Unveil natural beauty at LE CHAMP DE GUIRAL

Départ : Rue du Majou à la « Porte du Majou » : La rue s’ouvre sous la porte « porta Major » de l’enceinte médiévale bâtie au XIIIe. Le blason au-dessus de la porte représente le rempart et le Château de Gourdon. C’est une des 4 portes de Gourdon qui s’ouvrait sur une barbacane. La « Grande rue » du Gourdon médiéval commence ici ; elle est bordée de façades des XIII, XIV, XV, XVIe et XVIIe siècles, anciennes échoppes et hôtels particuliers des grandes familles de marchands gourdonnais. « Chapelle du Majou » : Chapelle de style ogival dédiée à la Vierge. Bâtie contre le mur de la cité au XVIe. elle fut saccagée pendant les guerres de Religion et restaurée au XIXe. Comme le mentionne la plaque c’est un « Autel privilégié ». Des indulgences étaient accordées par le Pape aux fidèles qui y « prient pour la conversion des pêcheurs et le triomphe de la Sainte Église ». De belles boiseries du XVIIIe se trouvent à l’intérieur. Plus haut dans la Rue du Majou, une maison à colombages et à encorbellement, ainsi que l’Office de Tourisme. Après l’Office de Tourisme, sur la droite la Maison du Sénéchal : Anciennes échoppes gothiques au rez-de-chaussée. Au 1er étage : fenêtres à meneaux de la Renaissance. Un escalier à colimaçon à l’arrière permet l’accès aux étages supérieurs Dès le XVIe siècle c’était la Maison du représentant de la justice royale : le Sénéchal. À l’extérieur, les latrines sont visibles dans l’impasse. À l’intérieur des fresques du XVe et les plafonds à la française du XVIIe montrent la richesse passée de ses résidents. (ne se visite pas) En haut de la rue du Majou, la Place de l’Hôtel de Ville : L’Hôtel de ville : du XIIIe, il fut reconstruit au XVIIe, ancien siège du « consulat » mis en place dès 1244. Les barreaux d’une ancienne cellule témoignent que la justice locale y était dispensée. À l’intérieur : Escaliers à paliers de style classique. La porte est décorée du blason consulaire : ce sont les armes de la ville « d’azur à la croix d’argent cantonné de 4 fleurs de Lys d’or reversées ». Les couverts de la place, au cœur de la cité, étaient un lieu de marché. L’Église Saint Pierre (M.H.) : Sa construction a débuté il y a 700 ans et s’est achevée au XVIe siècle. Les tours du clocher se dressent à près de 35 m de hauteur. Cette église fortifiée (mâchicoulis sur la façade) d’aspect austère à l’extérieur est un édifice de style gothique languedocien très ouvragé à l’intérieur. L’abside du chœur est décorée d’un retable en bois doré en trompe l’œil, oeuvre des sculpteurs Gourdonnais les frères Tournier. Ces tableaux en relief représentent des scènes de la vie de Marie et de Jésus (bel exemple de la sculpture baroque du XVIIe). En longeant l’église par la droite, La Maison Cavaignac : Porte classée Monument Historique du XVIIe (la femme à la balance symbolise la justice). Comme le signale la plaque, c’est la maison natale du député Conventionnel Jean Baptiste Cavaignac qui siégea à la « Montagne ». Son père fut maire de Gourdon. La descendance n’est pas moins célèbre : le Général de Cavaignac s’illustra notamment dans l’Histoire Nationale au XIXe s. Possibilité d’accéder à la table d’orientation (Ancien Château) par les escaliers au fond du parking. Le château : Aujourd’hui un belvédère à 284 m d’altitude doté d’une table d’orientation. Rien ne reste du Donjon médiéval construit par les seigneurs locaux. Il fut démantelé par ordre du Roi Louis XIII pour punir Pons de Lauzieres deThemines tombé alors en disgrâce. Descendre la Rue Sourde pour voir les Ogives et les fenêtres à Meneaux. Passage par la rue Frézat, la rue la plus étroite de la ville. Arrivée dans la Rue du Cardinal Farinié, face au Presbytère, remonter et prendre à gauche la rue de la Mairie ou « Rue des Consuls » : pigeonnier et maison à bolet. Rue des consuls : Au XIIIe, la vie municipale s’organise grâce à la charte de Coutumes octroyée par les seigneurs de Gourdon et régit les droits : privé, pénal et public. Les consuls administrent la cité, assistés des représentants des seigneurs locaux. Ainsi s’amorce un processus d’émancipation qui favorise l’essor économique de la cité. Arrivée dans la cour du Sénéchal, traverser les Jardins du Sénéchal pour arriver Rue Zig-Zag : la rue des Taverniers. Belle Porte du XIIIe s. Retour Rue du Majou.

