Explore Domme from Le Moulin de Caudon

Rocked by the generous curves of the Dordogne river, the commune of Vitrac has the particularity of having 3 hamlets. By following this loop, you will discover the village perched on its plateau and its church, as well as the medieval village of Montfort and its castle camped on a rocky spur.

Le bourg, Montfort and Le Port: three hamlets whose history is closely linked to that of the Dordogne. The waters of the Dordogne have given Vitrac its prosperity: in the past through fishing and river transport, and today through water sports. As you travel along this loop, you'll discover the village, fishing on its plateau, dominated by the church and its castle. A short detour will take you to the Port, where you'll discover the legend of the bells and meet the Drac, an animal from the legendary Périgord bestiary, closely linked to the Dordogne river. And if you fancy a taste of the water, take the bridge across to Vitrac-plage and its water sports centre.

From the bus stop, you will discover the Bastide of Domme, classified among the "most beautiful villages of France", after 1 km of walking. Then, you will go down towards the Dordogne during 2km before taking a path which goes along the river. Halfway down, you will arrive in a second "Most beautiful village of France": La Roque-Gageac, with houses flanking the rock. At the end of the route, you will reach a third "Most beautiful village": Castelnaud-la-Chapelle, whose medieval castle proudly dominates the Dordogne

On the edge of a vertiginous cliff, Domme " Most beautiful villages of France " offers an exceptional panorama on the valley of the Dordogne. Surrounded by ramparts, the 19th century bastide recounts a tumultuous past illustrated by its fortified gates and towers which were used as a prison by the Templars at the beginning of the 14th century and then by French and English soldiers during the Hundred Years War. At the beginning of the 14th century, Philippe Le Bel abolished the Templar order. Some knights of the neighbouring commanderies were then locked up in the bastide. Their prison, the Gate of the Towers, keeps the memory of these years of captivity. The visitor will also discover the house of the coin-beater and that of the Consuls, the old market hall and the Governor's residence. Proud of its golden stones and its caves with concretions, Domme offers the green softness of its han

Call sign at the pradal car park (outside the bastide). Take the obligatory exit from the car park. Turn left and then right just before the rescue centre. Go down to the crossroads (there is a cross) and go left. Go straight on, you will pass behind the football stadium. Continue for 1.4kms and turn right into the undergrowth (at the village of Ventoulines) You will go down to the place called Reille, and turn left. Go up to the edge plain. Once at the edge of the plain, continue and pass in front of the airfield of Domme Continue for 1.4kms (wide path + road). You will arrive at the top of the Pradal car park.

Former pilgrimage route of 180 kilometers allowing to join the Périgord to Rocamadour, this magnificent course is from now on marked out, and allows in full safety to cross the vineyards and hills bergeracoises, before skirting the green valley Dordogne and its cliffs, to arrive in the valley of Ouysse.For this 9th stage from Domme, you will visit this bastide also called the acropolis of the Périgord, and then head for Grolejac, not without having admired the view over the Dordogne valley from the panoramic terrace.

The village of Domme, perched on an imposing cliff, is an ancient bastide, registered on the list of the "most beautiful villages of France". The visit of the village allows the discovery of a rich heritage. From the windmill, passing by the 18th century fountains, the milling path leads to the plain of Bord, a vast plateau of 4 km² culminating at 300 meters of altitude. For several centuries, mill workers will, in difficult and dangerous working conditions, extract millstones for the mills of the country and beyond.

The milling village of Carsac-Aillac has a history linked to water, with the river Enéa whose waters activated several mills since the end of the Middle Ages. Discover 5 mills through this nice walk. Starting from the Carsac signpost, opposite the church, you will embark on a 10 km walk to discover 5 mills. Start with the Moulin d'O, known as the Tavernerie, a former sawmill. Then, go past the Thouron mill, which used to process hemp, before arriving at the Paper mill, which has become an aquaculture farm. Before discovering the Moulin Neuf, the oldest mill on the trail, go to the Enéa mill with its typical Périgord architecture. During the course, will you be able to spot the Marmites des Géants? These natural curiosities are still mysterious: geological or man-made?

At the heart of the Périgord Noir, 8 km from Sarlat, surrounded by many sites to visit, the campsite is on the river banks of the Dordogne, ideal for families. Natural environment, pitches for tents, caravans, campervans but also equipped tents, gypsy caravans and mobile home. Enjoy the indoor heated swimming pool, the terrace at the bar/restaurant to eat or drink after a busy day discovering the rich past of the area. Enjoy a canoe descent on the Dordogne, straight from the campsite!

