Very interesting museum. More of an art gallery. Some great Boudelle sculptures and a whole series of Venetian School art. Not my taste but interesting in their own right. The building has beautiful ceilings

The recently renovated building is almost as lovely as the collections it holds! A truly impressive and educational collection of a local artist's work. Amazing collection of sketches and models of works that grace both the US and UK national galleries plus many more. The spaces and exhibits for the temporary shows equally impressive. A must visit in Montaubon!

It is a beautiful building showcasing some fantastic art. A good mixture of paintings and sculptures, with one room dedicated to the sketches of Ingres. Finished the trip with a visit to the cafe for tea and a pastry.

I loved this museum for the permanent collection of both Ingres and Bourdelle and found the collection interesting and educational.

This museum is very interesting and depicting the correlation between the two artists Ingres and Bourdelle which is very interesting to understand. As well, the museum shows the personal collection of arts and drawings from Ingres which provides a strong perspective on Ingres' creation process.

Excellent art museum close to the centre of Montauban. It is the first time I have revisited it since the renovations and they seem to have done a very good job. All the exhibits are well displayed too. I particularly enjoyed the basement area in what felt like an old chapel. Many nice displays, some quite amusing. Recommended.

Truly amazing. Beautifully restored, an absolute jewel. Go and visit it. The town is a bonus wirh that marvellous square in the centre.

Please like and follow. Place national is surrounded by beautiful stores and covered and open air small streets. A charming place

The Place Nationale Montauban is an absolute gem that encapsulates the town’s lively spirit and rich culture. Surrounded by a plethora of charming cafés and restaurants, the square offers a delightful array of culinary experiences. Whether you’re in the mood for a quick coffee or a leisurely meal, the establishments here provide swift service without compromising on quality. At the center of the plaza lies a beautiful fountain, a focal point that adds to the square’s allure. It’s not just a visual treat; the fountain serves as a gathering spot where children joyfully play, their laughter adding a cheerful soundtrack to the ambiance. This lively scene brings a sense of community and warmth that’s truly infectious. The plaza’s atmosphere is both vibrant and welcoming, making it an ideal spot for both locals and visitors to relax and soak in the town’s charm. Whether you’re enjoying a meal, people-watching, or simply basking in the lively environment, the Place Nationale Montauban an experience that’s both delightful and memorable. ⸻ If you’re planning a visit to Montauban, make sure to spend some time at the Place Nationale Montauban or. It’s more than just a square; it’s the pulsating heart of the town where culture, community, and cuisine come together beautifully. 

Hi all, before to start to describe this place, think about how little we know about what surrounds us? Very beautiful area and if you order a guide who just an hour or a little more will tell you about the history of all the places and buildings and people who lived in this city you will understand how much surrounds us. I would highly recommend you to visit the city of Montauban.

Great, smaller town square with deep brick arch colonnades, ideal in hit weather. Bars and street food all around, and a fantastic squirting/misting water ' fountain' area for the kids to play in and get wet.

Montauban - Lovely space with atmospheric water feature, lots of busy cafes and restaurants

Lovely little square to pass the day, bars coffee shops & restaurants to suit all

It was great. We had a meal on a terrasse near by.

What an awesome amazing castle. I took the audio accompaniment in English and if I was to visit again, I would take it again! It is a must if you want to get the most out of your visit. Lovely friendly English speaking ladies on reception who are knowledgeable about the castle. You can tell they really enjoy their job. The castle is in various states of repair. Restoration work has been carried out in most of the rooms that are open & available to the public to see. I appreciated seeing what unrestored parts of the castle looked like too.

Spectacular setting but you need to stop on the road to the village to get the best photograph as once you reach the castle you are too close and at the wrong angle to photograph it all. It costs €5 to enter and the lady at Reception was extremely helpful, giving us a map and explaining the recommended route. It doesn't take long to see everything, we did it in about 20 minutes. There is a recorded guide available which probably takes longer.

What a lovely place this is with plenty to do and see. The village is very pretty and the castle is amazing. Well worth a visit

An impressive historical monument since 1840, the building (12th, 13th and 17th centuries) is built at the very top of the cliff overlooking the confluence of the Vère and the Aveyron, on the site of an ancient Roman castrum. Property of the Counts of Toulouse in the 12th century, it was shared in the 15th between two branches of the House of Comminges, which explains the current division into the Château Jeune and the Château Vieux. Also known for having been the filming location for the movie "Le Vieux Fusil" with Romy Schneider and Philippe Noiret ...

We had a much better experience than we had expected, based on a review by a local guide. As others have said, the reception staff are very helpful. We were given the choice of the audio guide or a written guidebook. We opted for the latter - which was in English and French - and found it very useful. A wonderful location and two very interesting castles. Rather puzzled about another reviewer’s comment about cobwebs; in a building dating from 12th century, how surprising!

Wonderful medieval village and castle definitely worth to make the detour. Nice small cobblestone alleys that lead to the top of the village (relatively steep climb but not very long), where the old (medieval) and the new (16th- 17th) castles are located. In the museum you find the details of the Neanderthaler found here as well as the cave discovered around 1990.

2 Castles side by side located on a cliff 90 metres above the adjacent river. This is a very interesting place to visit with a fascinating history. We spent several hours wandering through the castles and grounds listening to the self guided tour information. Well worth a visit.

I was truly speechless when I saw this nearly 700-year-old bridge. Its history and architectural beauty are simply breathtaking. We took our time walking around it to admire it from every angle, appreciating the stunning bridge.

This bridge is absolutely beautiful and amazing to see how high this is too. Also encountered a very friendly cat. It’s all free to visit and there are free parking spaces about 5 minute walk away.

Take your time to look at more than the bridge, the museum is well worth a visit and it's well worth looking around. It would be good walking country, but not in the heat.

I loved my walk and visit to this lovely medieval stone Bridge with its nice views down the river and the surrounding hillsides. Its very close to the town and has plenty of walking path from either side of the river Lot. The bridge is in great condition and well maintained. Highly recommend.

Just incredible and so well preserved! I recommend you visit this place after sunset to appreciate it when all lit up and reflecting on the water below!

Absolutely beautiful bridge, stunning views from it either side and free to visit. Highly recommend

Aire in the the town only has 3 bays, suitable for small vans. Large car park ,about 15 mins walk to bridge. Can stay overnight but very basic and shared with cars.

