Onsite activities include the huge swimming pool (13 x 6 metres), boules court, outdoor table tennis, and CornHole Chucking, with plenty of space to lay in the sunshine and relax.
Canoeing/Kayaking along the Vezere or Dordogne is hugely relaxing and enjoyable. The rivers are rarely more than a metre deep, and there are canoe rental companies within walking distance of our gites.
A walker’s paradise – marked paths through woodland, alongside farmhouses and ancient ruins, fabulous views, and country restaurants.
Hot Air Ballooning is a truly wonderful way to view the beauty of the Dordogne countryside.
Paragliding (Parapente) Several companies organise flights - visit www.dordogne-parapente.com, and www.parapentevalley.com
Wonderful cycling : a new pathway, just for walkers and cyclists, already exists from LesEyzies to LeBugue 10kms and will eventually go from Bergerac to Montignac 77kms.
Much of the pathway runs alongside the river. Cycling is a very popular sport in France on all roads, and French drivers respect the safety of cyclists.
Golf Three courses within a short drive offer a choice of 18 and 9 hole courses
Tennis LesEyzies has a community tennis court which can be booked at the Mairie (5 minute walk from your gite)
Marches Nocturne Through the summer months are weekly events with food stalls. music, and occasional performances. You can select your food and beverage and sit together at the tables provided. These are always well attended and happy evenings.
Weekly markets Each community has a morning market with stalls selling all sorts of goods including locally produced food and wine. You often find craft and clothing items (e.g. berets) on offer.
Wine tasting Bergerac and Pecharmant vinyards are close; StEmilion, Pomerol and others are not so far away. Local wine merchants and chateaux will sometimes offer degustation (tasting). An English-run wine shop is 4 minutes walk from your gite.
Local Colour Prehistoric Sites, Medieval Towns, Chateaux, Marches Nocturne, Weekly Markets (Monday morning in LesEyzies), Vide Greniers, Truffle Hunting, Art Market (StCyprien Wednesday), Childrens Entertainments (Parc Jacquou, Parc Le Bournat, Aquarium….), Museums. Planned events for 2024 include : Music Festival Sarlat June 21/22; Jazz Festival (Bergerac August). Useful websites are www.getyourguide.com/dordogne/activities and www.seedordogne.com