7km from Sarlat, river 300m away. Peaceful and friendly, ideal for families with young children. Recent facilities. Summer: entertainments for children and adults.Corner shop, bread, take away. Snack/bar

A seulement 7 kms de SARLAT, près du château de Montfort et du golf de Rochebois, sur la rive droite de la Dordogne, se situe "la roseraie". Au rez de chaussée, d'une demeure Périgordine ouvrant sur un grand parc avec piscine couverte et spa, se trouve notre gite "le Périgord" *** .Espace, confort, tranquillité, dans un des plus beaux sites de la vallée de la Dordogne. Plus d'infos : www.chambres-la-roseraie.com Le + : pour toute réservation (hors juillet et août) nous mettons gracieusement à votre disposition les draps et serviettes de toilettes et de douche, ainsi que les lits faits à votre arrivée.

A 7kms de SARLAT, proche du village de Montfort et du golf de Rochebois, sur la rive droite de la Dordogne se situe la Roseraie. Dans une grande batisse Périgordine, se trouve notre gite""Montfort"" pour 2/3 personnes composé d'une chambre avec lit en 160, 1 salle d'eau avec douche à l'italienne, wc indépendant, spacieuse pièce à vivre avec canapé convertible, cuisine équipée, salon de jardin, transats, barbecue, terrasse surplombant la piscine et le spa. Confort, calme et repos assurés.

8 km south of Sarlat, three beautiful bedrooms in an exceptional setting. With a “clair de lune” award (quality label for bed and breakfasts in France), comfort, air conditioning, TV, swimming pool, spa and Wi-Fi Possibility of occasional meals for residents only.

In the Dordogne Valley, just a 5-minute walk from the river, Domaine du Bosquet offers three wooden holiday rentals in the style of a tobacco drying shed. Gite Maison 1 has two bedrooms for four people. Private swimming pool.

On the banks of the River Dordogne 6km south of Sarlat, near some of the region’s most beautiful sights, this house has been in the same family since 1866 and is an ideal spot from which to discover the treasures of the Périgord Noir’s architectural, cultural and gastronomic heritage. You will receive an unfussy, warm and convivial welcome in the purest Périgourdine tradition. As befits somewhere in the midst of the Périgord’s 1,001 châteaux, we will always be happy to offer advice and recommendations about the area, throughout your stay with us. We will also be glad to welcome you in our restaurant, its cuisine allying tradition and modernity - with meals served on the terrace in warm weather, in the shade of our luxuriant vine-arbour.

In Vitrac, a small village with an ideal situation in the Dordogne Valley. 7km from Sarlat and close to the magnificent and "must seen" villages such as Beynac, La Roque-Gageac, Domme, Belvès, but also the famous caves in Lascaux and Les Eyzies. High quality local products are served in the traditional restaurant. You may eat either on our shady terrace overlooking a century old lime tree, or in the air conditioned dining room. 200m away is private park is a covered, heated swimming pool (open from April to November), tennis courts and ping-pong tables. Lift. Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel. Groups welcome. Free private car parks. Nearby: fishing, poney riding centre, bike and canoe rental.

The Domaine les Combes basses offers several vacation rentals near the Bastide de Domme and the village of La Roque Gageac. The Toscane gite is a house, adjoining a seasonal rental, which has two rooms for five people.

Close to the Bastide of Domme, several holiday rentals are proposed in a green setting with a forest of green oaks. The gite Les Chênes Verts is a single storey house, adjoining another seasonal rental, which has a bedroom for two people.

7 km south of the town of Sarlat-la-Canéda, head for the cingle of Montfort! This bend in the Dordogne river offers a remarkable view of the valley and the Château de Montfort.

7 km south of the town of Sarlat-la-Canéda, enjoy a sandy beach on the banks of the Dordogne and its remarkable view of the cliff.

In the heart of the village of Montfort, enjoy a remarkable view of the site of the Roche Percée.

