Guidebook for Siorac-en-Périgord
Sightseeing
Amazing castle built on a rock. Held Richard the Lionhearted. A hike up through the medieval town to a child's dream castle. used as a film location for 'Joan of arc' , Les visitors, Chocolate. etc.
224 locals recommend
Chateau de Beynac
Place du châteauAmazing castle built on a rock. Held Richard the Lionhearted. A hike up through the medieval town to a child's dream castle. used as a film location for 'Joan of arc' , Les visitors, Chocolate. etc.
Only polychromatic cave paintings open for public viewing. tickets limited but worth getting up early to be one of the 80 people admitted per day.
28 locals recommend
Grotte de Font-de-Gaume
1-4 Av. des GrottesOnly polychromatic cave paintings open for public viewing. tickets limited but worth getting up early to be one of the 80 people admitted per day.
Belvès
beautiful, hilltop medieval town.
Trains into the cave and prehistoric drawings, guests have very much recommended this cave
53 locals recommend
Rouffignac Cave
Trains into the cave and prehistoric drawings, guests have very much recommended this cave
A cave filled with prehistoric engraved drawings using the shapes of the rock to delineate animal shapes. Tickets are very limited & sold at Font du Gaume. They often sell out, get their early!
Les Combarelles
A cave filled with prehistoric engraved drawings using the shapes of the rock to delineate animal shapes. Tickets are very limited & sold at Font du Gaume. They often sell out, get their early!
The major prehistory museum in the center of the Valley of Man of the Vézère River. It has both a free overview center with shop, movies and exhibitions as well as the traditional museum with fee.
14 locals recommend
Pole d'interpretation de la Prehistoire
30 Rue du MoulinThe major prehistory museum in the center of the Valley of Man of the Vézère River. It has both a free overview center with shop, movies and exhibitions as well as the traditional museum with fee.
A great castle opposite Beynac (held by English, Beynac was French in 100 years war) working Trebuchet (catapult).
124 locals recommend
Castelnaud-la-Chapelle
A great castle opposite Beynac (held by English, Beynac was French in 100 years war) working Trebuchet (catapult).
Beautiful medical walled town. 20 min drive from Moulin Nauze. good market and 2 bakeries.
185 locals recommend
Monpazier
Beautiful medical walled town. 20 min drive from Moulin Nauze. good market and 2 bakeries.
Essentials
Le Bugue Tuesday and Saturday markets are large and include fresh foods (cheeses, breads, mushrooms, honeys, fruits & vegetables) crafts and clothing. In the summers it is a full market experience.
67 locals recommend
Le Bugue
Le Bugue Tuesday and Saturday markets are large and include fresh foods (cheeses, breads, mushrooms, honeys, fruits & vegetables) crafts and clothing. In the summers it is a full market experience.
good pharmacy...they give useful health information about local doctors and hospitals.
PHARMACIE DE SIORAC
Le Portgood pharmacy...they give useful health information about local doctors and hospitals.
Food Scene
excellent food, beautifully prepared and just a five minute walk into Siorac center from our moulin. Reservations recommended...ask us to call them if that helps. Vegetarian meals by request.
10 locals recommend
Auberge du Trèfle à Quatre Feuilles
173 Rue de la Gareexcellent food, beautifully prepared and just a five minute walk into Siorac center from our moulin. Reservations recommended...ask us to call them if that helps. Vegetarian meals by request.
restaurant and bar with beautiful location overlooking the Dordogne river and 100m from our house. Known for their grilled steaks on hot stones, cooked by YOU. English spoken.
L'escale
269 Av. de la Dordognerestaurant and bar with beautiful location overlooking the Dordogne river and 100m from our house. Known for their grilled steaks on hot stones, cooked by YOU. English spoken.
The restaurant at Auberge Médiévale comes highly recommended, beautiful location on a hill in a tiny town. They also have a cheese shop of local cheeses, & night markets on Saturdays
Audrix
The restaurant at Auberge Médiévale comes highly recommended, beautiful location on a hill in a tiny town. They also have a cheese shop of local cheeses, & night markets on Saturdays
Les Gourmandises de Lucco
BEST cakes in the Perigord
Shopping
Siorac-en-Périgord
our local supermarket, handy for food, wine and hardware.
Market Siorac En Perigord
Route du Buissonget everything (almost) here...2 min from our house.
Getting Around
our local airport serving UK and other destinations.
92 locals recommend
Aéroport Bergerac Dordogne Périgord
Route d'Agenour local airport serving UK and other destinations.
our village station: trains to Sarlat, Bordeaux, Agen, Perigeaux. and connections to the rest of the planet and maybe others ? ha
Rue de la Gare
Rue de la Gareour village station: trains to Sarlat, Bordeaux, Agen, Perigeaux. and connections to the rest of the planet and maybe others ? ha
Flights over the Dordogne valley, aircraft rentals and lessons.
Terrain d'Aviation de Belvès - Saint-Pardoux
D54Flights over the Dordogne valley, aircraft rentals and lessons.
Entertainment & Activities
canoe rental....we recommend this company as their boats are good and excellent location for the main sights.
CANOE RAID CENAC
D46canoe rental....we recommend this company as their boats are good and excellent location for the main sights.