The Mill Loop will allow you to rediscover an important but not forgotten heritage in the Pays de Fénelon: the water mills. All along the walk, you will be able to read the panels of the "Chemin des Meuniers" which will give you interesting information on the mills you will discover, their functioning, the work of the millers, etc..

The millers' path will allow you to rediscover an important but not forgotten heritage in the Pays de Fénelon: the water mills. All along the walk, you will be able to read the signs of the "Chemin des Meuniers" which will give you interesting information about the mills you will meet, their functioning, the work of the millers, etc.. The short route takes up the same points of interest as the long route on the first half of it. After the Moulin haut, turn left onto a small path to join a paved road, also on your left, and thus find the millers' path. The best thing about this route: you can pick up the Randoland information sheets for free at one of the two information offices of the Pays de Fénelon Tourist Office, in Salignac-Eyvigues or Rouffillac-de-Carlux. You can also

A loop "worth the effort"! Indeed, it's a red loop, but your efforts will allow you to observe and contemplate the famous Château de Fénelon. But that's not all! You'll also pass through the villages of Sainte-Mondane and Veyrignac, where you'll see water mills, a fountain and a splendid viewpoint.

The millers' path will allow you to rediscover an important but not forgotten heritage in the Pays de Fénelon: the water mills. All along the walk, you will be able to read the signs of the "Chemin des Meuniers" which will give you interesting information about the mills you will meet, their functioning, the work of the millers, etc.. At the signpost located on the municipal parking lot above the town hall, take the road towards the walnut grove to walk along the long version of this path. The long route will take you to the Lascombe, Patot and Moulin Haut mills, then on to the Beauvais, Neuf and Roc Blanc mills.

Former pilgrimage route of 180 kilometers to join the Perigord to Rocamadour, this magnificent route is now marked out, and allows you to cross the vineyards and hills of Bergerac in complete safety, before going along the green Dordogne valley and its cliffs, to arrive in the valley of the Ouysse. Starting from Grolejac la Mouline for this tenth stage, you will cross the village of Veyrignac and its church Saint-Pierre-ès-Liens then you will find the river at the level of the castle of Fénelon. You can admire its circular towers and its roofs covered with lauzes. Opposite Fénelon, on the other side of the Dordogne, stands the fortified village of Carlux where you can see the ruins of the ramparts, the entrance towers and the keep of the old castle. Before leaving the village, you will admire a curious gothic chimney called "sarrazine".

Magnificent walk starting from Sainte-Mondane, you will pass by the foot of the Château de Fénelon and cross the oak forests and the countryside of the Périgord Noir

From Groléjac, the path turns away from the Dordogne valley and heads towards Sarlat La Canéda, along a greenway located on an old railroad line. The forest is omnipresent, overlooking the small valleys and leaving the hiker wide shoulders. Between Sarlat and Carlux, the Sarladais hillsides offer glimpses through the forest to villages with their blond stone and traditional architecture.

Boucle du Coustal : Discover the heights of the village of Saint-Julien and its small built heritage through this hike. Nice views on the Dordogne Valley. Hiking Boucle du Coustal in St-Julien-de-Lampon.

Ideal for families, peaceful, close to a lake and at the heart of the major tourist sites. Grassy, spacious and flat pitches. Shaded grounds. A dynamic team will help you have the most memorable holidays.

