Five of the essential tourist attractions in Dordogne
Explore the Dordogne region of France and discover numerous attractions and activities including prehistoric caves, ancient castles and kayaking. If you decide to visit the Dordogne on holiday, consider renting one of the comfortable Dordogne villas so that you can have plenty of time to discover the attractions in this stunning area of Southwest France. Listed below are the top five tourist attractions that you will not want to miss out on when visiting Dordogne.
1. Lascaux Caves – These renowned caves contain some of the best-known Paleolithic cave paintings in the world. The original caves are currently closed, but a detailed reproduction in addition to a mini-museum is available offering visitors a unique insight and educational look at Paleolithic cave art.
2. Chateau de Castelnaud – The Chateau de Castelnaud, a reconstructed medieval castle that overlooks the Dordogne river, offers medieval sword fight recreations as well as plentiful opportunities to research medieval castle life through interactive displays.
3. La Roque St-Christophe – Ever wondered what a prehistoric troglodyte site looks like?. There is ample opportunity to explore this ancient site at your own leisure and view many of the ancient structures including the church. Many tourists who visit the prehistoric site bring along a pack lunch and wear sturdy walking shoes to explore the area.
4. Rocamadour – Known as one of the most famous pilgrimage destinations, Rocamadour has attracted visitors for over 1,000 years. This stunning village is set on a cliff top and is regarded as one of the most amazing tourist hot spots in France attracting over a million visitors each year. At you own leisure you can take a stroll through the medieval streets and visit the famous sanctuaries.
5. Canoeing on the Dordogne – This is the ultimate way to explore the scenic rivers of the Dordogne. Selecte one of the quaint and convenient French apartments nearby so that you can spend quality time to canoe the area. Many visitors who choose to canoe find this a restful way to explore the Dordogne valley and take in the magnificent scenery. The river Vezere is ideal if you are looking for a quieter Dordogne river experience.