Marquay walks

During this hike, you will discover a hilly, wooded area dotted with hamlets that bear witness to a rich farming history. The forest, composed of oak, hornbeam and chestnut trees, offers a rich palette of colours. Here and there, small islands of meadow add to this mosaic.

Beautiful panoramic views around the River Beune. A pleasant walk through countryside and woodland, offering a chance to discover the fully restored rural heritage.

Come and explore the Beune Valley along shaded paths, where you can admire the restoration of heritage features from a bygone era: shepherds’ huts, fountains and wash houses. You will also spot several mills which, unfortunately, are inaccessible as they are on private property.

Put yourself in the shoes of the Lord of Lasserre and visit his lands between the dairy farm of Pech Mortier and the ruins of the mill on the banks of the Beune, passing by the castle. The return trip is via Marcillac, between fields and forests.

The aim of this hike is to see a 13th-century chapel, admire an 18th-century château (Château du Roch), explore a group of dry stone huts (Cabanes du Breuil) and visit a magnificent, beautifully furnished château (Château de Puymartin), all along a walking route that takes you along forest paths and small country roads. A very pretty, easy walk that allows you to discover some of the treasures of the Périgord Noir.

A family walk to explore the little village of Sireuil, perched on the hills above the Beunes valley, and the hamlets and narrow streets of this village, which has retained its charm.

The Gissonnie circular walk near the Ferme de la Brauge campsite. A family-friendly walk, also suitable for mountain biking.

This walk will allow you to discover a peaceful and charming village, a little away from the major tourist sites. The village of Marcillac will enchant you with its old houses with blonde stone walls and slate roofs clustered around its small church.

A lovely mountain bike ride that passes by the foot of Commarque Castle.Most of the route follows forest tracks, with lovely single tracks, and very few roads.The ride does not present any major technical difficulties, but there are a few steep climbs.Allow 1½ to 2 hours depending on your ability.The ride follows several routes with different markings, so it is advisable to follow the GPS track.Message from the moderators: During Château de Commarque’s opening hours, a €2 per person fee is charged to cross the property (to contribute to site maintenance).Mountain bikers may pass through free of charge outside these opening hours. See practical information.

Parcours à la rencontre du temps. À partir du village historique de Sergeac, cheminement dans les collines par un sentier bordé de vestiges de la vie d’autrefois et d’un site préhistorique ouvert au public, aboutissant sur la vue panoramique de la vallée.

On the northern slope of the Vézère, this route offers panoramic views of the Vézère valley and the Sarladais region. Several springs and wash houses line this route, which also boasts abundant and diverse flora.

A great day's walk, with options to visit the village of Saint-Léon-sur-Vézère (allow an extra hour). Several places to picnic.

This hike takes you up to a higher elevation with a beautiful view of the Vézère River, and also allows you to discover two sites: - La Roque Saint-Christophe, troglodyte dwellings in a limestone cliff one kilometre long and sixty metres high, - and the village of Saint-Léon-sur-Vézère, listed as one of the Most Beautiful Villages in France.

‘Nature’ route. Starting from the hamlet of ‘La Voulperie’ in Sergeac, this circular route links the municipalities ofValojoulx, through woodland with panoramic views of the surrounding area from the ridges.

Please note that this hike was published in 2012, so check the comments before setting off. A small village with a rich architectural heritage and a hiking trail that showcases the architectural treasures of the Dordogne.

This hilly route takes the beautiful Chemin de la Peyrière, which offers splendid views of the valley, the village of Tursac and the Château de Marzac. It then crosses the hills to reach the narrow Beune Valley.

The Tursac ‘Small Heritage Trail’. This circular walk allows you to discover aspects of the heritage of the commune of Tursac. A local association, Evasion Culturelle à Tursac, has carried out research to turn this route into a ‘Small Heritage Trail’. Throughout the walk, the signposts bear the association’s logo. Here we will highlight some of the points of interest along this Small Heritage Trail.

Starting from Tursac, this circular route winds its way through woodland and open countryside, offering beautiful views of the Vézère gorge. The route also offers a panoramic view of the troglodyte village of La Madeleine, clinging to the cliff, before returning to the pleasant shade of the woods. Along the way, pretty chestnut trees punctuate the walk and enhance the peaceful charm of this typical Périgord Noir route.

From the valley to the forest, a circular route around the Madeleine site. A circular route that follows the meandering course of the Vézère to Tursac, leaving the valley to enter the dense woods towards the plateaus before returning to the river’s wide plain.

In the footsteps of the bargemen, this walk follows the old towpath largely along the banks of the Vézère. Throughout the walk, you’ll journey through time: from prehistory right up to the Industrial Revolution. The imposing cliff and the ancient troglodytic fort of La Roque Saint-Christophe are a perfect example of the succession of different civilisations over the centuries.A long route (14.5 km) and a short route (4.6 km) are available.

Halfway between Lascaux and Les Eyzies, Saint-Léon lies at the heart of the Vallée de l’Homme. Inhabited since prehistoric times, as evidenced by the remains of dwellings at the Conquil site, Saint-Léon owes its name to one of the first bishops of Périgueux. Situated near a Roman road, this village was, until the advent of the railway, primarily a thriving port on the Vézère, so much so that during the Revolution it was known as Port-Léon. From the cemetery chapel at the eastern entrance to the village, the road leads past Clérans Castle and the Manoir de la Salle to a 12th-century Romanesque church with a slate roof, a key venue for the Périgord Noir Music Festival.

A walk through ever-changing scenery. The Posadou circular route, accessible all year round, will delight you with its diverse landscape and varied terrain. You’ll be able to admire, in particular, old buildings and century-old mills with stone roofs, as well as the erosion caused by the sea on the cliffs, now covered by a splendid forest.

This easy circular offers the chance to discover St-Léon-sur-Vézère, a village in the Dordogne nestled in a bend of the Vézère river. This village is listed as one of the "Most Beautiful Villages in France" and is well worth stopping off to stroll through its narrow streets and discover its magnificent12th-century Romanesque church and numerous craft shops.

You’ll enjoy magnificent views of the Manoir de Costeperrier and the Valojoulx fish reserve, with the forest as a backdrop.

A walk around the “Thot Espace Cro-Magnon”. You’ll leave the village of Thonac and quickly climb 70 metres over a distance of 500 metres. The rest of the route is much less challenging.You’ll make your way through the countryside, passing two viewpoints and two hamlets. You’ll pass close to the “Thot Espace Cro-Magnon”.

This circular offers a rural walk through green countryside between meadows and walnut groves. You will pass Moulin de la Borie, Château de la Roussie, along the Enéa river and a myriad of lakes. The stone houses with their slate roofs are full of charm.

This walk traces the history of Saint-Cyprien from the 6th to the 21st century and allows you to visit the upper part of the village, which bears witness to the origins and history of the commune.

Cette Voie Verte reprend une ancienne voie ferrée, entre Sarlat et Cazoulès. Le petit plus, sur 500 m, la piste emprunte le tunnel de cette ancienne voie ferrée.

With this walk, you will not only visit Beynac, the famous village clinging to its cliff, with its castle overlooking one of the Dordogne's meanders, but also Cazenac, a quiet little hamlet high up in the valley, with its small church featuring remarkable modern stained glass windows.

Moving from sun to shade. The commune of Plazac, home to twenty-five nationalities, remains the land of the “croquants”, peasants from the South-West who rebelled in the 16th and 17th centuries. Nestled in the Périgord Noir, near the Barade Forest, it was also a centre of the Resistance. During your walks, you will come across or catch a glimpse of numerous paths and tracks known as “shortcuts” which, not so long ago, linked the farms together.