Discover CAMPING LA CASTILLONDERIE in Thonac, Dordogne

A walk around the "Thot Espace Cro-Magnon The hike starts with a climb, the rest of the route is less difficult. We walk through natural areas to reach two viewpoints and two hamlets.

A walk along the ponds and a stream, before climbing a hillside, to walk along the ridge line and discover a beautiful viewpoint.

A walk with a changing landscape, to be done with the whole family... This loop will seduce you by the diversity of the landscape and the variations of the terrain. You will be able to admire old buildings and mills with stone roofs. You will also notice the erosion that the sea has done on the cliffs now covered by a splendid forest.

A shady walk to discover the village of Fanlac in the footsteps of Jacquou Le Croquant.. A very pleasant walk which starts with a descent with a viewpoint, then a very rough ascent in the shade and undergrowth with pine trees... The crossing of this valley follows the GR36 linking the village to Montignac.

This short and peaceful walk plunges you into the absolute calm of the Possadour valley, after a descent from the plateau on which the village of Fanlac is located. Ideal with family or friends.

This easy loop (blue) proposes to discover St-Léon sur Vézère, a village of Dordogne installed in a cingle of the Vézère in Black Périgord. This village is classified as one of the "Most Beautiful Villages in France" and is well worth a stop to wander through the narrow streets to discover the magnificent 12th century Romanesque church and the many art craftsmen's stalls. The starting point is the camping car area on the banks of the Vézère. You will find a washing point for bicycles, sanitary facilities, restaurants and accommodation as well as an information point to advise you in your choices.

Beautiful walk around the beautiful village of Saint Léon Sur Vézère, village classified among the most beautiful villages of France, in the heart of the valley of the man. For nature lovers, who will discover the typical landscapes of the Périgord Noir.

Located on the banks of the Vézère river, Saint-Léon offers visitors its Romanesque church, a castle, a manor house and an expiatory chapel and many traditional houses. Enjoy this most beautiful village of France. You can then take a short hike to the Côte de Jor viewpoint and enjoy the view of the Vézère valley

The route starts from the village of Saint-Léon/Vézère, classified among the Most Beautiful Villages of France. It is located on a cingle (meander) of the Vézère and was a flourishing port. The village is rich in built heritage: castles, Romanesque church of the XIIth century which welcomes each year the famous Music Festival of the Black Périgord, chapel.. It is a lively village thanks to its shops, businesses and restaurants, not forgetting the canoes which allow you to take full advantage of the river. The route leaves the village by a small road to continue on a path that climbs into the woods. Once on the plateau you can enjoy two viewpoints on the Vézère valley to observe the river and its rocks, the village and the troglodytic site of the Roque Saint-Christophe.

Halfway between Lascaux and Les Eyzies, Saint-Léon is in the heart of the "Valley of Man". Occupied since prehistoric times, as attested by the remains of the Conquil site, Saint-Léon owes its name to one of the first bishops of Périgueux. Located near a Roman road, this village was above all, until the appearance of the railway, a flourishing port on the Vézère, to the point of deserving the name of Port-Léon during the Revolution. From the cemetery chapel at the eastern entrance to the village, the road leads past the Château de Clérans and the Manoir de la Salle to a 12th-century Romanesque church with a roof made of stone, which is the venue for the Périgord Noir music festival Starting point "parking of Saint-Léon-Sur-Vézère".

In the heart of the Vézère valley, our campsite La Castillonderie, nestled between 3 valleys, offers you an intimate and peaceful setting in the countryside, 7km from Montignac-Lascaux. Cyril and Edwige welcome you with a family friendly atmosphere to ensure you have a great holiday. We offer an individual tour of the campsite (services, choice of pitch when possible) and advise you on the sites to visit according to the needs of your family. You have a front row seat to discover the ornate caves, the prehistoric sites, the numerous castles and of course Sarlat la Canéda. Our 3-star campsite has spacious, shaded and delimited pitches for tents, caravans and motor homes, as well as a wide choice of rentals (lodge tents, mobile homes, cabins on stilts, coco sweet, gîtes....) There are many services at your disposal. Swimming/paddling pools and activities. Restaurant. Fresh bread.

Discover Cro-Magnon man and his relationship with the species that lived in his time, which he sometimes painted or hunted. The Time Mirror is the augmented reality animation to meet the animals of prehistoric life size. In the animal park, discover the species represented on the walls of the Lascaux cave or their descendants. The park's must-see: discovery workshops to learn about the Cro-Magnon way of life and share beautiful moments with your family... New: free application: Mammoth and Co.

