Cap d'El Pech Guidebook

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Cap d'El Pech Guidebook

Sightseeing

Perfect for a cool morning, plenty of space for children to play and all to enjoy the tranquility and views. Easy access routes and a buggy to take tired guests back to cafe https://marqueyssac.com/
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The Marqueyssac gardens
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Perfect for a cool morning, plenty of space for children to play and all to enjoy the tranquility and views. Easy access routes and a buggy to take tired guests back to cafe https://marqueyssac.com/
Flying in a hot air balloon is amazing - taking a flight in the Dordogne valley is unforgettable. Seeing the countryside, its castles and gardens from a balloon adds to the magic of this area https://www.montgolfiere-du-perigord.com/
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Montgolfières du Périgord
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Flying in a hot air balloon is amazing - taking a flight in the Dordogne valley is unforgettable. Seeing the countryside, its castles and gardens from a balloon adds to the magic of this area https://www.montgolfiere-du-perigord.com/
Domme is a bastide village with grotto, gardens, shops, market, cafes and restaurants. The medieval streets are beautiful to explore. Parking can be busy in centre so go for parking at edge of village https://sites-domme.com/la-grotte-de-domme/
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Domme
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Domme is a bastide village with grotto, gardens, shops, market, cafes and restaurants. The medieval streets are beautiful to explore. Parking can be busy in centre so go for parking at edge of village https://sites-domme.com/la-grotte-de-domme/
Beynac is a village that lifts from the river to the top of the valley where the Chateau stands. It is a good walk up to the castle however there is also access parking at the top
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Chateau de Beynac
Place du château
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Beynac is a village that lifts from the river to the top of the valley where the Chateau stands. It is a good walk up to the castle however there is also access parking at the top
Sarlat is very popular - so parking can be difficult. Suggest parking up near cemetery and walking down into town
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Sarlat-la-Canéda
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Sarlat is very popular - so parking can be difficult. Suggest parking up near cemetery and walking down into town
For the energetic you can park in lower village and walk up through the medieval village to the castle. Alternatively can drive to the upper car park and find easy access routes to castle. Visits in mornings usually less busy. Cafes and shops just near entrance to Chateau https://castelnaud.com/
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Castillo de Castelnaud-la-Chapelle
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For the energetic you can park in lower village and walk up through the medieval village to the castle. Alternatively can drive to the upper car park and find easy access routes to castle. Visits in mornings usually less busy. Cafes and shops just near entrance to Chateau https://castelnaud.com/
Chateau des Milandes hosts a beautiful garden, home of artiste and resistance agent Josephine Baker, cafe and a raptor display to amaze all.
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Chateau des Milandes
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Chateau des Milandes hosts a beautiful garden, home of artiste and resistance agent Josephine Baker, cafe and a raptor display to amaze all.

Food scene

Maison Carre boulangerie is 25min walk from Cap d'El Pech or 5min drive. Delicacies in bread, cakes, desserts, chocolates and more. https://www.facebook.com/MaisonJeromeCarre/
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Castelnaud
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Maison Carre boulangerie is 25min walk from Cap d'El Pech or 5min drive. Delicacies in bread, cakes, desserts, chocolates and more. https://www.facebook.com/MaisonJeromeCarre/
Saint Cyprien Market is very popular yet only open 8h00 to 13h00 - so highly recommend to arrive mid morning to find best produce and miss crowds https://www.jours-de-marche.fr/24220-saint-cyprien/
Marché du dimanche
Saint Cyprien Market is very popular yet only open 8h00 to 13h00 - so highly recommend to arrive mid morning to find best produce and miss crowds https://www.jours-de-marche.fr/24220-saint-cyprien/
Le Petit Paris is a must visit Michelin star restaurant set in the middle of Daglan - a beautiful medieval village with artisan shops. Best to book in advance https://www.le-petit-paris.fr/
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Le Petit Paris
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Le Petit Paris is a must visit Michelin star restaurant set in the middle of Daglan - a beautiful medieval village with artisan shops. Best to book in advance https://www.le-petit-paris.fr/
Chic restaurant with excellent nouvelle cuisine - must book in adavnce https://www.latelierdepicure.com/restaurant-bistrot-dordogne-castels-perigord
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Logis Hôtel l'Atelier d'Epicure
1482 Route de Beynac
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Chic restaurant with excellent nouvelle cuisine - must book in adavnce https://www.latelierdepicure.com/restaurant-bistrot-dordogne-castels-perigord
Just 25min walk/%min drive from Cap d'El Pech - Le Tournepique offers great value local and basque menus. Views over the Dordogne river https://www.restaurantletournepique.fr/en/
Restaurant Le Tournepique
Just 25min walk/%min drive from Cap d'El Pech - Le Tournepique offers great value local and basque menus. Views over the Dordogne river https://www.restaurantletournepique.fr/en/
Situated in the lower village of Castelnaud-la-Chappelle, La Plage offers great value lunches and coffee (to add to your patisserie from Maison Carre). Just by the Dordogne river its perfect for a bite to eat after cycling, canoeing or walking
Restaurant La Plage
Impasse de Tournepique
Situated in the lower village of Castelnaud-la-Chappelle, La Plage offers great value lunches and coffee (to add to your patisserie from Maison Carre). Just by the Dordogne river its perfect for a bite to eat after cycling, canoeing or walking

Activities

Selection of local outdoor activities that are easily accessible from Castelnaud-la-Chapelle
Bike Bus is situated in the lower village of Castelnaud-la-Chapelle just east of the main carpark and adjacent to the cycle path through Ceou valley https://www.bike-bus.com/
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Bike Bus - Bike hire Dordogne - Location de Vélo
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Bike Bus is situated in the lower village of Castelnaud-la-Chapelle just east of the main carpark and adjacent to the cycle path through Ceou valley https://www.bike-bus.com/
Castel Bike is located in the lower village of Castelnaud-la-Chapelle just opposite the main carpark and immediate access to the Vallee de Ceou Voie Vert https://www.castel-bike.com/
Castel Bike location vélos
Castel Bike is located in the lower village of Castelnaud-la-Chapelle just opposite the main carpark and immediate access to the Vallee de Ceou Voie Vert https://www.castel-bike.com/
Canoes Butterfly offer canoe trips on the Dordogne including pick up and drop off or combining with walks and cycling https://www.canoes-butterfly.fr/
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Canoës Loisirs EURL- Canoes Butterfly
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Canoes Butterfly offer canoe trips on the Dordogne including pick up and drop off or combining with walks and cycling https://www.canoes-butterfly.fr/
With various bases along the Dordogne offer trips along the river with pickup and return https://canoedordogne.com/en/
Canoë Dordogne Explorando
Les Drouilles
With various bases along the Dordogne offer trips along the river with pickup and return https://canoedordogne.com/en/
Located near Les Jardin de Marquayssac. At full height in summer this maze is an amazing adventure for children. Archery on site also https://www.labyrinthe-mais-perigord.com/
Labyrinthe de Maïs des Châteaux
Impasse des Buis
Located near Les Jardin de Marquayssac. At full height in summer this maze is an amazing adventure for children. Archery on site also https://www.labyrinthe-mais-perigord.com/