A beautiful and inspiring experience. Plan to spend an hour or more slowly exploring this immense building. There are lots of ‘individual chapel’ areas around the inside walls each with a different purpose, story or history. Lots to read and contemplate and maybe reflect upon.

A masterpiece of architecture in Cahors, well worth a brief visit. I walked into a Sunday afternoon service and there would have been live classical concert in the evening hosted at the cathedral for free. The building is situated in the beautiful old town of picturesque Cahors. The ceiling paintings are breathtaking and the many colourful glass windows are wrapping the church's interior into a nice ambiance.

Cahors is a beautiful little fortresses city South West France very peaceful Good food good wine.. Cahors wine market Saturday morning and Wednesday morning Cahors got a beautiful bridge the Valentre good place to go for a weekend and holiday close to Toulouse and the pyrenees mountains close to the sea with Biscaross Dune du Pyla close the district les Landes Let's go to Occitanie for your holiday

Magnificent displays of Religious architectural delights. Not much room in the inn though, for the rather drunk local 🤔

Beautiful Cathedral in every way. Go to see the headpiece of Christ's burial cloths. On display for the 900 yr anniversary.

Nice cathedral located in central cahors. Has some modern stained glass windows.

Not quite the best but a good example of these grand cathedrals.

As automobile and technique enthusiast this place hurts your testicles, was expensive and a waste of money. A giant collection of oil leaking ( directly in the soil) rusty, half rotten tractors, cars and motorcycles is what you are looking at. Some are decent, a handful are restored, but most are in deplorable state. This is not a museum, but despite his enthusiasm and passion, this is a collector taking it to the next level of collecting. These vehicles should be preserved. If you have nothing to do, perhaps fun to go, but otherwise please go have a good wine and moules frites. There are better things to do and see in the area! Cash and cheque only, no cards!

This is an excellent museum. There is something for everyone. It has agricultural machinery, PTT artefacts, lots of cars, lorries, full period roomsets, very many tractors, and a cafe. It is run by a fantastically enthusiastic group of people (led by Benoit) who make you feel very welcome and explain how to view the exhibits really well. The objects are kept in the original condition that they were found (objects are only in original condition once and are better to see like this). Some show their age and patina, but all the engines are maintained in running condition and can be demonstrated. The museum provides an excellent view back in history for people of all ages to enjoy. There are many, many things to see, but also an expansion of the site is being prepared. There is even a guided tour at certain times of the day. Well worth visiting. We will be back there again soon.

Collecting on steroids! Every kind of farm equipment, 200 tractors, 100 cars, motorcycles, bikes, antique toys, plus he makes a wood fired pizza you can order for after your tour. Amazing collection.

Amazing place, whole family loved it, Benoit is infectiously passionate about the collection which is crammed full of amazingly unique vehicles. Prepare for a wonderful visit, and such good value! Thank you Benoit, we’ll be sure to be back.

This is an exceptional museum and well worth a visit. plenty of parking even room for our motorhome. If you are in the area make sure you include a visit in your itinerary there are loads of interesting vehicles including scenes from family and educational life in rural France .

An amazing collection by one man . Due to road works slightly difficult to find.( May 2018 )

Nice place to visit if you love old agricultural machinery and old cars. Very impressive collection.

An ABSOLUTELY impressive multi faceted immersive experience!! Not to be missed! The whole castle from room to room offered museum quality examples of weapons armour. A few areas had repeating audiovisual stories about construction of siege equipment, and how to make armour. One area was a theatre. There was a live blacksmith , a person who explained and fired a trebuchet. Another explained weapons use and gave kids some basic sword training using props. Probably the best EVER historic site I’ve been to !! Well worth the money and drive to see!!

Very beautiful castle, especially recommended for a visit with children! In the various exhibition rooms, in addition to the elements on display, there were also small Playmobil exhibitions, so that the children could also enjoy the visit! The castle itself is beautiful, really well preserved and offers phenomenal views of the valley and river in the area. At the end of the visit (small signs help you to navigate everything, even without a guide) you will find a small tower room for children with books about castles, knights and the like, as well as Playmobil toys, where the children can play and read! Really amazing, the kids loved it! The children also loved the costumes that were available in an exhibition room. You could choose something from a range of medieval clothing and then sit on a throne provided and take your photo (free of charge, but you take the photos yourself, of course). A wonderful idea! I would definitely recommend a visit for families, but without a stroller, as you can leave one in a designated area in front of the castle. The only thing I didn't like so much, and that's not the castle's fault, was that in winter only one restaurant was open, the one right next to the castle, and unfortunately they weren't good and a bit expensive for what you get. Otherwise, highly recommended!

A rewarding view and experience for a slightly hard uphill hike. Can drive up, but part of the experience is the walk up! The restaurants around the top are really terrible so I'd suggest either bringing a picnic or going back down to eat.

Very nicely renovated castle, put into a very good state. The self walking tour is fun. Amazing views of the river valley as well.

To me, this is a castle and not a chateau. Therefore don't expect fancy furniture and artwork. However, if you like your medieval weapons, then this is a good place to visit.

Beautiful setting for a castle and well worth the trip,theres some shop's at the site and restaurants will go back again

An excellent castle to view middle ages weapons,and the views are great

A magnificent location with wonderful views, an incredible sculpted garden and plenty to explore. We took an afternoon to get our and enjoy some nature after a few days of taking in the well known historical sites in the area. It was a fine weather day, and we very much enjoyed a leisurely afternoon in these grounds. The views are far reaching, the paths calming and very well maintained, and called off with a nice restaurant just above the entrance or, along the patna ways, a creperie. The chateau in the grounds was an unexpected highlight, with some interesting history and several displays about the link between the owner and the illustrator of the Michelin Man. A must see for all

A wonderful part of the Dordogne. There is plenty of parking and the approach to the manor house gives you an idea of the creativity of the gardeners who shape the box hedges into fantastic arrangements. The walk along the ridge has quite a few pathways and also some fun things for kids. It is a long walk and so many vistas to explore. The restaurant is good but pricey. €6.50 for a finger of lemon juice in a glass and a jug of water. It’s was refreshing though.

Brilliant gardens. Nice house and wonderful views over the Dordogne River and valley especially from the Belvedere viewpoint. Wonderful sights of wild cyclamen (it was autumn) throughout.

