Nearby
Nearest Lake
Plan d'Eau Grolejac. 10 km
Nearest River
Dordogne 9 km
Attractions
L'Aquarium de Perigord Noir
Europe's largest private aquarium. More than 200 metres of aquariums displaying fish from all around the world. Diving exhibitions and touch tanks are the main features.
Bar/snack, free parking, handicapped access, picnic area, souvenirs.
Le Gouffre de Padirac
The Gouffre de Padirac is a natural limestone cave. 103 metres down to the river, by lift or stairs, to the start of the tour. The visit lasts 1.5hrs and is 2km long.
Child price 6-12yrs. Closed 12:00-14:00 in low season. Restaurants shops and picnic area. Free parking.
Château de Milandes
Former home of Josephine Baker, the famous musical hall singer. Built 1489 in a wooded region between Castelnaud & Berbiguiéres. Falconry displays several times per day. Restaurant on site. Night flights to observe the chateau from the house's own captive hot air balloon.
Les Jardins de Marqueyssac
The gardens in the grounds of the Château de Marqueyssac are some of the best-kept gardens in France. There is a nature pavilion displaying flora and fauna from around the Dordogne. Light show, on Thursdays, in July and August. Free parking.
Open rest of year but opening times vary - advisable to phone. Free for under 10's.
Château Castelnaud
The most popular château in southern France. Built high on a hill in the 13th century it changed hands many times. The Château has been home to the Museum of Medieval Warfare since 1985
Shorter opening hours out of season. Advisable to phone to check. Child price 10-17yrs. Children under 10yrs free.
Prehisto Park
Theme park, which traces the evolution of man from 1500BC. Animations, throughout the park for children. Craftsmen using only the tools, which would have been available at the time
Child price 7-13yrs.
Lascaux Caves
The original Lascaux cave is closed to the public, but a replica has been reproduced 200 metres away. The reproductions include the galleries, 'the great hall of the bulls' and the 'painted gallery'. One of the most renowned, archaeological discoveries of the 20th century. Teenagers discovered the caves in 1940.
Infants (0 to 5 years) go free.
Musée National de Préhistoire
The National Museum of Prehistory, which reflects ever expanding archaeological research. It is the most important collection of items from the Palaeolithic era in France.
Guided tours available
Quercyland
Waterpark with 6 pools and a variety of slides.
Château de Hautefort
One of the most prestigious châteaux in southwest France, classified as a historical monument. Built between 1630 and 1670. Surrounded by superb gardens.
Open Feb-Nov. Opening hours differ in low season. Advisable to phone.
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