Nature

Nature lovers will find plenty to enjoy in our area. Not only are there beautiful rivers and lakes, but also caves, waterfalls, gardens, and prehistoric rock dwellings can be found in this region. A selection:

Caves

Gouffre de Padirac
A 500-meter boat ride, 103 meters underground. Then, with a guide, continue on foot to admire the vast caverns, including the Grand Dôme (94 meters high). Elevators provide access to this unique attraction. Highly recommended!
www.gouffre-de-padirac.com

Lascaux II
This replica of Lascaux I (the original Lascaux I caves are no longer open to the public) is definitely worth a visit. It features stunning prehistoric rock carvings of horses, bulls, and reindeer, among other things. Tickets are available during peak season only at the tourist office in the nearby town of Montignac.

Grottes de Lacave

“The Synthesis of the Caves of France” N. Casteret. The highlight is the 2000 m² hall. An electric train runs through the caves.
www.grottes-de-lacave.com

Besides the famous caves, you can explore the stunning Ouysse Valley nearby, with its rushing stream, rock face, and wild green scrub. You can walk from Belcastel Castle, perched above the rock face, to the next castle, La Treyne. There, you can admire the beautiful gardens and enjoy a delicious dinner.

Gardens

Jardins du Manoir d’Eyrignac
The gardens surrounding the 17th-century mansion were laid out in the 18th century. It is a typical French garden with some Italian influences. Straight avenues are planted with many flower beds.

Jardins du château de la Treyne – Lacave
The castle is surrounded by traditional French gardens. There’s also a park and a forest with many walking paths. It’s a nice idea to combine a visit with a visit to the “Grottes de Lacave.”

Cliff dwellings

Roque St-Christophe:
A long, high limestone rock face, into which rock dwellings have been carved. This face was inhabited over a length of almost a kilometre. You can visit these rock dwellings. Nice to visit in combination with the caves of Lascaux II. Incidentally, nowhere else in the world have so many prehistoric discoveries been made as in the nearby town of Les Eyzies, widely known as the ‘capital of prehistoric man’.