Vitrac is made up of three charming hamlets: le Port, le Bourg and Montfort. Vitrac Port watches over the current of the Dordogne and owes its success to this river, once through fishing and shipping, and nowadays through water sports. Recently the Port has been fitted out to allow yachtsmen to moor their canoe/boat during a trip down the river. Contrary to appearances, the boundaries of Vitrac are not limited to the few houses surrounding the castle, now in ruins. Indeed the historical heart of the village is situated higher up in the village, where you can visit the small 12th century church. From Vitrac, on the road to Carsac, Montfort is a real entrance to the valley of the castles. At the cingle de Montfort, you will be able to admire a superb landscape where the glance embraces the Dordogne.

Discover the true flavours of our traditional gastronomy. Direct sale of our products goose foie gras and duck, ready made dishes, wines, walnuts, nut oil, truffles, ceps, ... In season, "Plancha evenings", bookings required. Groups welcome on request. Free tasting. camper vans welcome for free!.

Hidden in the heart of a corn maze, the last hermit resists to the modern world. Solve enigmas to meet him and go out. Enjoy the bar, playground, bouncy castles, trampoline

Producers of geese and duck foie gras. Guided tour of the breeding, force feeding, and free tasting with white wine. We also sell walnut oil, and walnut kernels. Camper vans welcome.

Corinne and Anne present their farm: our farm is located in the heart of the Périgord Noir, along the Dordogne valley. Farmers for several generations in La Roque Gageac (7km from Sarlat), we are producers of walnuts, breeders of geese and feeders of geese and ducks (traditional force-feeding with corn grains). You can come and see the geese and goslings in the shade of the walnut trees. We produce all our own goose and duck products and we sell our preserves at the farm and at the markets of La Roque Gageac and Beynac. Discover our products and spend a pleasant and warm moment around a meal at the farm (on reservation midday or evening in July and August except Monday and Friday, with offered aperitif). On the menu: semi-cooked goose foie gras, Perigord salad, aiguillette roll stuffed with foie gras, duck breast with Sarlat apples, walnut pie. See you soon !

The imposing gate of the towers beholds strange graffiti. In 1970, Canon Tonnelier attributed them to the Order of the Temple. According to him, 70 Templars were locked up there and engraved the testimony of the end of their history. Since then, many visitors have been able to appreciate them and wonder about the presence of the Templars in Domme. In 2018, during a restoration campaign, a new study of the engravings was commissioned, which states that the theses of Canon Tonnelier cannot be retained that it is probably “…a waiting room, or even a room for idleness…” that “…the aesthetic dimension must not be neglected…” and that “… some graffiti can also be purely free…”. Today everyone is unanimous, these graffiti remain an exceptional ensemble. From now on, the mystery of the graffiti of the Porte des Tours is revived! … But what will you think?

Can you imagine what is hidden in the heart of the old bastide town of Domme? A magnificent cave with concretions! Definitely a must-see underground gem 100% natural. Restored in 2021, Its path was redesigned, fitted with a fabulous modern lighting respectful of the environment. Be amazed how the natural beauty of the 450 meters of gallery was enhanced New sequence of various atmospheres (the water pool danses and the drapes are translucent) . You're in for a real magic and emotional time. Ask for your passport that includes all the visits in Domme!

The snack bar is situated in Vitrac, between Sarlat and La Roque Gageac in a lovely peaceful riverside setting from 9.00am to 10.00pm.Shaded terrace at the edge of the river to the beach, rental of sun loungers, children’s games, canoe departure and arrivals.

This unique place in the Sarlatan region offers a food menu to share, many cocktails in a lounge and relaxed atmosphere Enjoy, for a moment, our outdoor lounges with a 360° view on the Rochebois golf course. Discover our musical and event program during the summer.

At the Soleil Place campsite, at the river's edge, we invite you to dine at our traditional restaurant, open to all. Every evening, the Chef proposes a variety of regional dishes, fresh products and a daily special. A kids' menu is also available. We offer a fast food menu for lunch, including pizzas, salads and sandwiches, to enjoy on-site or to take away. Open every day (closed on Mondays during the off-season). Reservations recommended. You may enjoy the campsite's entertainment during the summer (shows, concerts, etc.).

6 km from Sarlat, Hotel restaurant in the heart of the Périgord Noir between Sarlat and domme, near the Dordogne Gastronomic cuisine, served in the summer under the shady vine arbour Boss, chef de cuisine Personalized rooms, all comfort, with shower, WC, television, telephone Family atmosphere, ideal place to discover our beautiful region.

In an old farmhouse, close to the Dordogne river and its activities. Calm assured. Owner, chef de cuisine. Near the castle of Montfort. Traditional and regional cuisine served on the terrace in summer.

