Eyzies (Point 1 on the map) the discreet tichodrome ladder which surveys each winter the walls which dominate the Vézère. You can also meet it on the cliff of the Grand Roc (point 2), where you will also have chances to meet the peregrine falcon. Swallows of all kinds, small sparrows and others will also be seen here and there along the Vézère. Finally, from point 3, we will be able to prospect the cliffs of the Cingle by telescope, which the previous species are also fond of.

Come and have fun trying to find your way around our maze made out of maize and answer our clues with family or friends. Visit our farm animals. Playground, drinks and ice-creams..

Dining bar / Guiguette of local products / Wines & spirits Place of cultural meetings Wine shop / Dishes of the day / Plates to share.

Local, ocean and gastronomic cuisine, referenced in all the Michelin, Gault and Millau guides . Shaded terrace with panoramic view of the countryside and the surrounding castles. Park for children.

Régis Ongaro invites you to taste a refined traditional cuisine in a warm and family atmosphere, with a touch of novelty. Come and discover the authentic local products offered by the Périgord, a region highly reputed for its gastronomy.

Tearoom in the bamboo grove of La Roque-Gageac

Located in one of the most beautiful villages in France, judiciously placed between the cliff and the river. You will enjoy on the terrace or in the dining room, a regional and traditional cuisine constantly reinvented.

Located under the troglodytic fort, in the middle of the village in an exceptional setting. Friendly and welcoming team. Permanent musical atmosphere. Copious salad. Choice of pancakes and crepes.

terrace at the foot of the cliff with a panoramic view of the river, warm welcome, various specialities from the Périgord: pan-fried foie gras escalope with morello cherries.

Close to the town of Sarlat and the Dordogne Valley, the Gite du Malé is a house that offers comfort and modernity. The gite has three bedrooms for six people.

Pretty holiday house located just 6 km south of Sarlat, in the countryside and close to the Dordogne and its castles. Pleasant enclosed terrace with garden furniture and barbecue, private front garden with swing. Its wooden interior offers a warm and cozy atmosphere. Electric heating - Portable air conditioner on request (surcharge). Ground floor: A main room with a seating area and a fully equipped kitchenette, Two bedrooms with 1 double bed 140 and 1 single bed 90, A bathroom with shower and toilet, Upstairs : A bedroom with 1 double bed 140.

In the countryside, at the gates of Sarlat, this beautiful wooden house with its private pool on the large terrace awaits you! A terrace arranged in several spaces to spend his time outside. Petanque corner, relaxation area, barbecue area.... A beautiful landscaped pool, even lit in the evening. Only 8 km from Sarlat, in the Dordogne valley and its castles. All sites are within reach. Hiking trails nearby. 1ers shops, restaurants, grocery, bakery 3 km: Beynac or Castelnaud.nature and comfort.

The Papillon house, near Sarlat and many tourist sites, offers all the modern comfort. This gite consists of two semi-detached houses with four bedrooms for eight people. Private swimming pool, secured by a fence.

Charming detached house for two people comprising a bedroom, living room and open kitchen. This adorable 40 m2 tourist furnished house offers a very good level of comfort and can accommodate 2 people. This gîte is ideal for a couple with a child or a baby.

Detached house. Ground floor + 1st floor. Living room with Kitchen area. 1 bedroom on ground floor: 1 double bed (140) & 2 bedrooms on 1st floor: 1 double bed (160) + 1 single bed (120). Shower room & wc + bathroom & wc. Oil-fired central heating + Electric heating + fireplace insert laudry room. Wishing machine. Tumble Dryer. Dishwasher. TV. Garden; Courtyard. Covered Terrace. Garden furniture. Barbecue, car port. Restaurants 3km. Shops, doctor, chemist: 5km.

In the heart of the Dordogne Valley, the gite Le Doux Refuge will be the ideal place for your next vacation. This gite is a Perigordian stone house with a beautiful enclosed garden and all modern comforts. It has three rooms for six people.

Situé dans la vallée de la Dordogne à seulement 8km de Sarlat au milieu des plus grands sites (Beynac, Castelnaud, Marqueyssac, Domme, la Roque Gageac). Le camping 3 étoiles la Cabane vous propose des emplacements ombragés et spacieux (100 à 250 m²). Nous avons tout prévu pour vous détendre piscine couverte ,tennis, boulodrome, terrain de volley-ball, tables de Ping-Pong, baby-foot, snack, épicerie. Départ depuis le camping, pour une descente de la Dordogne en canoë.

Fully equipped semi-detached house in the Périgord, in the countryside. Recent interior, situated 500m from the castle and 1km from the shops.

House and private swimming pool of 4.5 m by 9 m, heated from 02/05 and fenced in Very beautiful environment in the heart of the valley of the 5 castles The house is ideally placed to visit most of the sites within 10 minutes of transport and less than 5 minutes from the other castles. Like Castelnaud, les Milandes, Marqueyssac, Montfort, Sarlat, Eysies de Tayac, Domme... River 5 minutes away from canoes and small shops. Facilities: 3 bedrooms with a bed of 140 per room, bathroom, 2 separate toilets. Fully equipped kitchen, dining room lounge, garden furniture on the terrace. For babies and on request (free) 1 umbrella bed, high chair, Ping-pong table - Household linen not provided Heating of the house in supplement out of season 8€ per day. Laundry in the basement with washing machine and ironing facilities