Rochebois Golf Club
CARE AND WELL-BEING SPA
In a haven of tranquility, let yourself be swept away by a wave of relaxation and absolute well-being.
The SPA du Golf de Rochebois is a 3-minute drive from the castles of the Périgord Noir region
Small guide to favourite activities Périgord Noir - Dordogne
The location of Demeures des Châteaux du Périgord Noir is ideal for discovering the many activities on offer in the Périgord. To enhance your stay, we have put together a selection of places that will make your stay unforgettable, in our beautiful region, Périgord en DORDOGNE.
TOUR OF THE PÉRIGORD NOIR REGION
Sarlat town
The town of Sarlat is undoubtedly one of Périgord's top tourist attractions. This ancient medieval town has been admirably preserved and restored. In season, Sarlat is a lively town, with its market, guided tours and festivals.
In winter, Sarlat hosts three major events:
- The Sarlat Christmas market: December 5-31, 70 stalls, illuminations and ice rink.
- The truffle festival :Saturday January 19 and Sunday January 20, 2019 in the center of Sarlat
- Goose festival :Saturday 02/03/2019 to Sunday 03/03/2019 Place de la Liberté
In winter, Sarlat hosts three major events:
- The Sarlat Christmas market: December 5-31, 70 stalls, illuminations and ice rink.
- The truffle festival :Saturday January 19 and Sunday January 20, 2019 in the center of Sarlat
- Goose festival :Saturday 02/03/2019 to Sunday 03/03/2019 Place de la Liberté
The Dordogne Valley
The Dordogne valley stretches from Carlux to Siorac en Périgord. It's a valley of unspoilt nature and major heritage sites.
Take a stroll through one of the Dordogne villages listed as one of the most beautiful in France:
Domme, Beynac, la Roque Gageac, Castelnaud, Marqueyssac
Take a stroll through one of the Dordogne villages listed as one of the most beautiful in France:
Domme, Beynac, la Roque Gageac, Castelnaud, Marqueyssac
The Dordogne Valley by train
The Chemin de fer touristique du Haut Quercy is characterized by its cliff-side layout in steam and diesel operation. It offers an original and spectacular tour of the Dordogne Valley.
Local castles
Visits to castles in the Dordogne region will reveal the magnificent panoramas of the Dordogne Valley. Most of the castles in the Périgord are high up on cliffs or hills, offering breathtaking views. Here are some of our favorite castles, located less than 30 minutes from your Les Demeures des Châteaux vacation home in Périgord Noir.
Beynac Castle
Located in one of France's most beautiful villages, Beynac-et-Cazenacau, this impressive château is built on top of a cliff. It offers superb views over the Dordogne valley. A 20-minute drive from your vacation rental.In winter, Sarlat hosts three major events:
- The Sarlat Christmas Market: December 5-31, 70 stalls, illuminations and ice rink.
- The truffle festival :Saturday January 19 and Sunday January 20, 2019 in the center of Sarlat
- Goose festival :Saturday 02/03/2019 to Sunday 03/03/2019 Place de la Liberté
- The Sarlat Christmas Market: December 5-31, 70 stalls, illuminations and ice rink.
- The truffle festival :Saturday January 19 and Sunday January 20, 2019 in the center of Sarlat
- Goose festival :Saturday 02/03/2019 to Sunday 03/03/2019 Place de la Liberté
Castelnaud Castle
Château de Castelnaud, a 13th-century fortress, offers a magnificent panoramic view over the Dordogne valley. It houses an important collection of weapons and armor, illustrating the art of warfare in the Middle Ages. A 15-minute drive from your vacation rental.
Commarque Castle
A wonderful visit to this medieval castle, which emerged from the forest following excavations, and to the knights' village built at its foot. A timeless fortress on a cliff overlooking the valley. A 30-minute drive from your vacation rental
Milandes Castle
Milandes Castle perpetuates the memory of Josephine Baker.
To get there, you'll follow the Dordogne Valley and its most beautiful villages, such as La Roque-Gageac and Beynac, built on promontories overlooking the valley. A 20-minute drive from your vacation rental
To get there, you'll follow the Dordogne Valley and its most beautiful villages, such as La Roque-Gageac and Beynac, built on promontories overlooking the valley. A 20-minute drive from your vacation rental
Fénelon Castle
Magnificent feudal castle in the Périgord Noir. The architecture is rare and it is superbly furnished with objects and works of art. The life of the writer Fenelon is portrayed...and the legend of the château, with some ghosts of the past still present...A 20-minute drive from your vacation rental.
Other cultural heritage sites in the Périgord Noir
Discover the places to visit in addition to the castles in our region.
