Things To Do in Dordogne River Valley

Remarkably intact, this 12th-century fortress peers out over the Dordogne Valley from a rocky crag that overshadows the tiny town of Beynac-et-Cazenac. The castle played an important role in the Hundred Years’ War and at one point was seized by Richard the Lionheart. The Grosso…

Looming over the valley from the other side of the river is this magnificent castle, which is particularly well suited to the kids in your party. Originally built in the 12th century, the château played a role in the Albigensian Crusades, as well as the Hundred Years’ War, making it…

Literally carved into the limestone cliff behind it, this extraordinary village is a delight to stroll around, as well as being a jumping-off point for a trip on a gabare, a traditional flat-bottomed boat. Gabares Norbert (www.gabarres.com, tel. 05-53-29-40-44; 10€ adults, 8€…