Paulin walks

An original route featuring a church listed as a Historic Monument, an18th-century stone cross, a16th-century manor house, a windmill, two fountains, the Pierre des Trois Evêques and a metal tree.

Belle promenade au milieu des murets et des cabanes en pierres. Vue bien dégagée sur la vallée de la Chironde.

The slopes of the Chironde valley. A long-distance hike offering the chance to enjoy the varied landscapes of Saint-Amand-de-Coly. Remarkable views dot the route. Sections that are often well shaded provide coolness and comfort.

Over hill and dale along the remains of the steam railway. A picturesque circular route featuring dry-stone huts, boxwood forests, heathland, a spring and the beautiful Château de la Filolie. On the way back, a sweeping view of the Abbey of Saint-Amand de Coly.

From stone to stone, a lovely walk amidst low stone walls and stone huts. A clear view over the Chironde valley. This is a leisurely stroll that immerses us in the recent past and bears witness to the craftsmanship of our ancestors. A delightful route through the heart of the Périgord’s small-scale built heritage.

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.

A very pretty circular route starting from the village of Coly, which will take you close to the Manoir de Hautegente and the Château de Coly.

A short circular walk which, with hardly any paved roads to cross, allows you to discover the two dolmens at La Chassagne and La Palein (along with the associated information boards), to look out over the Cirque de Ladou whilst enjoying the unobstructed view stretching as far as the Puy d’Yssandon and beyond, and to get up close to the ruins of Couzage Castle.

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.

This circular route around the limestone hill of Fournet offers a variety of landscapes, both on the side of the Causse lake and the listed village of Chasteaux, and on the north side towards the Vézère valley and the hills of Yssandon, Perpezac-le-Blanc and Saint-Robert. The route takes few paved roads and little-used paths and trails, with the exception of the two kilometres that follow part of the route around the Causse lake.

An easy walk through the forest ends at Notre-Dame de Fournet, with a beautiful view of the Couze valley. The route also offers a glimpse of Lake Chasteaux.

A circular loop to the east of the village of Carlux, mostly shaded, with magnificent views, small valleys of remarkable tranquillity, and beautiful Périgord houses. Not to be missed if you have two hours to spare.

A short, easy walk offering a chance to see typical Quercy architecture.

Hike allowing you to discover the main heritage sites of Cressensac along small roads and paths.

Circular route starting from the hamlet of Tranche, in the commune of Terrasson. Most of the route is on paths, starting from the hamlet where you can park your vehicle, then across the Foncillières and Brungidour plateau, well known to local hikers and mountain bikers. Woods, limestone plateaus, open views, high up at the start, then descent to the charming village of Condat, which you can visit by walking around it. Return via the D62 through Condat, then climb back up to the plateau via other paths.

This route, based on the theme of the Blagour de Chasteaux underground network, allows you to discover the Couze sinkhole, the dry valley of Entrecor, the Jonquilles chasm and the resurgence of underground waters at the source of the Blagour.

A route designed for and with the children of the Thomas Pesquet School in Cressensac-Sarrazac, who came up with its name. Over a short distance, it combines exploring nature with a walk through the village of Cressensac. Marked in light blue, it is suitable for all ages. The main heritage sites, public spaces and shops are also visible.

Route on the heights of Souillac, towards the Marjaudes and Présignac viaducts. A very pleasant hike in spring and early summer, with its diverse and varied flora, panoramic views, birdsong, shaded and varied passages and peaceful walks.

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.

Walk to the top of the hill where the famous Lascaux Cave is located, from the Lascaux IV car park.

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.

A short walk on the outskirts of Brive-la-Gaillarde in a pretty woodland setting, half of which is off the beaten track and half of which is on the road.