Eyrignac and its gardens
Spectacular gardens with styles recalling different eras and countries. 300 incredible plant sculptures, lawn carpets, fountains, flower gardens and a white Rose Garden...25mn drive from your vacation rental.
Marqueyssac gardens
Discover these extraordinary gardens, the castle, and the superb panorama over the Dordogne valley. The alleys of boxwood and pruned cypresses are the perfect hideout for the kids! A 15-minute drive from your vacation rental.
Lascaux Caves
A masterpiece of prehistory, classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. LASCAUX 4 is a reproduction of the original, closed in 1963 and visited by over 1 million people. A 37-minute drive from your vacation rental.
Eyzies's Troglodytic dwellings
Eyzies de Tayac's village is home to troglodyte dwellings that reveal traces of human occupation from Neanderthal man to Cro-magnon. A 25-minute drive from your vacation rental.
National Museum of Prehistory
This museum provides a historical context for visits to nearby shelters. The original exhibits retrace the settlement of the first hunter-gatherers in Aquitaine from 400,000 BC to the end of the Ice Age (10,000 BC). The museum is closed on Tuesdays. A 25-minute drive from your vacation rental.
Périgord Noir Festivals
4 events not to be missed!
In summer and winter alike, the Périgord is rich in events, rich in emotions.
In summer and winter alike, the Périgord is rich in events, rich in emotions.
Theatre Festival
in Sarlat
Mid-july until beginning of August
Mime Festivalin Périgueux
end of July
end of July
Périgord noir FestivalClassical musicin Montignac
July to October
July to October
Film Festivalin Sarlat
November
November
Gourmet food
8 Places to discover Périgord specialities
Gastronomy is omnipresent in the Dordogne. Regional specialties such as foie gras, truffles, walnuts, confits, ceps and wines will delight the palates of even the most discerning gourmets. We'd like to invite you to discover just a few of the places where we love to dine.
- Night Market in Périgord Noir | L'Abbaye de Cadouin : During the summer months, night markets at festive atmospheres and tastings of regional specialities.
- Boulangerie patisserie traiteur chocolatier, Les Délices de Pito
Cénac-et-Saint-Julien |
An excellent address just 6 minutes from your vacation rental in Périgord.
- Patisserie Chocolatier , Les Gourmandises de Lucco |
24220 Bézenac
Phone : 05 53 29 25 33
- Périgord foie gras producer , La Ferme de Turnac
24250 DommePhone: 05 53 28 10 8410 minutes from yourPérigord vacation rental. "An exceptional pastry chef
- Restaurant La Borie Blanche | Ferme auberge
24250 DommePhone : 05 53 28 11 24The benchmark for local dining
- Restaurant, Logis Hôtel Belle Étoile |
24250 La Roque-GageacPhone: 05 53 29 51 44A beautiful view of the Dordogne
- Restaurant, l'Esplanade
2 Rue Pontcarral, 24250 DommePhone: 05 53 28 31 41An exceptional terrace with an extraordinary view of the Dordogne valley
- Restaurant, Au Centenaire
2 Avenue du Cingle, 24620 Les EyziesPhone: 05 53 06 68 68
Gastronomy is omnipresent in the Dordogne. Regional specialties such as foie gras, truffles, walnuts, confits, ceps and wines will delight the palates of even the most discerning gourmets. We'd like to invite you to discover just a few of the places where we love to dine.
- Night Market in Périgord Noir | L'Abbaye de Cadouin : During the summer months, night markets at festive atmospheres and tastings of regional specialities.
- Boulangerie patisserie traiteur chocolatier, Les Délices de Pito
Cénac-et-Saint-Julien |
An excellent address just 6 minutes from your vacation rental in Périgord.
- Patisserie Chocolatier , Les Gourmandises de Lucco |
24220 Bézenac
Phone : 05 53 29 25 33
- Périgord foie gras producer , La Ferme de Turnac
24250 DommePhone: 05 53 28 10 8410 minutes from yourPérigord vacation rental. "An exceptional pastry chef
- Restaurant La Borie Blanche | Ferme auberge
24250 DommePhone : 05 53 28 11 24The benchmark for local dining
- Restaurant, Logis Hôtel Belle Étoile |
24250 La Roque-GageacPhone: 05 53 29 51 44A beautiful view of the Dordogne
- Restaurant, l'Esplanade
2 Rue Pontcarral, 24250 DommePhone: 05 53 28 31 41An exceptional terrace with an extraordinary view of the Dordogne valley
- Restaurant, Au Centenaire
2 Avenue du Cingle, 24620 Les EyziesPhone: 05 53 06 68 68