This was so much fun! Kids loved the adventure of the paths lined with hedges too. Felt like something out of a story book. This was pram accessible the whole way too. Some parts easier than others. We had ice cream and coffee at the tea house and it was delicious.

Fabulous gardens. Great views of the countryside. Plenty of exercise, bring water bottles. My ten year old daughter loved it, treated it like an adventure to discover hidden areas, and wants to go back next year. Once you've admired the topiary go into the chateau to watch a video about the gardners' work.

Very beautiful, calm place. A bit pricy though - 12,9 per person. But one can spend there couple of hours or more.

We went anticipating a 1-2 hour visit. My partner and children (4 and 8) ended up spending most of the day there while I went to deal with an issue with our car that took much longer than expected. No one complained because there was so much to see and do! The only tips: the rock climbing wall for children is only in the AM, the via ferrata requires fully closed shoes (eg. Not Keens), and children requiring two accompanying adults.

The video explaining the architecture of Château de Beynac was excellent. The accompanying app provided an audio guide and the narrative about Queen Eleanor and her son, King Henry, enriching the experience. The view from the top is absolutely breathtaking, offering a unique perspective reminiscent of the monarchy, where you feel as if you’re overlooking the entire land, inspiring a sense of responsibility to protect it. From this vantage point, you can also see the nearby Castelnaud-la-Chapelle Castle. The entrance fee is quite reasonable, making this visit even more worthwhile. Highly recommend!

Château de Beynac is stunning—basically the Beyoncé of castles. The views will wreck you (in a good way), and the stairs will leave you breathless along with the view. Worth it. Also, the castle was basically for a woman who had two husbands bc she could. Iconic

Grand castle. Need 1 hour to go through it. Asked to download the application as tour guide. Could have provided a pamphlet instead of it. View was stunning and worth a one time visit

The most amazing Château we have been to yet! Well worth the trip, just make sure you park up top and not on river like we did. It's a very steep, but beautiful walk up the path if you want some exercise tho.

One of the most impressive castles in the Périgord. Majestic, its location remains breathtaking and its panorama exceptional. Indeed, this incredible medieval fortress, perched on its golden cliff, overlooks the Dordogne River from over 150 meters above sea level. A true movie set ! A tour of the castle will take you from the 12th-century keep to the majestic Salle des Etats, ending at the top of the Éperon Tower, where you'll overlook the valley just as the Beynac family, to whom the building belonged for nearly 1,000 years, did. From there, the view over the Valley of the Five Castles is superb ! When leaving the castle, we've visit the church, whose stately lodge is open to the public.

What an incredible castle. This ancient castle sits above the Dordogne Valley with an ancient 12th century village on the surrounding hillside. No guides, just enjoy at your own pace. A must see if you are in the area.

A wonderful place which is beautifully preserved and enhanced with interactive experiences including audio guides in multiple languages and an informative slide show. Visited on a beautifully sunny day in November, no crowds and plenty of time and space to explore.

Fantastic place with incredible views. A bit of a hike but well worth the experience. A beautiful place to visit.

Beautiful town with a castle perched high on an escarpment. Alovely walk from the shop-lined square up to the castle. Climb the circular narrow stairs to the top of the keep for amazing views.

When I was growing up there was a popular saying ‘Bacon and eggs, no thank you I’d rather wash my car’ As I walked around the castle at Najac I recalled this saying and processed to shout ‘I’d rather wash my car’ Surprisingly a man came up to me and said that it was about time

Interesting historical place. Great for a day out with the village next to it.

This fortress/castle is one of the most impressive ones you will ever see. It's the location that makes it. Sitting on a - at times steep - hill, you can see it from far away. And when you are walking down on the Rue Du Chateau (coming from the village), then it's just a sight to behold. It's picture-perfect. It goes a good way down from the village....until it goes back up again to reach the castle. It's a fairly short walk - a lot shorter than it might seem. If you have a stroller or a wheelchair it's quite an obstacle though. And the steep stairs and the cobble stones can get pretty slippery, even when it's not raining. So be aware of that and be careful. We didn't go inside the castle - we had our Bulldog with. But the best sight of it isn't up-close anyways...it's on Rue Du Chateau when you walk towards it. A wonderful, pretty and magical fortress. A must-see.

Absolutely stunning, great value too. Well worth a visit if you are nearby. Definitely take the time to climb to the top of the tower!

What a great trip! The hike up was not the easiest stroll, however many places to take a breather and see the views. From inside your can climb to the top- the spiral staircase are narrow, but worth the climb. You can see the town of Najac from each level and the secret passway is really fun. A great time!

Wow superb unique !!! Let's go back in history at least 25,000 years and see first hand primitive art not seen by modern man before 1996. Well preserved, group controlled in limited numbers and a MUST SEE CAVE! afterwards, enjoy the museum and watch more history in the 25 minute film. What a delightful outing...and the route is an eye full too!!

We’re doing the GR65 and stopping in Cabrerets so decided in advance to pop in. The website is a bit of nightmare from outside of France, but worked perfectly once we were in-country. You MUST buy tickets in advance as it sells out. There is an English spoken tour, but if you miss this there is a free audio tour (via app and headphones). The tour itself is very good and the caves are spectacular. Amazing that it was discovered by three teenagers. Well worth the visit and while obviously touristy, it wasn’t horribly so. Staff were pleasant and helpful.

I had always wanted to see these petroglyphs, and they were not a disappointment. It was difficult to get there without a car, but it was worth it. The tour was excellent.

These caves are an international treasure! It's marvelous that they are so well managed and preserved. There is nothing like seeing the images in person - it helped me understand the incredible level of artistry involved and its incredibly moving!

Amazing experience! I loved the guided tour and bought the guide book after, because the whole story fascinated me immensely. Probably one of the best "tourist sightseeing" experiences of my life.

Gilles’ tour of the Pech Merle cave was honestly one of the best I’ve ever had. His enthusiasm was contagious, his passion for the place genuine, and the way he guided us made you stop, think, and marvel. Top class, Gilles. Do yourself a favor and visit the cave—step back into the past and dream of cave bears and mammoths. Even better if you go together with Gilles 😉.

