Monpazier walks

A hike starting from the magnificent bastide town of Monpazier in the south of the Périgord Pourpre. Small paths and chestnut tree undergrowth. The walk is quite long, but the elevation gain is low. Enough to spend a very good afternoon (or morning).

Majestic and imposing, Biron Castle perches on a hill, reigning supreme over the surrounding countryside. This landscape of hills, valleys, woods and fields where cows and horses graze is a haven of peace conducive to meditation.

A short, peaceful route through the beautiful landscape of the Dordogne. You will follow a river, pass under a viaduct and cross a forest full of wildlife – a real change of scenery.

The village of Saint-Avit-Sénieur is built around an old abbey surrounded by rich land and beautiful chestnut groves. There are many hiking trails around the village. This walk is inspired by one of them, but is a little shorter. This means it can easily be done in half a day. The first part follows theGR® trail and takes you through undergrowth and meadows, while the second part mainly follows paved local roads.

This route allows you to discover one of the least known fortified castles in Lot-et-Garonne, its fortified village and its green valley: Gavaudun. It passes through the hamlet of Laurenque and its elegant 12th-century church. You will see the moving ruins of the Priory of Saint-Sardos and discover the legend associated with it. Off the route, you can visit the village of Saint-Avit, home to the Bernard Palissy Museum (potter, enameller, painter, glass craftsman, writer and scholar).

An easy hike starting from the village of Born. Beautiful landscapes as far as the eye can see and few roads. Plains and undergrowth. A ford at the start of the walk with the possibility of crossing without getting your feet wet.

Circular starting from Roquépine-Sainte-Radegonde via Saint-Léon d'Issigeac. Lots of countryside, a little forest. A ford to cross in winter. Birdsong. Perhaps a deer. Landscapes everywhere. A few small roads, with almost no cars. And then the ruins of the Moulin de Pincanelle after the Bois de Bayard.

A circular starting from Sainte-Radegonde in Roquepine via Saint-Léon-d'Issigeac. Lots of countryside, a few forests. A ford to cross in winter. Birdsong, a deer, landscapes everywhere. A few small roads, with almost no cars. And then the ruins of the Moulin de Pincanelle after the Bois de Bayard.

This route is not particularly "wild", but the natural surroundings here still allow you to find yourself. As a bonus, the superb Château de Bannes will amaze you.

This hike takes you through the hills to the bastide town of Molières, which is well worth a visit for its charm. You will walk through the hamlets along shaded paths and return via the other side overlooking Badefols. Quiet roads and paths follow one another with beautiful panoramic views of the valleys.

This walk starts in a village located on a hill. It takes you along a ridge towards Trémolat, where you can discover the Dordogne river, before reaching the agricultural plain that borders the river. The village's charm and its church overlooking the valley are well worth a visit.

The circular Dolmen offers visitors the chance to explore the southern part of the commune of Saint-Chamassy with a short detour to the dolmen known as "Roc del Cayre".

A pleasant walk, first through the forest, then through the countryside and along the Dordogne. Suitable for families.Moderator's note: footbridge closed, see reviews

This loop allows you to discover the pretty village of Audrix and see Labatut Castle.

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.