Things to Do
A weekend in the Dordogne
If you're making a trip of it, here are a few of our favourite things to do in the area, from restaurants to markets and activities.
Restaurants
Book well ahead, especially for Auberge du Boisné.
- Auberge du Boisné
Villebois-Lavalette.
Restaurant Le Promenade
Paussac-et-Saint-Vivien.
- Le Champ de l’Oeil
Sainte-Croix-de-Mareuil.
- Le Cluzeaux
La Rochebeaucourt-et-Argentine.
- La Taverne Pierre Véry
Aubeterre-sur-Dronne.
- Soif
Bordeaux.
- Le Moulin de l’Abbaye
Brantôme.
- Le Tertre
Saint-Émilion.
- La Clarté du Vin
Périgueux.
Markets
Mareuil
Tuesday market.
Ribérac
Tuesday and Friday markets.
Périgueux
Wednesday market.
Brantôme
Tuesday and Friday markets.
Day trips
Brantôme
Around 25 minutes.
Périgueux
Around 50 minutes.
Bergerac
Around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Saint-Émilion
Around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Sarlat
Around 1 hour 45 minutes.
Bordeaux
Around 2 hours.
Walks and activities
Plateau d’Argentine
A beautiful local walk.
Saint-Pardoux-de-Mareuil
A lovely place to explore on foot.
Château de Beauregard
A scenic countryside walk.
Canoe rental
Brantôme — a gentle paddle through the town.
Bicycle ride
Some bikes are available at Manoir Gaillard.
Les Jardins de Marqueyssac
Clifftop gardens with views over the Dordogne.