Great experience. Underground natural cave dating back to 29,000 years ago. Beautiful and very interesting. Well kept, very clean and safe! The tour guide only spoke French, but English audio guides and guide books are available. There is also a museum which explains all that you'll find inside the cave. Highly recommended visit. Book tickets in advance for no waiting time.

Don’t trust this hotel. Read all the fine print, and do not expect them to honor anything else, no matter how obvious, not even to respond constructively. If they respond to this note it will be to claim that our purchase was non-refundable, but they will know that they are not telling anything close to the whole truth. There are many other fine places to stay in the area.

It's an interesting chateau to visit with 13th and 16th century parts and stunning views from its cliff terrace, and other balconies.

Another wonderful château carefully preserved with amazing decorations, ceilings, furniture collected over the centuries.

A beautiful castle in the Lot department of France We went to Saint Cirq Lapopie and somehow googled nearby places to visit! We came to this castle with minimal expectations but to our delight , it turned out to be an awesome and quite unforgettable experience Special thanks to our tour guide - Virginie Do visit if you get a chance

Spectacular view and quiet peace in this beautiful corner of France. No English language (or any other than French) made some of the signage hard to use … but it is their country!

Interesting medieval castle with many original features. It's privately owned so much is closed off to the public but interesting if you like old castles.

Lovely place to visit as you can see some of how they lived in ancient times. Booklet in English to read as you go round. Family still live in Chateau so some parts out of bounds. Follow signs to Chateau as some satnavs take you where you cannot drive.

Absolutely amazing place. Information provided in French and English. It's really interesting learning about how these people lived 100's of years ago. It's the biggest of its kind in Europe.. The way it was constructed and the defenses were amazing. 100% recommend if you are in the area.

An interesting place to visit. It’s stimulating to imagine people living and working so high up. People lived here from pre-historic times all the way until 1588 when it was destroyed in the religious wars. Great examples of medieval methods of lifting, pulley systems etc. Beautiful views of the river and countryside. There are also ancient dwellings and sometimes re-enactments at ground level. So it’s possible to imagine the whole village with chapel, bakery, forge and stables. The information in English is not good, some parts have no information. There is plenty of parking in the shade. Best to arrive before 11:30 when it gets very busy.

Great place to visit both with kids and without. If you can get, get a guided tour. We didn't and I am sure we would have learned and enjoyed even more if we had someone told us the stories. The area was occupied from Neanderthals all the way to the end of middle-ages. Great views and a good gift store and a café at the entrnace

A fascinating glimpse into history! This incredible cliffside site combines natural beauty with a captivating story of human habitation over thousands of years. The walkways are easy to navigate, and the views over the Vézère Valley are breathtaking. Informative displays bring the prehistoric and medieval past to life. Well worth a visit!

It's great to see now people adapted live live in cliff faces. The troglodytes who lived developed over a period of time to develop with technologies to live there.

City in the rock. Medieval city high above the river. Walk along one of the levels and see some winches, tools etc which aren't in the original place but we're recreated up there. There were more levels and stairs connecting them but they aren't open. There is one tiny part about prehistory as medieval humans,living in the same place, wiped out most of the stone/bronze/iron age traces, apart from some bones found buried. There are signs in French and English and the staff are super friendly and knowledgeable.

Simply spectacular! It's a fantastic learning experience for both adults and kids. We spent the entire morning there, and my kids, aged 4 and 6, thoroughly enjoyed it and asked a lot of questions. We visited on a Monday morning, and it wasn't crowded at all.

Amazing place. Stunning building. History every where. Full of great little Restarant’s and shops.

Sarlat is very beautiful. Easy to park close and costs around 4 euro for 17hrs!! August 2022. Lots of street performers and restaurants. Quite busy but not overly. I would definitely come back again

Cool medieval town in Perigord, worth a visit for a day or more.

Nice authentic old village in Périgord. A little over touristy at time.

Beautiful town

Very interesting medieval center with lots of historical building to be seen in a very small area ... not to be missed

(Translated by Google) Facades and alleyways steeped in history! Magnificent setting 🤩 One drawback: the paid parking. But once you've parked, all that's left to do is stroll around as you please! Without experiencing the summer atmosphere, in November there isn't much to do on a Saturday night… perhaps I didn't know the right places? (Original) Façades et ruelles chargée d’histoire ! Magnifique cadre 🤩 un bémol : les parkings payants. Mais une fois le véhicule garé, il ne reste qu’à flâner selon votre humeur ! Sans connaître l’ambiance estivale, au mois de novembre, il n’y a pas grand chose à faire un samedi soir… peut-être n’avais je pas les bonnes adresses ?

You must visit this place! Truly awesome inspiring to witness this replica of the original cave. Excellent tour in English too. The guides really do inject a sense of wonder into the tour! Highly recommend this place. Photos cannot do it justice.

Well worth the visit with English spoken tour guide (24 August 1.30pm). The tour was extremely informative and inspiring. We were awestruck by the creativity of early man. We totally understand why there was a re-creation, and this did not detract from the tour.

After consulting the online site, I bought 4 tickets to view Lascaux II Cave exhibit. The online information mentioned the tour was available in 5 different languages, but we were disappointed to find out the tour was only available in French. This diminished our experience considerably. Our tour guide, although was very animated and was very expressive in his presentation making sure to engage the many school aged children in attendance. I would make the effort to see this exhibit again, if we travel to France from Vancouver, Canada. But we would ask to have a way to listen to the presentation in English.

Very interesting and informative. Our guide explained the history and theory behind the cave drawings, answered all questions with precise answers with some added humor. He also catered his explanations to the children to make sure the understood. Highly recommend.

The Smaller cave made for a more personal Lascaux experience. Our guide was charming and knowledgeable. Perhaps a few less people in the group would mean less “chatter” ! Under 20 persons, might be preferable for all. People with walkers, imbalance and hearing loss are less likely to enjoy the group experience and should be warned!

Excellent experience! Our English guide was really engaging and very informative.

