The Dordogne and Vézère Valleys
Ideally located in the heart of the Périgord Noir’s most beautiful tourist sites, Domaine de Cazal enjoys a privileged position between the Dordogne and Vézère valleys.
Just twenty minutes from the famous medieval town of Sarlat, you will stay close to the region’s most emblematic sites.
With classified villages, medieval castles, prehistoric caves, and exceptional natural landscapes nearby, Domaine de Cazal is the perfect starting point to explore all the richness of the Dordogne. Here, every day can be different, whether you want to discover heritage, enjoy nature, savor local gastronomy, or take part in outdoor activities.
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Activities for everyone!
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Hot air balloon flight
Discover the Périgord Noir from a new perspective with a hot‑air balloon flight over the most beautiful landscapes of the Dordogne — valleys, castles and listed villages.
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Walks and hikes
Set off to discover the Périgord Noir on foot or by bike, along marked trails winding through unspoiled nature.
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Lake and river fishing
Amateur of fishing, the Dordogne will satisfy you.
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Golf
Golf enthusiasts will find two beautiful courses nearby — the charming Lolivarie Golf Club in the heart of the Périgord Noir, and the renowned Golf de la Marterie.
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced player, enjoy an exceptional natural setting to practice your swing and share a relaxing moment surrounded by nature.
Castles and Fortresses
In Périgord Noir, the true land of a thousand and one castles, history and medieval heritage enthusiasts will find an exceptional playground for discovery.
The Dordogne boasts one of the highest concentrations of castles and medieval fortresses in France, offering a unique journey through time.
Among the must‑see sites are Castelnaud‑la‑Chapelle Castle, Les Milandes (former home of Joséphine Baker), Beynac, Biron, Bridoire, Puymartin, Fénelon, Losse, La Maison Forte de Reignac, Hautefort, and the troglodyte site of Commarque.
An unforgettable itinerary through valleys, cliffs and listed villages, at the very heart of the Périgord Noir.
Nautical activities
Go for a canoe, kayak or paddle on the Dordogne river (classified as a World Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO) or take a ride on the "gabares" (a type of barge) for a walk along the water in the valley of the castles..
Classified Villages
Villages classified as "Most Beautiful Villages of France" : Domme, La Roque-Gageac, Beynac et Cazenac, Castelnaud la Chapelle, Saint-Amand de Coly, Saint-Léon-sur-Vézère, Belvès, Limeuil, Monpazier and of character : Le Bugue, Tremolat, Vezac, Saint-Jean de Côle
The Vézère Valley
Famous throughout the world, the Vézère valley is especially known for its extraordinary concentration of Paleolithic sites. Classified as a Unesco World Heritage Site since January 31, 2020 and officially labeled as a "Great Site of France", come and discover the exceptional prehistoric sites and walk in the footsteps of our ancestors!
Remarkable Gardens
Caves and chasms
Why not go deep into the Dordogne and Vézère rivers...
From caves to chasms, it's a whole underground world to discover!
The most famous, the Lascaux Cave and the International Center of Cave Art (Lascaux IV)
- The Grand Roc Cave
- The Maxange Caves
- The Domme Cave
- The Combarelles Cave
- The Roc de Cazelle Caves
- The Rouffignac Cave
- The Font-de-Gaume Cave
- The Grotte des Merveilles
- The Lacave Caves
- The Carbonnières Cave
- The Gouffre de Padirac The Gouffre de Padirac (the deepest one)
- The Gouffre de Proumeyssac , known as the “Crystal Cathedral” (just 10 minutes from the Domaine)