To do, to visit – Actualités de la Dordogne et du Périgord Noir

Adventure circuit AirParc Perigord

AirParc Perigord is an adventure circuit set in the trees on an island in the Dordogne (in the commune of St Vincent de Cosse)

Situated opposite the Chateau des Milandes, the former home of the cabaret singer Josephine Baker, and just 5 kms from Beynac, come and discover the

rope bridges and monkey swings suspended above the water.

The whole family will find something for them: adult circuits, junior and children over 3 years.

You will find all the necessary information (hours, tariffs, access map..) on the site Airparc Perigord.

“Font de Gaume” Cave

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Situated at Les Eyzies de Tayac, the cave of Font de Gaume is one of the most beautiful Paleolithic sanctuaries of the world, the only one with polychromatic paintings which is still open to the public. It is accessible via a 400m long pathway which follows a ledge overhanging the dry valley below. It consists of a central gallery of 120m long with three side galleries leading off. It is home to over 200 painted or engraved pictures of bisons, horses, mammouths, reindeer and human figures etc painted on friezes or even in scenes. By stylistic comparison, these artistic testimonies are generally connected with the Magdalenian period (about 15000 BC)

For conservation reasons, the number of places is limited to 80 per day. Tickets are on sale on site for each day. Reservation is not possible.

Before visiting us, discover the cave on 3D on the web site:

Font de Gaume: http://font-de-gaume.monuments-nationaux.fr/

Activities in Black Perigord

The unspoilt landscapes and varied scenery of the Périgord Noir offer the perfect backdrop for all sorts of outdoor activities. Discover the hidden beauty of the region by hiking, horse riding or mountain biking through the countryside. The Périgord Noir is also a region of rivers, with the majestic Dordogne and Vézère. The constant presence of water encourages other leisure pursuits, such as fishing, swimming and canoeing – or you may like to take a boat trip on a flat-bottomed gabarre, with magnificent views of our impressive châteaux guaranteed!

THE COUNTRYSIDE ACTIVITIES

On foot: In the Perigord there are almost 1130 km of GR footpaths. Amongst them is a section of the pilgrim road to Saint James, and the GR36 which winds along the prehistoric sites of the Vezere valley.
Another strong point is the 5600km of round circuits.

On bicycle: The majority of these paths are also open to mountain biking. For cycling amateurs, the Perigord offers over 2000km of cycle routes on 28 road circuits.

On horseback: There is plenty of open space for trying out horse riding or trekking. “Le Perigord à cheval” proposes to amateur horse riders a network of over 900 km of pathways, linking different inns waiting to welcome both riders and their horses.

CANOE-KAYAK

Spend an unforgettable day in Périgord Noir and to go down the Dordogne or Vezere rivers.

Take the time to relax on the beaches along the river , bathe, take unusual pictures, or to stop in one of the picturesque villages along the Dordogne.

A GOLFING DESTINATION

The Périgord boasts no fewer than four courses with 18 holes or more, and three 9-hole courses, ensuring that golfers of all levels can enjoy their passion for the little white ball!

• Golf de l’Olivarie and Golf de la Forge, in Siorac-en-Périgord

• Golf de la Marterie in Saint-Felix de Reilhac

ADVENTURE CIRCUITS

Why not enjoy a family adventure in the shade of the ancient oaks of Perigord ?

• Air Parc Périgord, in Saint-Vincent-de-Cosse

• La Foret des Ecureuils, in Saint-Vincent-Le-Paluel

• Indian Forest in Carsac

LEISURE PARKS AND WATER PARKS

Cooling off in a specially built leisure park is a great day out for all the family – these leisure parks offer superb, refreshing activities for all.

Aux étangs du Bos : Leisure park in 7 hectares with fishing and swimming lakes, an aquapark, swimming pools, a 500m² skating rink, 4 water slides

Jacquou Parc : Attraction park with rides, swimming pools and an aquapark.

Prehistory told to children

The International Centre of Prehistory (the PIP) at Les Eyzies proposes, during the school holidays, activities for the children: initiation into archeology, stories, hands on experiments, expositions…. For the winter holidays 2016, click here to see the program.

Prehistory in Perigord Black

The Black Périgord is home to more than 60 prehistoric sites many of which are registered UNESCO sites, including a number of the decorated caves in the Vézère valley where homo sapien man took refuge. Many have been restored and you can learn in a more light-hearted fashion about the dawn of humanity.

Another of the Périgord Noir’s world famous sights is the renowned prehistoric cave at Lascaux, near Montignac, nicknamed the Sistine Chapel of the Prehistory. Today, the original being no longer open to the public, the site of Lascaux II is home to an exact replica of the original paintings created by our ancestors.

A concentration of celebrated sites is found at Les Eyzies de Tayac, where the town and many surrounding villages are rich in prehistoric treasures: paintings in the caves of Font de Gaume , Bara-Bahauor the etchings of Combarelles, of l’Abri de Poisson, or also of thecave of Rouffignac St Cernin

At the heart of this historic region,, the National Prehistoric Museum reflects an ongoing archeological expansion. Re opened in 2004, this museum has the largest Palaeolithic collection in France.

To find out more : www.pole-prehistoire.com