Leisures & Culture
Your stay in Périgord
Activities at the hotel
Between picturesque villages, sublime gardens, and medieval castles.
In the heart of the golden triangle of the Dordogne Valley, the bastion of Domme, acropolis of the Périgord Noir, along with Beynac, Castelnaud-la-Chapelle, and La Roque-Gageac, has been listed as one of Aquitaine’s major sites since 2010.
Famous for its typical architecture, its 13th-century buildings, its historical heritage, its wild surroundings, its gastronomy, and its unspoiled terroir, the Royal Bastide is an invitation to travel back in time. Staying in Domme means immersing yourself in the medieval history of a village shaped by its tumultuous past.
Its preserved ramparts, fortified gates, majestic towers, the mint master’s house, the consuls’ house, the governor’s mansion and the old market hall tell the story of the last eight centuries. Beneath the golden stone houses lies a cave. A gem that will reveal its natural treasures before you take the panoramic elevator. At the exit on the cliff, you can take in the whole valley.
Things to discover in the surrounding area
A trip to the Dordogne
Popular with history buffs, natural heritage enthusiasts, lovers of old buildings, and epicureans, the Périgord Noir region boasts a wealth of spectacular sites listed as “Les Plus Beaux Villages de France” (The Most Beautiful Villages of France).
Visiting the golden triangle of the Dordogne Valley is the perfect opportunity to indulge in slow tourism. Take the time to discover the extraordinary landscapes, paddle down the river, and sample the delights of Périgord cuisine.
At the center of this rolling landscape is the unmissable Sarlat-la-Canéda, just 7.5 miles from Domme, with its huge market where local producers gather every Saturday. Bargain hunters will head to Monpazier, where the region’s artisans and antique dealers gather.
Also nearby is the Friday market in La Roque-Gageac, with its troglodytic remains and houses suspended from the rock. But also, the fortified castle ofCastelnaud-la-Chapelle and the iconic 12th-century castle of Beynac-et-Cazenac, which can be reached after walking through its narrow streets that climb up to the top of the keep to take in a truly exceptional panorama.
In this region of 1,001 castles and stunning gardens, the romantic castle and gardens of Les Milandes, where Josephine Baker once lived, and the ruins of Commarque are well worth a visit. We end with the plant sculptures of the very elegant Jardins d’Eyrignac and the picturesque hanging gardens of Marqueyssac, nicknamed “the belvedere of the Dordogne.”
For lovers of caves, cliffs, and troglodyte villages, Les Eyzies-de-Tayac, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the world capital of prehistory.
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