We were initially unsure about the Lascaux II tour due to some underwhelming reviews mentioning restrictions like no photos and cramped conditions at the entrance and exit of the replica cave. However, we were pleasantly surprised by our experience—it was truly worth it. We joined the English-speaking group led by the excellent guide, Ludivine, who went above and beyond to make the tour memorable. Unlike typical guides who simply recite dates and state ‘dry’ facts, Ludivine engaged us with her improvisation and interactive style. She is a very good storyteller. Even our kids found the tour captivating; it was far from boring and truly entertaining. Leaving the caves, we couldn't stop discussing about our impressions from the tour/ And the facts we learned - first humans in Europe, ochre -manganese paintings, tarpans, lions, aurochs, symbols, fragility of limestone caves, etc. Definitely recommend

Just an amazing experience. It really feels like you're in the cave, and yet at the same time I am so glad that they have sealed off the real cave to preserve it. Our guide was very informative, and the design of the museum surrounding the cave is stunning and takes incredible advantage of the natural setting.

It's a shame we can't go to the original cave, as it needs to be preserved against humidity. However the Lascaux IV cave is an exact copy of the original. The whole setup of the complex is amazing with excellent descriptions and information about the cave and its drawings. The only downside is the carpark is a fair distance away from the complex.

Impressive Museum In order to preserve the original cave, the French government approved 40 or 50 years ago to seal the real cave and do other caves that are re-enactment of the original. This strategy is a must in order to preserve this historical treasure. The site you visit is actually really good and literally a perfect copy. It is well worth it and is very informative, both explaining the discovery of the site and the creation of it. It is one of the best 3 palaeontological sites in Europe. Obviously super worth it!

Fantastic experience - the reproduction of the cave is very good and accessible for all. Our English guided tour by Celia was excellent and well paced. The museum was very informative with good use of technology to bring the cave and its history to life.

Absolutely amazing. Even though you can not visit the original caves the replica gives you and incredible opportunity to view the paintings in a protected environment.

An absolutely mind boggling exhibit! Have known about the Lascaux cave art for decades, but was visiting friends nearby, so took the opportunity to visit. So glad we did. The tour guide was passionate and knowledgeable. The little snack bar/café had a tasty selection of food and snacks. Very much worth the visit.

Was blown away by the quality of the reconstruction!! What an exceptional way to both preserve the actual images and make an amazing learning experience available to the public. Will return for a second visit later this week.

It's a nice place to visit, many birds like vultures, eagles, owls and a nice collection of parrots. The show itself is wonderful. Having said this all. It's a pity the French don't give shows in English. The staff is pretty good in English but the show itself is in French. I see this as contempt for non-French speaking tourists which were when I was there at least 40 percent if us.

The flying display was really good. First time we had seen parrots and macaws actually flown freely.

absolutely recommend going to the bird show. Not in english but still an incredible show. Only downside felt some of the birds didn’t look too happy. Still would recommend to any one to visit.

Brilliant way to spend an afternoon watching Birds of Prey fly off into the sky, enjoy themselves for 20-30minutes then come back to handlers who were performing with other birds. For the kids they had Condors walk over their legs, fed parrots and kestrel, had owl on head and handled a little owl. Some got to be part of the demonstration feeding flying birds. Took up 3 hours easily for €11 each, drinks over the same time span would have been far more expensive. Go!

It was amazing! Warning: the entire program was in French. As a non-French speaker I still enjoyed the show immensely!

Very informative and the displays are really cool... My daughter had a falcon, an owl and parrot on her arm.. I had an owl on my head... Super cool for all ages....

It was an amazing experience 🥰😍

Beautiful religious place. It does get very crowded however. Still the scenery is beautiful and the energy holds something special.

An amazing Pilgrimage Church built against a cliff, which resides the famous Black Madonna. From here you can also follow the stations of the cross too the summit of the hill.

Worth probably the visit once in your life during off peak hours to avoid the crowds side of the site, though you have to pay for everything : parking, entrance, lift etc ... and what about these shops and so-called restaurants ? Nothing to do with faith or pilgrimage

Absolute stunning attraction. Visited a few view points and the interior is stunning and awesome. Shops are interesting too. Took a train ride from the bottom to the top. It's very squeeze for the vehicles but all in all, it's worth it. Have an ice cream before you leave.

Such a stunning place. The buildings are all built into the cliffs. There is a lift or stairs to take you up there. I believe the lift cost 2euros one way but I'm not 100% sure.

This place has his own aura. It's impressive when you look up and see the castle on the top of the "hill". And when you take a look to the overall, it seems like a place took from a fairy tale. It has an elevator to move to the top or the bottom, but it cost around 4€. Even so, I recommend walking to discover all the smalls secrets hidden in this place

Last year, when I walk GR65 from Le Puy-en-Velay to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port I have, accidentally, visit this unbelievable graceful place. I'm Catholic priest so I put attention to the quietness and peacefulness of particular place of prayer. I can say that the calmness and quietness of this place estonished me. Of course I'm not talking about "upper" church but about chapel underneath the place of tourists. I highly recommend this place for everyone who is seeking for the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ and His Holy Mother Immaculate Mary. God bless everyone+

Well presented park with very happy and healthy looking primates. Easy walking path, a nice little shop and small restaurant at the end, with a play area for the kids. Highly recommended.

Amazing experience! All the staff I spoke to spoke good English and were very friendly. The route was very informative, with signs displaying the monkey’s social structure, diet, and ecosystem. The monkeys, of North African origin have plenty of space, and you can really get up close to them as they roam freely across the paths. The information office also has useful leaflets for other attractions in the area. The fairly well priced entry allows you to stay for as long as you like, however a family group price would have been nice.

Really fun for kids and a beautiful park. The food offered is high quality. Love to see the improvements they have made over the years!

Lovely place, knowledgeable staff. Monkeys free roaming, mid way round are some breathtaking views of the Dordogne. Definitely worth a visit, I will definitely return when I'm back down that part of the world 🌎

Very interesting and easy to get up close to the monkeys. The staff are very friendly and very knowledgeable. Great place to visit as adults or children!

This place is amazing! the monkey's roam free all around you in the park. Loved the talk also.

