For the Energetic...


Canoeing - 15 mins - is a must do activity on either the Dordogne or Vezere rivers

Superb walking country, with detailed maps available from Tourist Information Office showing marked routes.

Golf - 5 mins (5 kms) from 18 hole golf courses at Golf de la Marterie. We describe it as "millionaires golf" as there is hardly anyone on the course. With another 18 hole course in Golf de Perigueux (35 kms). Equipment available. Golf de Marterie

Fishing - 5 mins Fishing Equipment available - day ticket and half day ticket fishing available at several local lakes. These lakes also have supervised swimming from sandy beaches, together with catering and toilet facilities. A day out for the whole family. You'll be amazed to see what we've caught in the local lakes & rivers (just 15 minutes from the gites)

Beach - 15mins - a supervised beach, with canoe hire and a restaurant and ice-cream kiosk. There are two water-sports centres, both less than 30 minutes away.

Lac de Neufont

Pony trekking - 10mins (7kms)

Quad bikes - 25 mins

Air parks - 20 mins - zip through the trees & test your head for heights. www.vergtaventures.fr