Dordogne valley 2021 news
Several new projects are coming up in 2021 in the Dordogne Valley, a nature and heritage destination par excellence: the creation of a wine tourism venue on the riverbanks in Bergerac, new service providers for van or bicycle road trips, the opening of several unusual accommodations, a top-of-the-range hotel, etc…
Here is a list of our favourite spots and activities!
New sites and activities not to be missed
Quai Cyrano, a new venue dedicated to « wine and tourism in Pays de Bergerac »,
Ideally located on the port on the banks of the river Dordogne, Quai Cyrano offers visitors a warm welcome: its wine bar offers tastings of 160 local Bergerac-Duras wines and the area also has electric and regular bicycles for hire, enabling guests to ride along the greenway and river.
www.pays-bergerac-tourisme.com/en/quai-cyrano
Tour of la Roque-Gageac’s troglodytic fort, at the heart of Black Périgord
The third most important site in France after Mont-Saint-Michel and Rocamadour, this troglodytic fort reopened to visitors in June 2020 after major rehabilitation and development works. This astonishing place, clinging to the cliff and overlooking the Dordogne River, offers a modern museography based on portraits of figures who have marked the history of the region and offers a breathtaking view of the Dordogne valley.
Accommodation: luxury, unusual, eco-friendly
Rebirth of Hotel des Augustins
After two years of renovation, this legendary 4-star hotel has just reopened in the heart of the village of Saint Cyprien, a stone's throw from Sarlat. The hotel has 10 rooms and 2 suites as well as a gourmet restaurant that favours seasonal and local products with an inventive local cuisine. Please note: the hotel and restaurant are committed to a taking eco-responsible actions on a daily basis.
Les Lodges du Golf de la Marterie
At the heart of the 18-hole La Marterie golf course, between Sarlat and Périgueux, 5 eco-responsible lodges were created using noble materials, in late 2020. These luxury lodges offer services such as private Jacuzzis, a wellness area and an exceptional SPA, a restaurant that works with seasonal products, and golf for novices and experts alike, for relaxing nature getaway.
https://leslodgesdugolfdelamarterie.com
Les Collines de Sainte-Féréole, troglodyte cottages
In Corrèze, near Brive-La-Gaillarde, Les Collines 4-star Residence is an ideal place for a stay with your partner or family. The 25 contemporary accommodations, dug into a 4-hectare park on the hillside, offer a breathtaking view of the surrounding landscape and nature. The residence was awarded with an Eco Label for its CO2 reduction and its excellent thermal insulation thanks to green roofs and the absence of harsh materials (glue, varnish, fiberglass...).
Rejuvenation at Spalazen Nature
Near Aubazine and Coiroux lake and golf course, the 4-star forest Spalazen Nature resort offers guests 5 atypical lodges with all the comforts of nature for a 100% zen stay. New: a relaxation area with sauna, massages, and treatments by Sothys, a local brand famous for its cosmetics and gardens.
Itinerant holidays in the Dordogne valley
Van Road trip from Bergerac
Rent a fully equipped van and discover the legendary castle route in the Dordogne valley and the most beautiful panoramas and itineraries, for a carefree stay. No need to worry about schedules or stopping at specific places thanks to this comfortable mobile home! Most campsites have suitable pitches for vans and camper vans. In addition to the Bergerac rental agency in the Dordogne area, there are 3 other rental agencies to discover the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region: in Bordeaux, Bayonne - in the Pays Basque and in Agen - in the Lot and Garonne Valley.
Electrically assisted bicycles to discover the prehistoric sites of the Vézère Valley
The Vézère Valley in the Dordogne area is known worldwide for its profuse prehistoric sites. As such, 25 km of it is classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here, you can discover the copy of the famous Lascaux cave as well as many original caves (Fond de Gaume, Rouffignac etc.) and prehistoric shelters and visit the National Museum of Prehistory at Les Eyzies de Tayac... For a full immersion into the rich history of the place and in order to enjoy the gentle surrounding landscapes, we suggest you discover these sites on electrically assisted bicycles. To make it easier to get around, 4 rental stations are available along the valley. Whatever your level of cycling, it is easy to cover the 3 selected itineraries in the heart of natural landscapes and emblematic prehistoric sites.
www.lascaux-dordogne.com/en/electric-bikes-vezere-valley
Itinérêve, a splendid itinerant hike in Corrèze
Near the charming village of Aubazine, where Coco Chanel spent part of her childhood, IItinérêve is a 200 km itinerary to discover the landscapes of the Upper Dordogne valley. On the border between Corrèze and Cantal, hike along the Dordogne River in a particularly preserved natural environment, away from the main tourist routes, and enjoy exceptional and spectacular landscapes. The wild gorges offer breathtaking views and profuse built heritage as you pass through the villages and by the five large dams that have reshaped the valley over time. Plan on 5 to 10 days for the entire route. All the useful information (accommodation, shuttles etc) you need can be found here: www.ladordognedevillagesenbarrages.com
The Departmental Biodiversity Reserve of Argentat, in Correze
On the site of the former gravel pits of Argentat-sur-Dordogne, registered as a “sensitive nature area”, this biodiversity reserve now offers an exceptional natural environment, rich in fauna and flora, that must be preserved. Thanks to the ecological restoration work carried out on the site, this reserve now hosts a mosaic of environments and a range of animal species. Since the opening in July 2020, the landscape has been transformed and nature is reclaiming its rights on this formerly extremely mineral land. A free application dedicated to its discovery will delight visitors of all ages who are curious about nature.
www.correze.fr/reserve-biodiversite
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