5km from Montignac and a stone’s throw from Thot – Espace Cro-magnon, The gardens of Losse Castle overlook the Vézère. Built on a terrace and labelled “Remarkable Gardens”, they provide a beautiful setting, surrounding the Renaissance château since the 16th century. You are completely at leisure to stroll around the gardens and park and enjoy the exhibitions organised in the towers. Your stroll will lead you to the “green rooms”, created on terraces with a view over the Vézère. Follow the wisteria arbour to re-join the walkway lined with boxwoods and decorated with roses. In the garden below, rosemary sits alongside lavender while a little stream runs through the topiaries with a variety of aromas. Re-join the park by crossing the dry moat; your children can play in the mini-maze of the bamboo garden. In the stables, a video tells you more about Losse château and its gardens.

5 Km from Montignac Lascaux on D 706. The Medieval stronghold towers above the river Vézère. Within its curtain walls and deep moat a Renaissance hall was built in 1576. It is accessed by a monumental gatehouse where an inscription proclaims, in the line of 16th century thought, « Man does as he may, Fate as she wills ». Inside the Renaissance hall a fine decor and exceptional period furniture bear witness to the grand lifestyle of Jean II de Losse, soldier and courtier of all the sons of Catherine de Medicis, the last Valois kings. The gardens within the walls or terraced over the river with plantations following the 16th century lay out, offer an inspired and charming wandering with unspoiled views over the virgilian coutryside. (« A » listed building, site and gardens.) English tours available for groups on request.

The Archambeau Hotel is located in Thonac, Dordogne. In the heart of the Périgord Noir, along the Vézère valley, in the golden triangle "Montignac, Les Eyzies-de-Tayac, Sarlat", it is close to the Chateau of Losse and Lascaux 4. This hotel, looked after for 4 generations by the same family, offers you quiet rooms in classic Perigord buildings in the village. 23 air-conditioned rooms, 9 of which have a terrace or balcony, Italian shower and separate toilet. The hotel has a beautiful 15 metre heated swimming pool, garden, solarium, 2 hectares of shaded park, a private lake. It is also equipped with a relaxation spa and sauna area. Wifi access. Benoît has been a master restaurateur since 2010 and will share with you his local and international cuisine prepared with a modern touch.

A quiet, countryside campsite located in the commune of Montignac, home to the Lascaux cave with spacious, shaded pitches. The town centre can be reached in a few minutes by bike along the Vézère river. Bicycles can be hired on site. You are welcome at Le Sorbier with your van, camper van, caravan or tent.

Eco-camping with the inhabitant. To stay in a human-scale structure, far from the hustle and bustle of tourism, and to enjoy the calm of the forest and the wild animals. Ecology is a priority here: dry toilets only, solar showers available (in addition to the traditional shower), waste sorting, composting of green waste, no night lighting, reduction of electrical equipment, mowing only of paths to circulate... Only 3 small camping places and 2 unusual accommodations, max 10-12 persons welcomed.

If you're looking for relaxation and nature, you'll love the 2 beautiful rooms, "Mustangs" and "Elephants", in an almost 500-year-old Périgord stone house. La ferme des petites oreilles is located in Montignac, close to many of the treasures of the Périgord Noir. Lucie and Rahno open their doors to you on this delightful estate, where you'll find everything you need, and carefully decorated rooms. Shared heated swimming pool, secured with a slatted cover. The owners also offer a seasonal rental for 13 people.

La ferme des petites oreilles is located in Montignac, close to many of the treasures of the Périgord Noir. The gite La Ferme des Petites Oreilles is a beautiful 500-year-old Périgourdine stone house that has been completely renovated opposite the owners' home. The gite has five bedrooms for 11 to 13 people. Private heated swimming pool secured by a slatted cover.

Exceptional location on a hillside overlooking the prehistoric valley of the Vézère. An ideal base for visiting the many listed sites, medieval castles, Sarlat and its gastronomy, Don't forget the possibility of numerous water activities such as canoeing, swimming and fishing as well as hiking, walking and mountain biking.

Discover Cro-Magnon man and his relationship with the species that lived in his time, which he sometimes painted or hunted. The Time Mirror is the augmented reality animation to meet the animals of prehistoric life size. In the animal park, discover the species represented on the walls of the Lascaux cave or their descendants. The park's must-see: discovery workshops to learn about the Cro-Magnon way of life and share beautiful moments with your family... New: free application: Mammoth and Co.

5km from Montignac and a stone’s throw from Thot – Espace Cro-magnon, The gardens of Losse Castle overlook the Vézère. Built on a terrace and labelled “Remarkable Gardens”, they provide a beautiful setting, surrounding the Renaissance château since the 16th century. You are completely at leisure to stroll around the gardens and park and enjoy the exhibitions organised in the towers. Your stroll will lead you to the “green rooms”, created on terraces with a view over the Vézère. Follow the wisteria arbour to re-join the walkway lined with boxwoods and decorated with roses. In the garden below, rosemary sits alongside lavender while a little stream runs through the topiaries with a variety of aromas. Re-join the park by crossing the dry moat; your children can play in the mini-maze of the bamboo garden. In the stables, a video tells you more about Losse château and its gardens.

