Perigord Noir is an area famous for its foie gras, truffles, duck, strawberries and walnuts which can be sampled in the wonderful local restaurants.

On your doorstep is Domme a most charming village reknowned for its splendid views of the dordogne river. All your daily requirements are here - restaurant, café/bar, boucherie, epicurie, post office and a wonderful boulangerie. The river banks are beautiful, relax, picnic, swim, fish, canoe (Castelnaud has its own kayak/canoe club) or take a river trip and view the stunning sights first hand.

Sarlat - known as “ The Jewel” of the Dordogne, a remarkable town full of history, culture and fantastic shops. In the evening enjoy a sumptuous meal at one of the numerous excellent restaurants lining the narrow cobbled streets lit by gas lights and be entertained by musicians, jugglers, acrobats and fire eaters!!!!

There are many medieval towns close by that are a definite must to visit - Beynac, Cenac, Domme, Gourdon, St Cyprien La Roque Gageac, Rocamadour also Grolejac boasts a lake with beach for those interested in water sports, the list is endless.

French Markets - a wonderful experience, sample and enjoy the fresh products at the weekly market at Cenac,St Cyprien, Le Buge, Gourdon and Sarlat.

Activities near by - Ballooning, Bird Watching, Boating, Boules, Canoeing, Caving, Ceramics, Cycling, Fishing, Flying, Golf, Gourmet dining, Hiking, Horse riding, Kayaking, Parachuting, Paragliding, Photography, Pottery, Rambling, Riverside activities, Shopping, Sightseeing, Swimming, Tennis, Tree adventure park, Walking, Water sports, Wine tasting, Wine touring