Nearby tourist attractions 🏰 Sarlat-la-Canéda (8 km away): jewel of the Périgord Noir, famous for its medieval heritage, traditional markets, gourmet restaurants and cultural events. 🚤 Bergerac (45 km away): historic town on the banks of the Dordogne, famous for its wines and port. 🏛️ Périgueux (60 km away): historic capital of the Dordogne, rich in Gallo-Roman and medieval monuments. Most beautiful villages to visit 🏯 Domme: perched bastide offering panoramic views over the Dordogne valley. 🏡 La Roque-Gageac: listed riverside village with troglodytic houses. 🏰 Beynac-et-Cazenac: famous for its medieval castle overlooking the Dordogne. 🛡️ Castelnaud-la-Chapelle: fortified castle, museum of warfare in the Middle Ages. 🌄 Saint-Cirq-Lapopie (a little further on): listed as one of the most beautiful villages in France. Must-see tourist sites 🌅 Dordogne valley: listed landscapes, picturesque villages, caves (Lascaux, Pech Merle). 🦣 The Lascaux IV caves (Montignac): impressive replica of the prehistoric cave. 🌿 Les Jardins de Marqueyssac: superb French-style gardens with panoramic views. 🦴 Les Eyzies-de-Tayac: world capital of prehistory. 🏘️ Sarlat and its medieval centre. 🏰 Château de Castelnaud and its museum of medieval weapons. 🏘️ The troglodyte village of La Roque-Gageac. 🛍️ Sarlat market (Wednesday and Saturday) - one of the most beautiful markets in France. Local activities & leisure (information available at the gîte) 🚣‍♂️ Canoeing, gabarre, swimming and fishing in the river or pond to enjoy nature to the full. 🚴‍♀️ Cycle hire in Sarlat with access to secure cycle paths. 🥾 Hiking on the many signposted trails, and rope sports activities (accrobranche, tyroliennes). 🎾 Tennis, 🐎 horse-riding, and ⛳ golf for lovers of a variety of sports. ✈️ Aero club, flights in light aircraft, microlights, and parachute jumps for the more adventurous. 🎈 Hot-air balloon rides to discover the Dordogne from the sky. 🏰 Cultural visits: medieval castles, caves, chasms and local museums. 🧀 Local markets with tastings of local produce (cheeses, foie gras, truffles). GR and hiking trails 🥾 GR6: crosses the Périgord, ideal for long walks between nature and heritage. 🥾 GR36: links the Loire to the Pyrenees via the Dordogne. 🗺️ Local long-distance footpaths: numerous signposted circuits around Cénac-et-Saint-Julien and the Dordogne valley, accessible to all the family. Fishing spots 🎣 The Dordogne: trout, pike, zander and carp fishing. 🐟 The Céou and other small rivers nearby. 🦆 Fishing in nearby lakes and ponds, often suitable for children. 🚆 Accessibility - Transport 🚉 SNCF stations: - Sarlat-la-Canéda (Paris - Toulouse via Brive-la-Gaillarde line) 10 minutes away. - Gourdon (Bordeaux - Toulouse line) 30 minutes away. 🚗 Motorways: - A20 (the "black valley" motorway) approximately 25 km away, linking Paris to Toulouse. - A89 (Bordeaux - Lyon) approximately 70 km away. ✈️ Airports: - Brive-Souillac (IATA code: BVE) 40 km away, domestic and European flights. - Bergerac Dordogne Périgord (EGC) 50 km away, seasonal flights to Europe. - Bordeaux-Mérignac (about 2 hours away) for international flights.

🚗 Map to the gîte - Cénac-et-Saint-Julien (24250), Dordogne Easy and direct road access from the centre of Cénac-et-Saint-Julien: 🛣️ Take the D46 towards Gourdon. 🚦 Once out of the village, allow 1.5 km. 🔁 Turn right onto the route de Baccas (1st road after leaving the village). The gîte is 200 metres along on the right. 👁️ A "Clévacances" sign clearly indicates the entrance.