5 Km from Montignac Lascaux on D 706. The Medieval stronghold towers above the river Vézère. Within its curtain walls and deep moat a Renaissance hall was built in 1576. It is accessed by a monumental gatehouse where an inscription proclaims, in the line of 16th century thought, « Man does as he may, Fate as she wills ». Inside the Renaissance hall a fine decor and exceptional period furniture bear witness to the grand lifestyle of Jean II de Losse, soldier and courtier of all the sons of Catherine de Medicis, the last Valois kings. The gardens within the walls or terraced over the river with plantations following the 16th century lay out, offer an inspired and charming wandering with unspoiled views over the virgilian coutryside. (« A » listed building, site and gardens.) English tours available for groups on request.

Yoan Payet and his family have settled in a 5-hectare farm in the heart of the Périgord Noir, in Thonac. They produce seasonal fruit and vegetables, chestnut cream, preserves and eggs You will find them at the Montignac market on Wednesdays or directly at the farm every Friday between 5:00 and 6:30 pm.

Our chilli farm respects nature, weeding and harvesting are done by hand (from the end of August to the first frosts). You will find our chilli pepper in all its variations (powder, puree, oil, jelly...). An artisanal mustard (30 flavours) and other home-made specialities (cookies, gingerbread) made in our laboratory.

In the heart of the Vézère valley in the Dordogne, Thonac is a village in the Périgord Noir close to the town of Montignac, which owes its reputation to the Lascaux cave. Nestling on the right bank of the Vézère, Thonac is the link between the sites of the valley such as the Parc Thot, the Château de Losse and the Castel-Merle site in Sergeac. Although crossed by one of the most picturesque tourist routes of the Périgord Noir, between the great sites downstream and the immense fame of Lascaux upstream, Thonac preserves its character as a completely rural community.

Our farm, located in the Black Perigord near the Lascaux cave, organically raises cattle and calves attached to the land of origin to produce a healthy and tasty meat. Free guided tour with commentary every day according to opening dates.

Dairy cow breeding and nut production. Come taste the products and picnic at the farm. Production of organic farm ice cream in the farm's laboratory, with a choice of twenty flavours On sale at La Maison Paysanne in Le Bugue, La Fermière in Montignac and Le Syana in Les Eyzies.

Valojoulx is situated on the left bank of the Vézère valley, in the heart of the Périgord Noir in the Dordogne. The village of Valojoulx, irrigated by the Turançon river, is located away from the main roads, more than a kilometre from the departmental road 65 which runs along the Vézère. It is located 6km from Montignac and 16km from Sarlat.

A gourmet cuisine combining local and foreign flavours awaits you in our shady garden around the swimming pool or in one of our two air-conditioned dining rooms. Group meals. Private receptions. Restaurant ideally located in Thonac, only a few kilometres from the famous Lascaux cave, La Roque Saint-Christophe and Le Château de Losse. Guide du Routard / Petit Futé. Maître Restaurateur since 2010.

At the exit of Montignac-Lascaux, in the direction of Les Eyzies, in an old farmhouse made of Périgord stone, Jean Bernard Lavaud welcomes you in a nice atmosphere around a gastronomic cuisine (traditional revisited). Large room that can accommodate about 80 people in banquet and a summer terrace in teak in the courtyard. Large parking lot.

If you want to enjoy traditional cuisine in the exceptional setting of the village of Fanlac, think Le Croquant! Reservations required - Terrace available - Vegetarian dishes available

Charming inn located in Sergeac, only 8km from Montignac and 13km from Les Eyzies. In the middle of the countryside, this inn with character will delight you. Come and enjoy our local cuisine, prepared by our chef, by the fireplace or in the shade on the terrace.

In a countryside setting with a stone building and terrace planted with flowers, the chef offers an indulgent, generous cuisine with authentic flavour. Local products prepared in the chef's Provençal style. Freshwater and saltwater fish, French meat, Limousine beef, IGP (Protected Geographic Indication) duck, homemade pizzas baked in a wood burning oven, and more. Even... Old-fashioned ice cream made in the Périgord. The interior has been newly redecorated in a subtle combination of old and contemporary style.

In a countryside setting with a stone building and terrace planted with flowers, the chef offers an indulgent, generous cuisine with authentic flavour. Local products prepared in the chef's Provençal style. Freshwater and saltwater fish, French meat, Limousine beef, IGP (Protected Geographic Indication) duck, homemade pizzas baked in a wood burning oven, and more. Even... Old-fashioned ice cream made in the Périgord. The interior has been newly redecorated in a subtle combination of old and contemporary style.