10 minutes from Sarlat la Canéda, capital of the Black Perigord, on the water's edge with its beautiful beach on the left bank of the Dordogne, "Le Bourniou" welcomes you in a family atmosphere with its 160 spacious and shady pitches, tents and a rest stop Its proximity to the most beautiful sites such as Padirac, Lascaux, Castelnaud, Rocamadour... will allow you to combine relaxation, discovery, gastronomy and history You will feel at home because our objective is to satisfy you! On site you will find: snack bar, bar, entertainment, laundry, games, petanque, mini golf, table tennis, football and volleyball fields, canoe hire and picnic area. Direct and private access from the campsite: swimming beach, fishing and canoe hire. Near the campsite: shops, cycle track (100m away), tennis court 1 stay of 2 weeks = 1 night free.

Quiet camp-site privileging natural and family vacations bathing, fishing, excursions associating the rest with the sporting, cultural, tourist activities... and gastronomic. It is located on the banks of the Dordogne River with direct access to the beach. Ideal starting point for many tourist visits.

Ideally located campsite in a large park, close to the Dordogne valley and its many treasures. Wide range of mobile homes, pitches in the shade. 3 swimming pools, one of them heated and covered, 5-track slides and a place for relaxing. Games and activities for children. Activities for all: theme evenings, water activities, children’s club.

Charming 4 star hotel, 7 km from Sarlat, at the heart of the Périgord Noir. 3 stone buildings around a large courtyard overlooking the pool and the park. Very close to the Dordogne, the hotel is a true haven of peace. The rooms and suites are large and very comfortable. Ideal starting point to explore this incredibly rich history, prehistory and gastronomic sites.

Campsite on the banks of the river, located in Carsac-Aillac, a few kilometres from the medieval centre of Sarlat. Le rocher de la cave offers you a heated swimming pool with aquasplash, direct access to the beach and entertainment several times a week throughout the summer. Sports fields are at your disposal: city stadium, skate park, ping-pong tables, beach volleyball court, fitness, petanque field. A playground and trampolines. On site, canoe and kayak rentals, several courses are available. Restaurant overlooking the Dordogne, musical evening once a week in July and August. The market town of Carsac-Aillac with all the essential shops is a 10 minute walk away, a weekly market is held every Sunday morning throughout the summer season. Close to tourist sites and villages to visit. Cycle track 800m away.

At the heart of the Périgord Noir and the "Castles' Valley", guest house with swimming pool. A private driveway goes through the woods of oak and chestnut trees leading to a clearing with a majestic hunting lodge dating from the 17th and 18th century. Between Sarlat and Domme, close to the river bend of Montfort. With a view overlooking the Dordogne close by.

Family campsite located on the banks of the Dordogne, ideal for swimming, canoeing or fishing. Heated and covered swimming pool. Near cycle track. Located 7 km from Sarlat in the village of Carsac Aillac, Le Plein Air des Bories is close to many tourist sites in the region (La Roque Gageac, Domme, Castelnaud, Beynac...).

Only 6 km from SARLAT, the medieval city, and 5 mins from the river, in the center of the Dordogne Valley, come and taste the peace and calm in this little jewel of nature, for a moment of relaxation and benefit from the large green open spaces : the swimming pools, (one covered and heated april to september). Here in the Dordogne, you will discover an amazing number of wonderful sites from elegant Châteaux to fascinating and mysterious caves… all Close by for the pleasure of the eyes… and of course, don’t resist the pleasure of “gastronomie locale” on the terrace of our Bar with its views of the swimming pools and the marvelous Valley.

Run by a friendly family. Garanteed shade by the river banks. Ideal for all types of activities, cultural or sports, only 15 min from Sarlat. A holiday for all in harmony with nature. Canvas bungalow tent for 4 people with no toilets and canvas lodge with toilet. Direct access to the river, beach, mountain bike and children’s games available.

Direct sale from the goose and duck producer (foie gras, confits...) Other activities: farmhouse inn and bed and breakfast

You will discover the evolutionary walnut grove located all around the farm. Possibility to picnic in the grassy, cool and peaceful orchard.

