Dordogne Glamping

The Dordogne countryside’s a prime place for walking, biking and horse riding, but if you want to see this lush landscape from way up high, book a hot air balloon trip from La Roque-Gageac, under a 20-minute drive away. The village is well worth a totter around afterwards too, as it sits pretty at the bottom of a cliff on the northern banks of the Dordogne river. For sights to rival these, early risers can set their sights on the traditional yellow and white stone buildings of Beynac-et-Cazenac during sunrise, under 10 minutes' drive further along from La Roque-Gageac. Or make for the village of Domme with its valley views, a 20-minute drive away. Travelling with the kids? Take the Domme Express mini tourist train, or seek out the secret cave system hidden right underneath the central square. If kayaking and canoeing float your boat, take a leisurely ride on the Dordogne river from Cénac-et-Saint-Julien, about 10 minutes away in the car. Or go past the nearest town of Sarlat-la-Canéda, around a half an hour's drive, and go deep into the Lascaux caves, adding another 25 minutes or so on to the journey, to see the impressive pre-historic paintings and engravings.