Next to the fire or on the terrace, come taste the authentic cuisine of the Périgord. For three generations, the same family has been offering its speciality dish: a generous portion of preserved duck, Sarlat-style potatoes with bolet mushrooms and salad with walnut oil. A discovery you won't want to miss! Very affordable prices and a pleasant atmosphere.

TradiSnack in the heart of one of the most Beautiful Villages in France: Saint-Léon-sur-Vézère.

In the heart of the Vézère valley, our campsite La Castillonderie, nestled between 3 valleys, offers you an intimate and peaceful setting in the countryside, 7km from Montignac-Lascaux. Cyril and Edwige welcome you with a family friendly atmosphere to ensure you have a great holiday. We offer an individual tour of the campsite (services, choice of pitch when possible) and advise you on the sites to visit according to the needs of your family. You have a front row seat to discover the ornate caves, the prehistoric sites, the numerous castles and of course Sarlat la Canéda. Our 3-star campsite has spacious, shaded and delimited pitches for tents, caravans and motor homes, as well as a wide choice of rentals (lodge tents, mobile homes, cabins on stilts, coco sweet, gîtes....) There are many services at your disposal. Swimming/paddling pools and activities. Restaurant. Fresh bread.

Gite with view on the Vézère Valley and the Thot hill. You can enjoy a picnic on the banks of the Vézère at 500 m (ideal for fishing) and organize many visits to the castles of the Dordogne Valley and the prehistoric sites of the Vézère Valley. Pedestrian paths in the surroundings. The Lafon gite has three rooms for six people. Possibility of renting the same equipment with an additional room, for eight people. Private heated swimming pool open from 15/05 to 30/09.

A manor house completed with a farmhouse, several outbuildings, a wash house and of course... a fountain. The house is surrounded by 3 hectares of woods and overlooks the Vézère valley, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A two hundred year old chestnut tree serves as an umbrella for the 300m2 terrace where you can eat, relax, play ping-pong, darts, pétanque... There is no noise here except that of the cicadas and the crickets; silence is king! The village of Montignac-Lascaux with its shops, bars, restaurants and of course its famous caves is three kilometers away. A few kilometers from Beynac, la Roque Gageac, Castelnau, Sarlat... Donkey rides at 300m, canoeing and swimming in the natural swimming pool of Montignac or the Vézère and the hiking trails will make the most "sporty" happy. Vegetables, eggs and milk at the farm at 300m.

In the heart of the Périgord Noir, ideally located between Montignac and Les Eyzies, the gite de Lavergne has 5 rooms for ten people. Secured shared swimming pool.

Situated in the spacious and green park of a small 17th century manor house which was once the courthouse, this stone house has been tastefully decorated and offers all modern comforts. This cottage has two bedrooms for three people with private swimming pool.

Village of six gîtes located between Lascaux and Les Eyzies; this 7000 square meters space is appreciated for its calm and conviviality; two swimming pools, for adults and children, are located in the heart of the village. Each gîte, with a surface area of 58 square metres, has two adult bedrooms, a children's bedroom, a bathroom, a separate toilet and a main room with an open kitchen. A green area of 80 square metres, delimited and shaded, surrounds each of the gîtes and creates a real intimacy.

Village of six gîtes located between Lascaux and Les Eyzies; this 7000 square meters space is appreciated for its calm and conviviality; two swimming pools, for adults and children, are located in the heart of the village. Each gîte, with a surface area of 58 square metres, has two adult bedrooms, a children's bedroom, a bathroom, a separate toilet and a main room with an open kitchen. A green area of 80 square metres, delimited and shaded, surrounds each of the gîtes and creates a real intimacy.

Village of six gîtes located between Lascaux and Les Eyzies; this 7000 square meters space is appreciated for its calm and conviviality; two swimming pools, for adults and children, are located in the heart of the village. Each gîte, with a surface area of 58 square metres, has two adult bedrooms, a children's bedroom, a bathroom, a separate toilet and a main room with an open kitchen. A green area of 80 square metres, delimited and shaded, surrounds each of the gîtes and creates a real intimacy.

Village of six gîtes located between Lascaux and Les Eyzies; this 7000 square meters space is appreciated for its calm and conviviality; two swimming pools, for adults and children, are located in the heart of the village. Each gîte, with a surface area of 58 square metres, has two adult bedrooms, a children's bedroom, a bathroom, a separate toilet and a main room with an open kitchen. A green area of 80 square metres, delimited and shaded, surrounds each of the gîtes and creates a real intimacy.

Situated in the Vézère valley, in the heart of the Périgord Noir, Les Nogalies assures you peace and quiet. Our gîtes are both recently built and each has its own private spa with a covered terrace. Each gîte has an individual entrance, a car park and a private spa. The gîtes are on the same level, which facilitates access from the car park. The gîte La Borie is a studio for two people.