The Monkey Forest is very cool and has beautiful views of Rocamadour, but we had a frustrating experience that I think could be helpful for others to know about when planning a trip there. On the weekend the park is open is the mornings from 10-12. We arrived with our 2.5 year old at 11 and after walking in we were told we needed to hurry to make it through the 1km path before 12. We were not worried, everyone was walking just fine. By 11:30 the park employees started following us down the path telling us to hurry up. Clearly more concerned about missing a minute of lunch than visitors having a nice experience. At that point we were only 10 minute walk from our car and we told them we were not worried about making it out by 12. But they insisted that we were being very slow and they kept pestering us and making our time less than fun and rushing along our toddler when he was just starting to really enjoy watching the monkeys. I wanted a refund after this experience but the office was closed by 11:45 when we make it back to the parking lot with 15 minutes to spare. I really wish they had told us that they expect you to run as fast as you can through the park and that you will be harassed if your not out by 11:30 (eventhough they close for lunch 12-1 officially). Instead of sympathy when we expressed exasperation for the 3 employee flanking and berating) we received sarcasm and criticism. Not a very nice was to treat your guests monkey forest, I hope you will try to do better in the future and that others are aware that they should arrive at 10 for the morning walk if you don’t want to get this kind of treatment.

Simply fantastic! Easy to park (no charge), very easy to purchase tickets at a machine, queue short and undercover, audio guide straightforward and lifts if you want them. And as for the cave network - just amazing. You see so much and then into the boats - very atmospheric and onto yet more stunning sights. You will not be disappointed! We visited mid-September and no need to book ahead but certainly would for July and August. Highly recommend!

Great experience. Very well organised and very informative. Lots of steps but there is the option of a lift. Boat ride along the underground stream is great. Wear a raincoat as there is some dripping water although a lot of effort has been made to minimise this.

Had been waiting to go here for a while and so glad I did. It's a bit of a windy drive to get there, and parking is pretty chaotic, but it's definitely worth the effort. A whole underground world awaits you: A giant chasm; a lovely boat trip along a subterranean river; waterfalls, lakes, enormous stalactites; and a section that opens up to reveal a chamber with a 90m high ceiling. Staff are friendly and knowledgeable, and the infrastructure is exceptional there. Tips: Book tickets in advance. We went on a cold, rainy day in October and were surprised to see how busy it was. Parking is free, but a bit of a hunt was necessary. It's a steady 13 degrees in there, so warm, waterproof clothing & shoes required. Also, use the toilets before you enter as there are none in there! Have fun!

Simply magnificent. The caves are very beautiful with many fantastic photo opportunities. Buy your tickets in advance so that you won't be disappointed. Free parking is available but limited but the paid parking lot is inexpensive.

An absolute must-visit attraction if you are in the Dordogne region. It was an hour and a half of pure fun and adventure that was well worth the price. The way this attraction is structured is very well-organized and I appreciate how accessible it is for all kinds of people. The cave formations are stunning and grand and must be seen to believe. I was not expecting the sheer scale of this cave and was blown away. Furthermore, the staff were great and my boat guide in particular was very friendly and willing to answer any questions I had about the cave. Highly, highly recommend visiting this place.

Incredible. Thoroughly enjoyed our visit particularly the boat ride even deeper into the cave. This place is vast and totally mind blowing!!! A lot of steps (but there is a lift if you need it).

Fantastic place to visit and see ancient history/geography in a brilliant setting.. lifts and stairs to lower caves but don't get stuck behind people who are incapacitated and should be using the lift other wise add another ½hour or more onto your journey.. staff very friendly and have the organizing down to a T..

Worth seeing, the gardens, the giant maze, the coffee shop and souvenirs shop. Colette was an extraordinary woman, artist and French figure of her era. The 2019 movie traces her story and this Garden and Maze will be a great discovery if you are into literature or just willing to learn more about Colette and life in her time. The Maze was great fun, we did it during the summer and it was tricky to get out. A super fun moment also the giant games in the garden!!! Let's be kids again!

Lovely place, fun with great things for the kids to do. We enjoyed the maze!

Beautiful! For adults, children and dogs!

A lovely place to spend an afternoon with children. We particularly enjoyed the labyrinth where we all learned a lot about Colette's life.

We had a lovely few hours here with our children (5 and 8). The maze is lots of fun. The gardens are beautiful and there are lots of shady and rest areas as you go round on a hot day like today. Guides in English and French. We'll definitely go back

An excellent venue for all the family to enjoy. Flowers and shrubs are clearly labelled and reflect the various locations where she lived. The impact of the site obviously varies according to the season. Lots of play areas for the children and a good cafe with friendly staff.

As a huge Collette fan who has never read any of her work, and if I'm honest had no idea who she was before I came here, coming to this garden was a great way to get to know my mysterious literary hero. She had a Dog, (I'm also a huge fan of the dog, and have also never read it's work, or smelled it's pee) she loved goats... She may have spent some time in Morocco? She um... Did Lazer style obstacle courses and I think was crazy into Jenga. Perhaps her books will reveal more. Perhaps if I learn french I will finally understand what it is to mix the masculine with a soft feminine touch of glamour. Perhaps I can be worthy of a dog's love. Time is an illusion in the garden. The crepes were nice and there was enough weird stuff in the gift shop to keep my seven year old happy. For a fleeting moment. ENJOY!

The waiters were hard at work but very polite and helpful! Food was everything I expected and had some very good beers that I never tried before. The location is great as well!

Lovely place to enjoy lunch. Super staff and tasty food in a wonderful setting.

Charming place with amazing history behind art and decor

Very friendly.

Genial

Super

(Translated by Google) Impeccable service provided by very, very friendly, attentive, and humorous staff. It's so nice to be treated like this, thank you so much 🙏🙏🙏 The food reflects all these lovely people: generous, delicious, and filled with fresh, homemade ingredients 🏠🍽️. Everything was delicious and excellent value for money. Not to mention the lemonade, which was made even though it wasn't on the menu 🙏🍋🍋. Thank you to this wonderful team 😉🍽️🙏 (Original) Un service impeccable orchestré par des personnes très très sympathiques, aux petits soins et pleines d'humour. Que c'est bon d'être reçu ainsi, merci beaucoup 🙏🙏🙏 La cuisine est à l'image de toutes ses personnes adorables, elle est généreuse, gourmande, garnie de produits frais et fait maison 🏠🍽️. Tout était délicieux et d'un très bon rapport qualité / prix. Sans compter la citronnade concoctée alors qu'elle n'existait pas à la carte 🙏🍋🍋. Merci à toute cette formidable équipe 😉🍽️🙏

We took the day Kayak trip to Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne from Argentat . Good equipment and advice at the start. Pickup on time for return. Friendly staff at office, at start and pickup point. Very reasonable cost. Would recommend.

