Area and Tourist Info

Local places of interest:

• Le Bugue – Aquarium (aquariumperigordnoir)
• Le Bugue – Le Bournat – Park recreating 19th century village life with crafts demonstrations, fairground and dining.
• Le Bugue – Jacquou Parc – Water park in 10 hectares
• Gouffre de Proumeyssac – spectacular caves known as the cathedral of crystal.
• Rouffignac – Cave with underground train to see prehistoric cave paintings.
• Limeuil – Prehistoric gardens with panoramic views and aquafun canoes.
• Les Eyzies – An important historical site with a national museum.
• The site of impressive caves of Grotto du Grand Roc and Font-de-Gaume and Roc de Cazelle, also the site of the Chateau de Commarque.

Also the site of the Chateau de Commarque.

Within an hour of the gites

• Sarlat – Rich in history with lovely architecture, it provides a must see with shops and markets.
• Montignac – is known for the Lascaux Cave.
• Perigueux – Beautiful city and a jewel of the Dordogne. It has a stunning cathedral of St-Front
  with lots of history together with Roman ruins. Lovely streets with lots of shops and markets.
• Bergerac – historic city with cobbled streets and timbered houses. There are two castles of note to see, chateau de Lanquais and Chateau de Monbazillac. Good selection of wine, shops and restaurants and well worth a visit.