In the Dordogne valley, 18 km from Sarlat-la-Canéda, the Cantou farm inn is located at the foot of the Fénelon castle, in Sainte-Mondane. Catherine and Jean-Luc, producers and breeders of ducks and chickens, open the doors of their farm, proud to perpetuate the reputation of the cuisine of the Périgord Noir. From the breeding to the sale, through the traditional force-feeding with yellow corn, the slaughtering and the transformation, everything is done on the spot in order to guarantee you a perfect traceability. Sale at the farm all year long, by appointment. Possibility to eat in the farm inn.

At Château de Fénelon, birthplace of François de Salignac de la Mothe Fénelon, Archbishop of Cambrai, tutor to the Duke of Burgundy and author of the famous Télémaque, you can admire numerous rooms furnished and decorated from the 15th to the 19th century, according to style and period. It still has its lauze roof and the original defensive system. A permanent exhibition presents the Archbishop-writer Fénelon.

Sylvain and Séverine welcome you all year round but especially in summer to discover their farm and especially to taste their products made from farm ducks force-fed and transformed by them. Don't hesitate to call them if you are absent when you arrive, they are surely not far from you! You will discover all the richness of the gastronomic tradition and will appreciate the flavour of local products made from duck. Taste the foies gras, pâtés, rillettes and crickets, cassoulet, stuffed neck, confits, gizzards, dried duck breasts and Périgord enchaud. New this year, our organic nut oil produced on the farm!

Grotte de Péchialet, registered with the PDESI and open to the practice of speleology.

Free visit to our goose farm. All products made on the farm: preserves, truffles, cooked dishes... 20 time medal winner at Paris Agricultural Show with 2 silver medals in 2017. On-line buying.

Spread over three levels, the Gare Robert Doisneau is an unusual place where design and authenticity coexist. In the centre of the station is the Tourist Office of the Pays de Fénelon. Two galleries, unique in France! Indeed, this is the only permanent exhibition space dedicated to Robert Doisneau. Gallery 1 retraces Robert Doisneau's first holidays in the Dordogne and the Lot during the first paid holidays in 1937. Gallery 2 is on the theme of "slices of life", a subject used on many occasions by Robert Doisneau. It lets you discover photos of "characters" of our beautiful region. An educational space is also set up there, from the silver laboratory in Montrouge to the digital "lab" in Rouffillac-de-Carlux. The temporary exhibition gallery hosts exhibitions and artists in residence Free admission - open all year round.

Karelle and Jean sylvain Thomas offer you a stop in their second shop in the farm of the scea les Oies du Périgord Noir It is located between Sarlat and Souillac, on one of the most touristic roads of the department. Take the time to come and taste our foie gras, rillette, sausages .. We are goose breeders, feeders and canners. You will also be able to treat yourself with various local products : wines, cakes, oils.. If you have more time, do not hesitate to visit our farm open 7 days a week where a playground, a visit on reservation and tasting await you.

Enter the territory of lemurs, wallabies and marmosets. You will approach them without any barrier. The park is specialized in rare and endangered species: Elegant maned wolf, tapir, fearsome fossa, local mink, greedy-looking debonair wolverine, blue giant New Guinean pigeon, a total of 29 species and 150 animals. Outstanding wooded environment, shaded paths, waterfalls. Coffee shop. The Reserve is a non-profit institution.

At the gates of Quercy, in a green setting, a vast residence of character. Its authentic dining room - adobe floor and fireplace -Farm in activity: breeding and feeding of geese. Transformation workshop. Canned food, farm products, vegetable garden. menu, 1/2 board, terrace. 5 guest rooms and gîte. Guide du Routard, Petit Futé, Géo Guide. Bicycle path and river 6 kms away.

In a pleasant setting 800 m from the Château de Fénelon, a producer welcomes you and lets you taste products made from ducks raised, force-fed and processed on her farm, as well as poultry-based dishes. Sale of products on the spot all the year (preserves, chickens, eggs); fat ducks and fresh foie gras in season. Open from Easter every weekend and on public holidays. In June on reservation (consult us). In September open only at lunchtime on reservation. In July and August from Tuesday to Sunday lunchtime. For other periods, please contact me.