Good service

(Translated by Google) A short canoe trip for 3 people with our little dog. The team was very welcoming and gave good advice. It was a really nice trip, even though we had to go down twice because we got stuck in the rocks, but that's part of the adventure 😁 (Original) Petite balade en canoë à 3 avec notre petit chien. Équipe très accueillante et de bon conseil. Descente super sympa même si on a dû descendre deux fois car coincé dans les cailloux, mais ça fait parti de l’aventure 😁

(Translated by Google) We did two activities: canoeing, a short descent, and canyoning. The entire team was very welcoming, attentive, and helpful. The canyoning instructor was very friendly, patient, and informative. A big thank you for these experiences ☺️. I highly recommend it. (Original) Nous avons fait 2 activités le canoë, la petite descente et le canyoning. Toute l'équipe a été très accueillante, à l'écoute et disponible. Le moniteur pour le canyoning était très sympathique, patience et pédagogue. Un grand merci pour ces expériences ☺️. Je recommande.

(Translated by Google) Awesome canyoning experience! The supervision was perfect, the team very friendly and reassuring. The jumps and natural slides were incredible, with magnificent scenery all along the way. A real moment of fun and adventure, which I recommend 100%! (Original) Expérience de canyoning géniale ! L’encadrement était parfait, l’équipe très sympa et rassurante. Les sauts et les toboggans naturels étaient incroyables, avec des paysages magnifiques tout au long du parcours. Un vrai moment de fun et d’aventure, que je recommande à 100 % !

(Translated by Google) The team and the welcome are excellent. However, the via ferrata is poorly marked, it's not very well signposted, the signs are unclear or non-existent, some of the wooden steps leading up to it are coming loose (I think it's the town hall's fault that they're not taking good care of the site), and it would have been nice if we'd been advised to wear gloves when rappelling up a metal cable! Otherwise, the canoe trip was excellent. (Original) L'équipe et l'accueil sont au top. Par contre, la via Ferrata est mal balisée, c'est pas super bien indiqué, les panneaux ne sont pas clairs ou inexistants, certaines marches en bois pour y parvenir se descellent (je crois que c'est la faure de la mairie qui s'occupe mal du site) et ça aurait été bien qu'on nous conseille de mettre des gants pour faire du rappel en montant sur un cable de métal ! Sinon, la descente en canoë était au top.

(Translated by Google) Discover the Dordogne via ferrata for about 3 hours, with 5 different routes, rope bridges, Tibetan bridges... 3 levels of difficulty, for all abilities! (Be careful, the last route requires prior experience with via ferrata or climbing, according to our tastes). However, we found the safety to be minimal. You're briefed via a video without sound at reception, and they let you go without giving you any further details. There's no phone number in case of a problem... It's lucky we'd already done via ferrata before, because we weren't asked. So yes, it's just equipment rental, with complete autonomy, but safety shouldn't be overlooked. We still had a great time, and the value for money is unbeatable. We recommend it! (Original) Découverte de la Dordogne avec la via ferrata pendant environ 3h00, avec 5 parcours différents, des ponts de singes, tibétains... 3 niveaux de difficulté, pour tous les niveaux ! (attention, le dernier parcours nécessite une première expérience en via ou escalade à notre goût) Nous avons cependant trouvé que la sécurité était minime, on vous brief via une vidéo sans son à l'accueil, et on vous laisse partir sans vous donner plus de détails, pas de numéro de téléphone en cas de pépin... Heureusement que nous avions déjà fait de la via ferrata au préalable, car on ne nous a pas posé la question. Alors oui, c'est juste le prêt de matériel, avec une totale autonomie, mais la sécurité ne doit pas être mise de côté. Nous avons tout de même passé un bon moment, et le rapport qualité/prix est imbattable. Nous vous le recommandons !

Even though I had read reviews before we went, I was amazed at the level of access to the towers and grounds. It rained a bit while we did our tour, but if anything, it added to our experience. There were very little people touring, which gave the impression that we had the place to ourselves. An amazing and well kept site.

Love the location and the history. Great site.

Quite challenging to reach, but once there you can spend a nice time hearing the river and the bird chirping while staying on an ancient historical site

A hidden gem. Situated in a fairly tail setting. Very peaceful and lets you drift back in time.

Love this place - wonderful nature and really cool to be able to walk, climb and experience the castle.

Stunning! The ruins are well preserved and you can explore almost every inch! Great day out for everyone. The spectacle/reinactment was very entertaining for all ages. The surrounding scenery is beautiful with plenty of walking trails.

Great day out, it's a nice short walk from the car park, picnic tables are available in different places. We watched a medieval theatre which was also very good. The site does not feel touristy, but very authentic. Wear sturdy shoes to explore

Salers is a bit off the beaten path, especially for foreign visitors. However, for those who go the extra miles to get here are rewarded with picturesque medieval photo opportunities at every corner and whole hearted food. Just make sure you starve the whole day before ordering the local "Entrecote & Truffade Auvergnate"

Nice tradicional small town.

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(Translated by Google) Very warm welcome, friendly with practical advice appreciated for hiking. (Original) Très bon accueil, sympathique avec conseils pratiques appréciés pour la randonnée pédestre.

(Translated by Google) An unforgettable experience! Thanks to the Pays de Salers Tourist Office, we discovered the town from a new perspective during a captivating guided tour: historical anecdotes, hidden corners, and breathtaking views followed one after the other without a break. A huge thank you to Émilie, our guide, for her patience, contagious energy, and humor, which put the whole group at ease. Everyone left delighted and full of memories. We highly recommend their services! (Original) Une expérience inoubliable ! Grâce à l’Office de Tourisme du Pays de Salers, nous avons découvert la ville sous un nouvel angle lors d’une visite guidée captivante : anecdotes historiques, coins cachés, et vues imprenables se sont enchaînés sans temps mort. Un immense merci à Émilie, notre guide, pour sa patience, son dynamisme contagieux et son humour qui a mis tout le groupe à l’aise. Tout le monde est reparti ravi et riche de souvenirs. Nous recommandons chaudement leurs services !

