La Roque-Gageac: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

The troglodyte fort in La Roque-Gageac is an old medieval fortification featuring a richly illustrated exhibition on the history of the fortress, the village and the notable figures who shaped them.

Those choosing La Roque-Gageac as their holiday destination may wish to rent a holiday apartment for their stay.

Culture and history

The Church of Saint-Donat was built in 1330. Its forecourt offers a sweeping panorama of the Dordogne Valley. La Roque-Gageac’s protected cultural landscape includes the wooded cliff face, the former château integrated into the cliff and the village centre located between the cliff and the Dordogne.

Landscape and nature

The troglodyte fort offers a 180-degree panorama of the meanders of the Dordogne. The Bambousaie is a botanical garden covering around 5 hectares, 3.5 hectares of which are open to visitors. Shaded paths lead past numerous bamboo species and other exotic plants.

Experiences on the water and in the air

The one-hour gabarre excursions offer views of La Roque-Gageac and the surrounding châteaux. Along the way, visitors learn about the history of the villages and certain notable buildings, as well as geological features. The gabarres of the Dordogne are traditional flat-bottomed boats that were formerly used to transport goods until the arrival of the railway.

Hot-air balloon rides at sunrise or sunset offer views of the Dordogne Valley and its châteaux. Canoe and kayak trips can include picnic and swimming stops; canoeing and kayaking can be either sporty or relaxed, depending on the pace. Plage des Pendoilles in La Roque-Gageac is a free, unstaffed riverside beach.

Getting around locally

Large car parks are available in the centre of La Roque-Gageac. The tourist information office at the entrance to La Roque-Gageac provides information about regional attractions, guided tours and seasonal activities. The tourist information office in La Roque-Gageac is dedicated to hiking and getting around the Périgord Noir in all its forms.

More local pages: Clermont-D'excideuil, Lamonzie-Montastruc, Saint-Mesmin, Champagne-Et-Fontaine, Capdrot, Sergeac, Saint-Front-De-Pradoux, Carsac-Aillac

To the main travel overview: Dordogne.