The cuisine is based on local products. Fans will delight in the chef's specialty, the Dordogne fry, as well as traditional Perigordian dishes. With Chef Philippe's vast and varied experience, and his classic French style with hints of Mediterranean influences is just an easy way to delight and mesmerize all food lovers from around the world The desire to bring the concept of brasserie as well as the challenge of opening a new restaurant brought him to the Hotel du Pont and Restaurant where his dedication allows guests to discover French cuisine unchanged in its character.

family hotel restaurant, located near the river Dordogne (25 m). Traditional regional cuisine. 12 kms from Souillac and 17 kms from Sarlat. 215 m from the Sarlat-Cazoulès cycle track. Fishing, cycling, canoes. Tourist sites 50 kms away. International airport at Cressensac 40 kms away.

Meet Valérie in her magnificent Périgourdin style farmhouse 5 km from the stunning village of Domme. "Direct from the field to your plate". Traditional cuisine with simple and delicious local products: foie gras, family bred beef, duck confit, mushroom omelette. Homemade desserts and many other dishes to discover. Bookings only. No CB.

Individual wooden chalet outside the vaccination village 'le Hameau Du Soleil' On the first floor 1 CH (1 GL), On the ground floor 2CHS (2 GLS) SD-WC. Equipped kitchen (LV-MO-LL), living/dining room with TV, veranda, garden furniture, barbecue, children's games, hiking trail open from April 1st to October 20th

This chalet can accommodate 4 to 6 people. It has an entrance hall, two closed bedrooms, a spacious bathroom with a large open shower, a living room and kitchen. Both bedrooms have double beds and a bunk bed.

Charming detached stone house, upstairs 2 CHS (2 GLS) and 1 CH (2 LTS) SD-WC. Equipped kitchen (LV-MO-LL) living room and lounge area with TV. Garden furniture, barbecue, children's games, hiking trail nearby, dog on request. Open from April 1st to October 20th

Charming detached stone house, upstairs 2 CHS (2 GLS) and 1 CH (2 LTS) SD-WC. Equipped kitchen (LV-MO-LL) living room and lounge area with TV. Garden furniture, barbecue, children's games, hiking trail nearby, dog on request. Open from April 1st to October 20th

Charming detached stone house, upstairs 2 CHS (2 GLS) and 1 CH (2 LTS) SD-WC. Equipped kitchen (LV-MO-LL) living room and lounge area with TV. Garden furniture, barbecue, children's games, hiking trail nearby, dog on request. Open from April 1st to October 20th

Charming detached stone house, upstairs 2 CHS (2 GLS) and 1 CH (2 LTS) SD-WC. Equipped kitchen (LV-MO-LL) living room and lounge area with TV. Garden furniture, barbecue, children's games, hiking trail nearby, dog on request. Open from April 1st to October 20th

In the gîte for 3 people, on the first floor there are two bedrooms, one of which has a double bed and the other a single bed. Bathroom with washbasin, shower and toilet on the first floor. The gîtes all have satellite TV and a sunny terrace with table, parasol, chairs and a barbecue.

Close to Sarlat and just a stone's throw from the Dordogne's major tourist attractions, Le Cantou gite is a house adjoining another holiday rental. It has three bedrooms for six people. Shared swimming pool, secured by an alarm, open from April 15 to October 15

Close to Sarlat and just a stone's throw from the Dordogne's major tourist attractions, Le Nougaillou is a self-catering cottage adjoining another holiday rental. This La Maison du Soleil gite has three bedrooms for six people. Shared swimming pool, secured by an alarm, open from April 15 to October 15.

Located in the Dordogne Valley on a 6 ha property far from the main roads, this independent gite is entirely enclosed and offers the calm of a peaceful and green nature. Le Garissat is a house attached to unoccupied buildings and has three bedrooms for six people.