Les grands sites touristiques a portée de main !
In the heart of the countryside & close to tourist sites
Ideally located, 20 minutes from Sarlat, the Domaine des Pierres Blanches is surrounded by tourist sites of national and international renown. You will be able to visit exceptional sites and discover all the cultural and historical richness of the Périgord, as well as the Lot and Corrèze regions, and enjoy numerous activities in the heart of nature.
Reconnect with nature and history in the heart of the Dordogne!
Numerous villages and bastides...
Sarlat-la-Canéda (17 km away) , capital of the Black Perigord is a must for your visit! This remarkable city is world-famous for the record density of historical monuments in its old town! There are also 9 most beautiful villages of France waiting for you in the Périgord Noir! La Roque-Gageac (23 km away), Beynac-et-Cazenac (29 km away), Castelnaud and its castle, continuing on to Saint-Amand de Coly, Belvès, Saint Leon sur Vezère , without forgetting the beautiful bastides of Domme (24 km away), Limeuil and Monpazier .
But that's not all, in the Lot join Rocamadour (34 km away), nicknamed "Citadel of Faith" (Chemin de Compostelle) and a little further up in Corrèze, the medieval town of Collonges la Rouge (43 km).
The 1001 castles of the Périgord...
In the Middle Ages, the Dordogne was an important area of conflict between France and England: the famous Hundred Years' War. The region was then covered with more than a thousand fortified castles. From the fortified castle to the Renaissance castle, via the fortified house, come and discover this exceptional Perigordian architectural heritage in a region steeped in history. Many castles are grouped around Sarlat and close to the most beautiful villages of France: Fénelon (6km away), Beynac, Castelnaud, Les Milandes (home of Josephine Baker), Puymartin, Hautefort...
On the edge of prehistory...
Immerse yourself in history by visiting the magnificent caves of the region: the caves of Lascaux IV with their prehistoric paintings (30 km away) as well as the Padirac abyss (38 km away), the Proumeyssac abyss, the caves of Lacave (21 km away), Pech Merle, Cougnac...
In the heart of nature...
Stroll along the paths of the many magnificent gardens such as the gardens of Eyrignac (7.5 km away) (10 hectares of plant sculptures, a unique example of Topiary Art in France), as well as the water gardens (13 km away), the gardens of Marqueyssac (19 km away), the gardens of Cadiot (2 km away), the gardens of the Imaginary...
For lovers of activities and sensations...
Several activities await you: canoeing, hiking, aquarium, paragliding, hot-air ballooning, via ferrata, tree climbing... At 10 minutes walking distance from our house, you can enjoy the Dordogne river (canoe rental) and the greenway offering more than 40 km of cycle track connecting Sarlat in particular . Bicycles are at your disposal at the property.
For lovers of taste...
Numerous markets, including the magnificent Sarlat market, and local producers will allow you to discover the local gastronomy rich in flavours.
We are at your disposal to advise you and help you with your visits. We can provide you with tourist information.
We are also 3 km from the Pays de Fénelon tourist office, located in the renovated old Carlux train station. There you will find a warm welcome, a gourmet break and a Robert Doisneau exhibition.