"Tours in the Périgord Noir – Villages, prehistory and remarkable gardens"

Montignac-Lascaux, Saint-Léon-sur-Vézère and Le Bugue

From Mas des Bories, set off to explore the Vézère Valley and its treasures: the Lascaux caves in Montignac, the charming village of Saint-Léon-sur-Vézère, and Le Bugue, including the Bournat Park. The route is approximately 120 km and takes 2 hours and 9 minutes by car, excluding visits and activities.

Tourist circuit in the Périgord Noir region starting from Mas des Bories: Montignac-Lascaux, Saint-Léon-sur-Vézère and Le Bugue, with map and photographs

Sarlat, Beynac and La Roque-Gageac

Start your journey from Mas des Bories to discover three iconic sites of the Périgord Noir: Sarlat-la-Canéda and its medieval heritage, the village of Beynac dominated by its castle, and La Roque-Gageac, nestled between cliffs and the Dordogne River. The route is approximately 151 km and takes 2 hours and 37 minutes by car, excluding visits.

Tourist circuit in the Périgord Noir region from Mas des Bories to Sarlat-la-Canéda, Beynac and La Roque-Gageac, with map and photographs

The Hanging Gardens of Marqueyssac, in the Périgord Noir

In Vézac, near Beynac and La Roque-Gageac, the Hanging Gardens of Marqueyssac offer a stroll amidst meticulously trimmed boxwood hedges, with magnificent panoramic views over the Dordogne Valley. A discovery to savor at your own pace, which you can combine with visits to the neighboring villages during your stay at Mas des Bories.

The Hanging Gardens of Marqueyssac in Vézac, Dordogne: sculpted boxwood, gardens and panoramic views over the Dordogne valley

The Gardens of the Eyrignac Manor, in the Périgord Noir

In Salignac-Eyvigues, the Gardens of the Manoir d'Eyrignac are among the remarkable gardens of Périgord. Their elegant pathways, sculpted hedges, and plant arrangements offer a charming stroll. A wonderful discovery to include in your excursions from Mas des Bories, especially during a multi-day stay in the Dordogne.

Gardens of the Eyrignac Manor in the Périgord Noir: manor house, French-style gardens, trimmed hedges and fountain