• The garden at Marqueyssac with its unique style of topiary and marvellous views over the Dordogne valley and across to Castelnaud - we like to walk there from Le Rouquet to give the car a rest

View of the gardens looking across to Castelnaud

• The walled village of Domme with its fortified gateways into the town and the views over the river and the  countryside below - Judy always gets very excited as we drive through the great arched gateway into the village!

            Looking down from Domme to the river                     One of the picturesque streets in Domme

• The Wednesday and Saturday markets at Sarlat with its hustle and bustle and local gourmet specialities (but get there early as the traffic can be bad).  The architecture of the old town is exceptional with many alleyways and cafes in secluded spots to explore;
• The Sunday market at St Cyprien is fun and very typical.  It is also very useful for stocking up with local produce if you arrived on the Saturday.;

       Sarlat market                               St Cyprien market 

• The bastide towns, including Monpazier (great market) and Villereal (there is an interesting self guided  tour of the historic village);

• To stroll along the waterfront of La Roque Gageac and go to the troglodytic caves followed by a lazy meal looking over at the river;

• No visit is complete without a canoe trip down the river which can be arranged from the hire office in Castelnaud by the bridge (you can choose how far you want to be taken upriver and then it is an easy paddle back to the village with the river doing most of the work and the chance to take a break at one of the riverside rest stops for refreshment and a swim).

• There are also many well marked walks through the wooded countryside around Castelnaud for the more energetic (maps provided in each apartment).  On a hot day why not walk down to the river and enjoy a picnic on the grassy bank in the shade of the trees and cool off with a swim.