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An overview of the highlights of the Périgord: the Lascaux cave, the Périgord Noir aquarium, the Maison Forte de Reignac, the Marqueyssac gardens, along with gastronomic and historical activities around Sarlat, from vintage 2CV tours to visiting the market and quad biking through the vineyards. Useful for planning a campsite stay in this rural province of the Dordogne.
Having been one of France’s oldest regions, the Périgord forms what is now the Dordogne province. It has a rural character with a rich cultural, archaeological and historical heritage.
Staying at a cheap campsite lets you visit plenty of magnificent sites and gives you access to a range of activities.
The Périgord is full of magnificent sites. Here are a few for you to discover.
At the International Centre for Cave Art in Lascaux, 9,000 m² spread across 4,444 buildings blend into the landscape, stretching out like stripes along the façade. Its planted roof is barely visible from the sky.
Inside, you’ll find a new replica of a prehistoric cave, with a realistic, damp, dark and muffled atmosphere.
Built more than 30 years ago, the Aquarium du Périgord Noir still holds the record for the largest in Europe.
Discover an impressive volume of water (3 million litres) spread across 66 tanks over a total area of 4,000 m², with no fewer than 6,000 fish.
This is a unique castle, surrounded by a mysterious aura. The Maison Forte de Reignac, in the town of Tursac in the Dordogne, is the last unspoilt example of a cliff-castle dating from a turbulent period in French history.
With no fewer than 6 km of pathways lined with 150,000 box trees over a century old, the Gardens of Marqueyssac, Belvédère de la Dordogne, are listed as World Heritage.
Plenty of activities are on offer in the Périgord, including gastronomic and historical tours, hikes, and more.
On an outing lasting over 4 hours from Sarlat, you’ll get the chance to photograph some of the Dordogne’s most beautiful landscapes.
The tour itinerary alternates between odd and even days and includes visits at 3am, lunch, and visits at 2pm. It’s a unique glimpse into the gastronomy of the Périgord Noir and its craftspeople.
This excursion revolves around the best and biggest market in the Dordogne. There you can discover the town of Sarlat as well as its gastronomy.
Cross the most beautiful vineyards of the Dordogne by quad bike. Enjoy a breathtaking view for 2 hours over the Château de Monbazillac, the Château de Bridoire and the entire Dordogne valley.
This excursion follows a similar route to the Vintage French 2CV outing. Explore the hidden trails and country lanes of this special region.
This is a guided tour of the sturgeon farm, which also lets you sample the estate’s caviar in Neuvic, in the Dordogne.
All these activities are much easier to try if you’re staying at one of the cheap campsites in the Périgord
No, but the Centre International d’Art Pariétal displays a faithful replica of the prehistoric cave, with nearly a thousand engravings and 447 animal depictions, in a realistic and immersive setting.
Built over 30 years ago, it holds the record for the largest aquarium in Europe, with 3 million litres of water spread across 66 tanks and nearly 6,000 fish.
It's the last intact example of a cliff castle in France, located in Tursac in the Dordogne, a unique building surrounded by an air of mystery.
Guided tours in a vintage 2CV or minibus let you discover the cuisine of Périgord Noir, as does a stroll through Sarlat's large market.
