Cool Activities

Sport & Nature

  • The river offers a variety of conditions to suit all levels including a few thrilling rapids.
    The Dordogne is one of France’s main rivers for canoeing and kayaking, offering umpteen first-class sights within a stone’s throw of the water.

    Here are some Canoes’s companies to contact (booking is recommanded):

  • You will find different golfing clubs and spots near our wedding venue:

    • Lolivarie Club (12 minutes away from our venue)

    • Chateau les Merles (on the way to Bergerac, 30 minutes away from our venue)

    • Domaine Rochebois (on the way to Sarlat, 35 minutes away from our venue — and there is a wonderful brunch & spa to enjoy on-site)

  • Maybe one of the most magical activity to do in Dordogne — an hour long journey in the sky, to discover the castles and the river from above.

    This hot-air ballon company is located 20 minutes away from our venue.

Back in time

  • The Grotte de Lascaux is a prehistoric cave discovered in 1940 by 4 teenagers at Montignac in the Dordogne, in the Vézère valley.

    The site was opened to the public in 1948. Unfortunately, intensive tourist use caused irreversible damage, and the site had to close in 1963. In 1983, a facsimile, Lascaux 2, was opened to the public.

    Here to book your tickets.

  • Even though you will discover one of the most beautiful chateau of Dordogne (aka our wedding venue), here is a list of renowned castles to see in the area.

  • Lovely gardens and towns are to be discovered.

Foodies

  • Every morning, in a different village, you'll have the chance to enjoy a nice coffee and wander between the market stalls.

    Here is a list of each market’s opening day and location.

    Good to know — for those staying at Saint Cyprien, you will be able to enjoy the market (names one of the most market in the region), on Sunday mornings.

  • In Saint Cyprien, you will be able to book a cooking class in a lovely domain, Le Chevrefeuille.

    This unique one-day cookery course kicks off at 10am with participants meeting each other and chef Ian over a welcome drink on the terrace at Le Chèvrefeuille. Then, in a relaxed environment, Ian will start with a short presentation of the traditional ingredients of the region, how to identify the best types of produce and what to look for at the local markets.

    After this, it’s straight to the outdoor kitchen at Le Chèvrefeuille where you will experience a fun, informative, hands-on day of preparing, cooking and eating famous regional dishes such as confit of duck, cabecou, tapenade, regional veloutes, cepes, foie gras and truffles.

    The menu is set, changing each year, to showcase dishes which make the most of locally grown, seasonal produce at its best. A vegetarian option is also offered.

    The course finishes between 3 and 4pm.

    All participants receive a copy of recipes cooked during the course.

  • Drive to Chateau de Monbazillac, to enjoy both a lovely visit and a casual wine tasting!