Below is a list of local things to do and places to see if you plan to extend your visit

Beach/Waterskiing/Canoeing at Lake Rouffiac

The lake has a sand beach and a restaurant overlooking the lake

www.rouffiac-loisirs.com

Cycling

To hire bicycles to explore the area, please look at www.dordognecyclehire.com.

Golf

9 hole golf course at Domaine D’Essendieras. 8 minute drive.

18 hole course in Perigueux. 45 minute drive.

18 hole golf course near Limoges. 45 minute drive.

18 hole golf course in Brive. 50 minute drive.

Please see www.golfenlimousin.fr for more details

Riding

St Yrieix

(http://www.tourismelimousin.com/A-faire/A-cheval/fre-FR/Centre-equestre-le-Moulin-des-cailloux)

Roche L’Abeille (www.ferme-des-beiges.fr)

Hautefort, is one of the most stunning Château in Southwest France with great views and gardens.

(15 min)

Château de Jumilhac

(15 min)

Excideuil, only a small part of it can be visited

(15 min)

Pompadour, the Château where Madame Pompadour (the lover of the French king) lived.

(25 min)

Château de Bourdeilles

(close to Brantome, 40 minutes)

St Yrieix and Excideuil are the closest towns

Segur le Chateau – one of the prettiest villages in France

(20 min)

Thiviers - pleasant village with an impressive church

(20 min)

St Jean de Cole - is considered one of the prettiest villages in France, it is on the way to Brantome.

(25 min)

Brantome - called Venice of the Dordogne, with a famous Abbey

(40 min)

Sarlat - beautiful, medieval town

(1h 10min)

Domme - on a hilltop with spectacular views

(1h 20min)

Colonges de Rouge - one of the most striking villages in France, the red village

(1h25)

Cities:

Perigueux

Medieval city centre, with the biggest cathedral in

Southwest France, inspired the architect of the Sacre Coeur in Paris, pretty town with lots of restaurants and cafes.

(40 min)

Limoges

University city, Center for Porcelaine in France

(60 min)

Brives

Historic city centre

(60 min)

Bordeaux

A mini Paris, a very elegant city with great shopping and excellent restaurants, antique shops, train from Perigueux takes 1:15hr.

(2 hours)

Tourtoirac (25 min)

Lascaux (40 min)

Famous for its prehistoric paintings

Grotte de Villars (near Brantome, 40 min)

Les Eyzies de Tayac (50min)

Several caves

Gouffre de Proumessac

Village farmers market:

In July and August every Monday in Segur le Chateau (20 min) and most Thursday in St Yrieix

Stalls selling locally produced food and regional specialities, with BBQ and live music