La Forêt Enchantée

La Forêt Enchantée is well located for exploring the scenic landscapes and gorgeous towns of the Dordogne. First stop might well be historic Périgueux (10 minutes’ drive) for its impressive cathedral, Roman remains and fascinating history museums. Further afield, the hilltop town of Sarlat (an hour and 15 minutes) offers up medieval streets and gourmet markets, while waterside La Roque-Gageac (an hour and 20 minutes) is considered one of the loveliest towns in France, clinging to the cliffside above the Dordogne river. Also edging the river, Brantôme (half an hour) spreads out around its magnificent abbey in a labyrinth of cobbled streets. Kids need a treat after all that cultural stuff? Take them kayaking (15 minutes), or hop on board a traditional wooden boat to sail down the river. Still got loads of energy to burn off? Let them run riot on treetop rope courses at Cornille Aventure (five minutes), zap them during outdoor laser challenges or test the family’s collective brain power in escape games.