~10 min, Brantôme
Brantôme & the Dronne
Nicknamed the "Venice of Périgord". 8th-century Benedictine abbey, gardens, troglodyte caves. Market every Friday morning.
Périgord-Limousin Regional Natural Park
The Périgord, your playground 10 minutes away.
Brantôme and its troglodyte caves ~10 min away, Périgueux ~25 min, the Lascaux caves ~50 min, Sarlat and the Dordogne valley ~1h15. In a week, you won't have seen it all.
On your doorstep
Treasures, within easy reach.
~10 min
Brantôme
Venice of Périgord, abbey, troglodyte caves.
~25 min
Périgueux
Saint-Front Cathedral, medieval town.
~50 min
Lascaux IV
International Centre for Cave Art.
~1h15
Sarlat
Medieval town, Dordogne valley.
Top sites
What to see, what to do.
On site, RNP
Saint-Félix-de-Bourdeilles
Your village at the heart of the Périgord-Limousin Regional Natural Park. Romanesque church, marked trails from the campsite, 180,000 ha of forests, ponds and meadows to explore.
~15 min, Bourdeilles
Bourdeilles Castle
Two adjoining buildings: a 13th-century medieval fortress and a 16th-century Renaissance palace. Exceptional furniture, panoramic view over the Dronne.
~30 min, Villars
Puyguilhem Castle
One of the finest Renaissance castles in the Périgord. Built in the early 16th century by Mondot de la Marthonie. Carvings, ornate dormer windows.
~30 min, Villars
Villars Cave
Natural cavity with exceptional concretions and prehistoric paintings (animations, Magdalenian scene). Family-friendly guided tour.
~10 min, Brantôme
Canoeing on the Dronne
Canoe trips starting from Brantôme, several routes depending on your time. Electric-boat river cruises are also available on the Dronne.
Photo à venir
Office du tourisme
~25 min, Périgueux
Périgueux Vesunna
Capital of the Périgord. Saint-Front Cathedral (UNESCO), medieval centre, Gallo-Roman remains, Vesunna museum. Gourmet markets on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Photo à venir
Office du tourisme
~50 min, Montignac
Lascaux IV
International Centre for Cave Art. Exact replica of the world's most famous decorated cave. Booking recommended in high season.
Photo à venir
Office du tourisme
~1h15, Sarlat
Sarlat-la-Canéda
Exceptionally preserved medieval town. Saturday-morning market (foie gras, truffles, walnuts). Over a kilometre of pedestrian streets.
All of this, on your doorstep.
A week in the Périgord isn't enough. Set up camp at Plessac and explore at your own pace.