ACTIVITIES FOR ALL
The location of the cottages in the countryside “La Petite Clavelie” is ideal and central for discovering the Dordogne, but also Charente, Charente-Maritime and Gironde! Attention lovers of nature, culture, history and gastronomy!
Ribérac is located a maximum of 1h30 from the main tourist, heritage and natural sites of the Region.
The Périgord Vert and the Dronne Valley are recognized for offering a multitude of activities, for everyone, and for all tastes. Everyone, according to their aspirations, will find something to relax, have fun and discover this exceptional territory.
SPORTS & NATURE
HERITAGE & HISTORY
Ribérac is located in the Dronne Valley , a river considered one of the most beautiful in France and where many sporting and relaxation activities are possible. This is how you can go for a trip on the Dronne in a canoe , or explore its surroundings by bike or on foot ( link1 and link2 ).
The Dronne and the numerous ponds of Ribéracois are also the ideal playground for all fishermen ! Trout, pike, roach and zander are waiting for you! Take advantage of the proximity of the cottages in the countryside "La Petite Clavelie" to indulge in your passion for fishing ( link1 , link2 and link3 ).
If you are more into hiking , on foot or by bike, with your shoes and pedals dry, many hiking trails are possible from Ribérac, or even from our gîtes ( link1 , link2 and link3 ).
Do you want to gain height? Tree climbing and climbing in natural sites are possible nearby, to enjoy the fresh Périgord air in complete safety! ( link1 and link2 )
After all these thrills, to enjoy a moment of relaxation, what could be better than having a good time at Lake Jemaye , which offers, in addition to supervised swimming, large play and leisure areas for everyone . Located just 15 minutes from the “La Petite Clavelie” country cottages, this natural site designed for everyone will delight young and old. ( link )
For those who would like to take to the open sea and breathe the salty air of the Ocean, the spacious beaches of Royan are 1.5 hours from the lodges... A day at the Atlantic is therefore also possible!
And for those who simply want to stroll through gardens with romantic charm and get lost in the maze of rural circuits, a visit to the Jardins du Coq in Montignac will naturally seduce you. ( link )
The Dordogne offers a wide range of picturesque villages and small towns, including remarkable castles, abbeys and churches, or, more extraordinary, chasms or prehistoric caves.
The Périgord Vert is no exception to the rule. The Route of the Romanesque churches of Ribéracois bears witness to this cultural and historical heritage of character ( link )
Indeed, just a few kilometers from the “La Petite Clavelie” country cottages, you can discover sites of rare and enchanting beauty.
This is how you can visit:
the villages of Aubeterre sur Dronne and Saint-Jean-de-Côle , classified among the most beautiful detours in France ( link1 and link2 )
Brantôme , also called “the Venice of Périgord”, and its majestic abbey, which hides, in its depths, numerous gardens but above all the troglodyte abbey of its origins ( link )
Bourdeilles and its medieval castle ( link )
the Château de la Mercerie , from the Renaissance period, and its rose garden, in Magnac Lavalette Villars ( link )
If you prefer the excitement of slightly larger cities, the towns of Périgueux, Bergerac and Sarlat also await you.
Finally, for young and old alike, keen on Human History, the caves of Villars and Beaussac , less known and therefore less popular than their big cousin of Lascaux, will delight the most curious among you ( link1 and link2 )
And, finally, if you like gigantic underground vaults formed by time and the slow and continuous infiltration of water, don't miss the Gouffre de Proumeyssac , 1 hour's drive from the property... its extraordinary spectacle, put into perspective by a play of sound and light, will amaze you ( link )
OUTINGS FOR EVERYONE
Finding activities for everyone, when we have children, whether young or teenagers, is never easy.
Here is a non-exhaustive list of activities and discoveries to do as a family, which should please everyone, young and old 😊 :
Jemaye Lake ( link )
Ribérac intercommunal swimming pool ( link )
Aquarium du Périgord Noir in Bugue ( link )
Proumeyssac chasm ( link )
Horseback riding in Villetoureix: Ecurie des Petites Fontaines
Cornille Aventures multi-activity play park ( link )
Tree climbing in Vergt ( link )
White Tower Wild Park ( link )
White Tower Mill ( link )
AquaJump in Angoulême ( link )
Moulin de Rochereuil in Grand Brassac and its production of walnut oil ( link )
Atlantic beaches….
FESTIVALS & CULTURE
Max Linder municipal cinema in Ribérac
Fest’in in Ribérac
Angoulême Comic Strip Festival, etc.
Find all the festival activity in Périgord on the following website ( link )
AND FOR GOURMETS
Périgord gastronomy is known all over the world!
Who doesn't know foie gras or truffles , which are dishes of excellence?!
The Dordogne is equally renowned for its quality strawberries and nuts .
Ribérac is also very close to Saint-Emilion and the Bordeaux vineyards, enough to give a few stars in the eyes of lovers of great wines, without forgetting the wines of Monbazillac which magnificently accompany both savory and sweet dishes!
What could be more pleasant than strolling through the aisles of the local markets , or directly at the farm, and meeting the producers who will tell you about the passion for their land...
So, follow the guide:
In Ribérac: ( link )
Weekly market every Tuesday and Friday morning;
Gras market from mid-November to February on Fridays
Truffle market from December to February on Fridays
Nut market in November on Fridays
Various producer stores and direct sales from the farm in Ribérac and the surrounding area
Chocolatier “La Ruchette”
Delicatessen “la Brulerie”
And other food and non-food businesses in the town center, as well as 2 supermarkets and numerous bars and restaurants.
Not far from Ribérac:
Sorgues, capital of Truffles
Thiviers, capital of foie gras
Moulin de Rochereuil in Grand Brassac, producer of walnut oil
More information from the Ribéracois Tourist Office