100 ADVENTURES IN THE DORDOGNE
Having Fun is Child’s Play
A holiday in the Dordogne is one big adventure for the whole family! Parents will feel like kids again, and children won’t miss their mobiles. Discover fairytale castles, explore underground caves filled with secrets, and splash in the river. For adventurous kids, there’s canoeing on the Dordogne, zip-lining through the trees, and thrilling climbing parks. All your senses will be on high alert with so much to see, taste, listen to, and touch. Best of all, learning becomes a joy, because there’s so much to discover in the Dordogne!
Grotte de Domme
The Grotte de Domme is a fascinating cave located below the picturesque village of Domme in the Dordogne region. On…
Adventure Parc in Fontdouce
In the beautiful valley of the Abbaye de Fontdouce, just 20 minutes from Cognac, Adventure Parc offers plenty of fun…
Accroparc de Soyaux
Experience the action at Accroparc de Soyaux! Climb and scramble across several treetop courses of varying difficulty. Test your precision…
Aquarium du Périgord Noir
The Aquarium du Périgord Noir, located in Le Bugue, is Europe’s largest private freshwater aquarium. With an area of more…
Chateau de Milandes: home of Josephine Baker
The Château des Milandes is a beautiful castle, most famous as the home of Josephine Baker. After her breakthrough as…
Romantic Gardens of Marqueyssac: Dordogne views
Les Jardins de Marqueyssac: romantic, picturesque gardens overlooking the Dordogne. You can stroll past thousands of boxwood trees and enjoy…
Château de Jumilhac
Built between the 12th and 15th centuries, Château de Jumilhac was once a safe haven during wars and is known…
Explore Brantôme by canoe or kayak with Allo Canoës
Discover the river Dronne near Brantôme, often referred to as the Venice of the Périgord Vert. Just 1 km from…
AquaFun Park de Casteljaloux
L’AquaFun Park de Casteljaloux is located 40 min from Agen and 1 hour from Bordeaux. This park, on the leisure…
Château de Beynac
Towering over the picturesque Dordogne Valley is the Château de Beynac, one of France’s best-preserved medieval castles. This 12th-century castle…
Grotte de Rouffignac
The Grotte de Rouffignac, also called ‘The Cave of the Hundred Mammoths’, takes you on a fascinating journey into prehistoric…
Lascaux: the gateway to prehistory
The caves of Lascaux, the Dordogne’s most visited attraction, are among the most important archaeological sites in France. With more…
Gouffre de Proumeyssac: Crystal Cathedral
The Gouffre de Proumeyssac, also known as the “Crystal Cathedral,” is among the most impressive caves in the Dordogne. Located…
Château de Bonaguil
Château de Bonaguil is an impressive castle built in the 13th century and further fortified in the 15th and 16th…
Château de Castelnaud: a journey into the Middle Ages
High above the Dordogne River is Château de Castelnaud, one of France’s most impressive castles. The view from the hilltop…
Explore the Charente in an authentic gabarre
One of the best ways to explore the Charente countryside is aboard a gabarre, a replica of the 17th-century flatboats…
Château de La Rochefoucauld
In the heart of the Charente region lies the elegant Château de La Rochefoucauld, a real gem not to be…
Via Ferrata of Marqueyssac: adventure above the Dordogne
Marqueyssac’s Via Ferrata is laid out along the cliff, some 100 metres above the river. It is an acrobatic route…
La Grotte de Maxange
The Maxange Cave is known for its rare crystal formations. Discovered in 2000 by a local quarry worker, the cave…
Préhisto Parc: a journey back to prehistory
At Préhisto Parc, located in Tursac, you will take a unique journey back in time to prehistoric times. This theme…
Ruffec canoe base
At the Ruffec Rejallant canoe base, you will have plenty of water fun with a wide range of activities, including…
Gouffre de Padirac: a must-see natural phenomenon
The Gouffre de Padirac, located in the Lot department, is one of France’s most impressive natural phenomena. This gigantic gorge…
La Roque Saint Christophe: cliff of history
Located in the beautiful Vézère valley in the Dordogne, La Roque Saint Christophe is an impressive limestone cliff that rises…
Happy Forest adventure park
At this adventure park in the middle of an ancient oak forest, you will experience the ultimate outdoor fun! With…
Jacquou Parc: water fun and attractions
Discover Jacquou Parc, a vast amusement and water park covering more than 10 hectares, full of adventure for the whole…
Château de Bourdeilles
Bourdeilles is a beautiful village close to Brantôme and located on the Dronne river. The main feature of the village…
Grotte de Villars
Located in the north of Dordogne in the Périgord Vert, the Grotte de Villars is known for its magnificent stalactite…
Vélorail: cycling on old train tracks
Highly recommended for families is the Vélorail, a unique activity where you ride on special bike carts along old, abandoned…
Parc du Bournat – A family day in the year 1900
Bournat is a charming open-air museum located in the picturesque town of Le Bugue. Step back in time and discover…