Le Bois de la Pause

You may well just want to hang out on site with your beloved, but should you wish to explore the Dordogne, there’s a lot to see and do. Spectacular La Roque-Gageac (10 minutes’ drive) is a good place to start, with its red-roofed cottages sitting on the riverbank and the mighty château backed by steep cliffs. Beynac-et-Cazenac (15 minutes) is another gorgeous village where you can paddle down the Dordogne River or climb flower-lined alleys up to the Château de Beynac on its rocky promontory. From this medieval eyrie, you will spot the landmark Périgord Noir castles at Castelnaud-Fayrac and Lacoste (both 10 minutes). If you’re keen to escape the visitor crowds, head for the Céou Valley (25 minutes), where you can cycle through peaceful woodland on the V91 bike route, swim in the Céou River or have a potter around sandstone houses in the historic village of Daglan (10 minutes).