Near unavoidable sites, meals served under shaded terrace. Covered & heated pool. Garden, Tennis court, kids play area, bus carpark, bike garage. Groups welcome.

Chez Ninon is a 200m2 establishment located near Sarlat. Here, the house welcomes young and old to share festive and gourmet moments.

Welcome to the Ecole Buissonnière ! Passionate, professional painters, have created in the old school of Vitrac, a space where Art and Relaxation mix and mingle for the greatest pleasure of their visitors gourmets and artists of all kinds. Located 7 kms south of Sarlat, 400 meters from the Dordogne by hiking trails, surrounded by the most famous castles and villages of the Périgord Noir, this place ensures the calm and friendliness of an old school that has kept its soul and its charm!

Our gastronomic restaurant, Le M, offers you Perigord gastronomic cuisine, with the richness of flavors that make the Black Perigord one of the jewels of French gastronomy. The ceiling with exposed moldings, the large bay windows and the surrounding nature give a unique atmosphere to the restaurant, up to the reputation of our Domain. Closed Saturday noon, Sunday and Monday.

The property as a whole comprises the old farmhouse and its cowshed. This house has been in the family for a very long time and has undeniably had a soul. It has very old architectural elements from the 14th to the 19th century.

After going along the Dordogne river, at the foot of the cliffs, you enter this beautiful house totally isolated in the middle of a very beautiful countryside. The property comprises the old farmhouse as a whole, and three old, unoccupied farm buildings, all forming a farmhouse of character.

The property, built on an ancient Gallo-Roman villa, is originally composed of 2 houses and can accommodate 8 people in the greatest comfort. It offers very nice amenities. The 4 bedrooms are absolutely charming, each with a different atmosphere and style.

This property is ideal for couples with children as the garden is enclosed by stone walls. The little ones will be happy to run on the lawn. A passageway in the old stable leads to the superb private swimming pool of dream size, 15x6.5m, with a protected view over the Dordogne valley. The house combines tradition and comfort, the renovation having been completed in 2011. The owners have made the wise choice to keep the exposed beams on the ground floor. The kitchen offers all the necessary comfort, a beautiful worktop and a magnificent stone sink.

At the heart of the Périgord Noir, 8 km from Sarlat, surrounded by many sites to visit, the campsite is on the river banks of the Dordogne, ideal for families. Natural environment, pitches for tents, caravans, campervans but also equipped tents, gypsy caravans and mobile home. Enjoy the indoor heated swimming pool, the terrace at the bar/restaurant to eat or drink after a busy day discovering the rich past of the area. Enjoy a canoe descent on the Dordogne, straight from the campsite!

Heated swimming pool. Beach 100m away. Well defined pitches of 110m2. Very comfortable. facilities. Electricity. Canoe rental close by. Icecreams. Mobile-home, caravan caretaking. Shops: 4km. Animals OK under conditions.

7km from Sarlat, river 300m away. Peaceful and friendly, ideal for families with young children. Recent facilities. Summer: entertainments for children and adults.Corner shop, bread, take away. Snack/bar

A seulement 7 kms de SARLAT, près du château de Montfort et du golf de Rochebois, sur la rive droite de la Dordogne, se situe "la roseraie". Au rez de chaussée, d'une demeure Périgordine ouvrant sur un grand parc avec piscine couverte et spa, se trouve notre gite "le Périgord" *** .Espace, confort, tranquillité, dans un des plus beaux sites de la vallée de la Dordogne. Plus d'infos : www.chambres-la-roseraie.com Le + : pour toute réservation (hors juillet et août) nous mettons gracieusement à votre disposition les draps et serviettes de toilettes et de douche, ainsi que les lits faits à votre arrivée.

A 7kms de SARLAT, proche du village de Montfort et du golf de Rochebois, sur la rive droite de la Dordogne se situe la Roseraie. Dans une grande batisse Périgordine, se trouve notre gite""Montfort"" pour 2/3 personnes composé d'une chambre avec lit en 160, 1 salle d'eau avec douche à l'italienne, wc indépendant, spacieuse pièce à vivre avec canapé convertible, cuisine équipée, salon de jardin, transats, barbecue, terrasse surplombant la piscine et le spa. Confort, calme et repos assurés.

Agricultural property of walnut trees and cereals composed of 9 gites with a magnificent panorama on the Dordogne Valley. The gite La Jardin is an adjoining house with three bedrooms for six people.