Attractions Around The Region
Inland beach at Rouffiac
15 Minutes from La Belle Epoque is one of the biggest water attractions in the Perigord. Rouffiac it is bordered by a hundred hectare woodland park. It is an ideal place for the family to enjoy many activities involving sport and nature, including waterskiing, wakeboarding, swimming, canoeing, kayaking, sailing, fishing, climbing, archery and many more.
Adventure Park - High wires and zip wires
The adventure park is situated in Saint Germains des Prés, which is approx 10 minutes from La Belle Epoque. There are courses for all ages and abilities, the difficult course is a firm favourite if you fancy an adrenalin rush.
Vélorail - (Bicycle Railway)
There are many Vélorails all over France. However, we have one situated close to La Belle Epoque (7-8 minutes by Car).
Recent Pricing
€25 Vélorail - A maximum of 5 persons, including children and infants, for Route Corgnac - Thiviers or Corgnac - St Germain;
€45 Vélorail - A maximum of 5 persons, including children and infants, for the 20km route Corgnac - St Germain - Corgnac - Thiviers - Corgnac
The Vélorails are prohibited for minors - Under 12 years must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
The adult must occupy one of the pedals for the downhill section.
Animals are not allowed to travel with you on the Vélorails.
**NEW FOR SUMMER 2008**
Excideuil Railway Station (2 minutes walk from La Belle Epoque) is currently being refurbished and will be the most recent addition to the Velorail network.
New Route and Pricing to be advised soon.
Lascaux Caves
Lascaux is the setting of complex caves in southwestern France, which is famous for its cave paintings. 
The original caves are located near the village of Montignac, in the Dordogne département
They contain some of the most well-known Upper Paleolithic art. These paintings are estimated to be 16,000 years old. They primarily consist of realistic images of large animals, most of which are known from fossil evidence to have lived in the area at the time. Lascaux was added to the UNESCO World Heritage Sites list in 1979.
Pricing: €8 adults, €4.50 children 6-12, free for children under 6
Horse Riding in the Dordogne
A great day out for all the family and ideal way to explore too. Angies Ranch Equestrian Centre located in the village of Tourtoirac, 10 minutes from La Belle Epoque .
Angie's Ranch is a horse riding centre with 26 horses and ponies for outings in the wild and magnificent forests and landscapes of the Dordogne.
Marked roads allow parents and small children to make their own walks with the Shetland ponies.
Sarlat-la-Canéda
Sarlat is a medieval town that developed around a large Benedictine abbey of Carolingian origin. The medieval Sarlat Cathedral is dedicated to Saint Sacerdos.
Modern history has largely passed it by, Sarlat has remained remarkably preserved and the town is representative of 14th century France. Sarlat is currently a nominee to become a UNESCO World Heritage site. This is due to writer, resistance fighter and politician André Malraux, who, as Minister of Culture (1960-1969), restored the town to its original architectural state. The centre of the old town consists of impeccably restored stone buildings and is largely car-free.
Sarlats beauty has attracted modern movie makers to use the location as a backdrop to their hollywood movies, with the most recent movie being Timeline
(2003) adapted from Michael Crichton’s time-travel novel, set in 14th century France.
Sarlat is 1 hour from La Belle Epoque.
Saint-Jean-de-Côle
The village of Saint-Jean-de-Côle has the reputation (unofficial title) of being the "most beautiful village in France", which is some accolade given the architecture that France has to offer.
Built in the 12th century on the banks of the river Cole, the village is located at the junction of five valleys, between the Limousin and Perigord regions. Allegedly, it was created as a home for monks. An augustinian church and priory were erected between 1086 and 1099 by Raynaud de Thiviers, the bishop of Périgueux. Conquered and fortified by the English between 1394 and 1404, then recaptured by the French, SAINT JEAN was occupied by the protestants during the Wars of Religion. The castle of la Marthonie was first built in the 12th century to protect monks and villagers.
Saint-Jean-de-Côle is 30 minutes from La Belle Epoque
Brantome
Brantome is surrounded by a loop in the river Dronne and is referred to as "the Venice of the Périgord". The towns pride is its Benedictine abbey which dates back to 769 or 786. Brantome is a beautiful town to visit, although not a bustling vibrant town, it is quite the opposite. A tranquil place where you can stroll and enjoy the local architecture, bars and restaurants.
Brantome is 45 mins from La Belle Epoque
Canoeing and Kayaking
There are lots of places that offer Canoeing and Kayaking along the Dordogne and Auvézère Rivers.
If you want to stay local, you can do so on the Auvézère river at Cherveix-Cubas (5 mins drive from La Belle Epoque).
Perigueux
Perigueux is the capital of the Dordogne region and approx 40 mins from La Belle Epoque. It is a very busy City, which is sure to meet all of your needs, whilst providing a very pleasant shopping experience. The old town is beautiful with its old cobbled streets and restored architecture.
Château de Hautefort
The Chateau is 15 mins from La Belle Epoque, it stands in breathtaking surroundings and is a must to visit.
In the IXth century, the "castrum de Autafort", belonged to the powerful viscounts of Limoges. The strategic importance of this fortress was asserted during the Guyenne wars between the Plantagenets and Capetians. The owners, Constantin and Bertran de Born, feuding brothers, supported different camps. The castle thus underwent several sieges, including that of Richard The Lionheart in 1183, before Bertran de Born, the famous warrior-troubadour, raised it from its ruins.