(Translated by Google) Having come specially on a Wednesday morning for the market, I discovered... only 4 producers. It's not many and disappointing. Lots of shops "for suckers", which is now the preserve of villages labelled "most beautiful village in France". It's a shame. Authenticity is lost. Salers (after having seen several dozen sites in Cantal) is not the one I will remember. (Original) Venu exprès un mercredi matin pour le marché , je découvre ...4 producteurs seulement . C'est peu et décevant . Beaucoup de boutiques "pour gogos" , ce qui est maintenant l'apanage des villages estampillés "plus beau village de France " . C'est bien dommage . L' authenticité y perd . Salers (après avoir vu plusieurs dizaines de sites dans la Cantal ) n'est pas celui que je retiendrai .

(Translated by Google) Thank you, Marie-Laure, from the tourist office, for this lively and historically informative tour of Salers. A very beautiful village, well worth the detour. Marie-Laure highly recommends this region in all seasons. (Original) Merci Marie-Laure de l’office du tourisme pour cette visite de Salers animée et documentée historiquement. Très beau village qui vaut son détour. Région très bien vendue par Marie-Laure par toutes saisons.

A very interesting way to know the particularities of the cow of Salers and the cheese production, both of theme characteristics of this area of France.

(Translated by Google) A wonderful place for lunch. We were very well received and the truffade was excellent. The view is simply breathtaking. (Original) Magnifique endroit pour déjeuner. Nous y sommes très bien reçu et la truffade est excellente. La vue est juste à couper le souffle.

(Translated by Google) Arrived at 10am for the museum tour and lunch on site at noon at 8am. We had paid by phone a few days before. The tour was very nice with an 80s film (maybe needs updating) and a welcome tasting. Sublime view of the glacial valley. The truffade is generous and excellent, the ham was also very good. The site is not accessible to people with reduced mobility. (Original) Arrivée à 10h pour la visite du musée et repas sur place à midi à 8. Nous avions reversé par téléphone quelque jours avant. La visite est bien sympathique avec un film des années 80 (peut être à actualiser)et une dégustation bienvenue. Sublime vue sur la vallée glacière. La truffade est généreuse et excellente, le jambon était aussi très bon. Le site n est pas accessible pmr.

(Translated by Google) A magnificent moment, superb view, a really very good truffade and a really great team, thank you (Original) Un moment magnifique superbe vu, une truffade vraiment très bonne et une équipe vraiment au top merci

(Translated by Google) A wonderful welcome, a visit to an old-fashioned buron, and a delicious and hearty meal. We immersed ourselves in history and gastronomy in the heart of nature. Thanks to Clovis for his warm welcome. (Original) Super accueil, visite d'un buron à l'ancienne et repas délicieux et copieux. On plonge dans l'histoire et la gastronomie en pleine nature. Merci à Clovis, pour sa prestation chaleureuse.

(Translated by Google) I really liked the place but we had reservations and people without reservations went before us which is unacceptable. We had reservations for 1:30 p.m. and we got the menu at 2:10 p.m. when those who had not reserved finished their lunches. I was disappointed 😞 with the trufade which was like the name very bland without any seasoning which was also missing on the tables. The service was so long that we left before dessert. Very disappointed for 19€ the meal the quality of the service and the food is not there. Fortunately outside the panorama is magnificent. (Original) J'ai beaucoup aimé le lieu mais nous avions réservé et des gens sans réservations sont passés avant nous ce qui est inacceptable. On avait réservé pour 13h30 et on a eu la carte du menu à 14h10 quand ceux qui n'avaient pas réservé ont fini leurs déjeuners. J'ai été déçue 😞 de la trufade qui était comme le nom très fade sans aucun assaisonnement qui manquait aussi sur les tables. Le service était tellement long qu'on est partis avant le dessert. Très déçus pour 19€ le repas la qualité du service et de la nourriture n'y est pas. Heureusement dehors le panorama est magnifique.

(Translated by Google) Superb setting for eating a truffade. Very reasonable prices. (Original) Superbe cadre pour manger une truffade. Prix très corrects.

Magical. Loved the modern tapestries.

An amazing experience, full of history and wonderful displays.

Great story of the tapestry industry. Never realised the importance of the maquette Loved the computer generated tapestry And the Tolkien exhibition informative Few more non French labels would make it easier for non fluent speakers

Very nicely created exhibition. The fireworks need to come from the temporary ones. English booklet available, but many texts and most videos miss translations to have an international audience enjoy the museum to its full potential.

Tapestries are fantastic and Tolkien ones are superb beautiful vibrant colours well worth a visit

Normally I have little interest in anything to do with fabric and just did the visit to accompany my wife. However I was really surprised by how interesting this place is and how well everything is explained. Most of the exhibits are stunning especially once you've toured the top floor and discovered how painstaking the work is.

Nice compact museum, that shows a nice collection of tapestries, past and present.

Been there twice.I totally recommend if you are an adrenaline junkie.It’s quite scary though when the person at the zip line takes your legs to put them in a strap kind of thing and you hang above a very steep mountain peek.Very professional.My sister works in the resort so I got to use it for free.Looking forward to it again and again.

Awesome ! Very popular, book online to avoid dissapointment. The crews are very nice & speak English.

Well worth the time, reserve in advance however to avoid disappointment.

Top!!!

It is worth the price.

Good trip

Top

This lake and forest are full of green and peaceful. There’s also a wonderful path to walk around. Overall, it was a great experience.

Beautiful spot for walks and cycling. On side is easy and dry, the other path more muddy and wet with roots and stones making the walk uneasy. Put some good shoes on.

Must-visit lake in Auvergne! It’s a volcanic lake, and walking around it takes less than an hour with beautiful views all the way. We did the loop with our dog, absolutely lovely!

Beautiful, even on a grey day. Various hiking options to lengthen your route. Roadside parking. Check café opening hours.

About an hour’s walk around this beautiful lake, a former volcano (which actually is two lakes superimposed). Track mostly flat and easy to do in sneakers. Great views to lake along the way. Access and car parking close to start point. Public toilets available - clean at the time we were there.

If you are a nature lover and you like to spend your time amidst water, trees and rock, then there is no better place. All around the lake, there is a place for a stroll but is hardly visible to the naked eyes. This is a picturesque location for any photography lover. Boating is also available for a nominal cost. Only setback is the unavailability of a shelter in case of an unprecedented downpour or a kids play area, so, plan accordingly.

Great place to walk and admire the landscape! The walk is easy, and it takes about 1h walk to walk around it. For your information it was a volcano before and the lake is very deep ±100m! You can't swim in it