Local Area Finding Le Port de Limeuil
From Brive:
A20 Brive follow signs Souillac, Cahors.
End of motorway, Souillac follow signs Sarlat (D703).
At Sarlat follow signs Bergerac.
At roundabout at Peugeot garage follow signs Bergerac to Beynac, keep going forward on D703.
St Cyprien, keep going on D73 follow signs for Bergerac.
At roundabout follow signs Le Buisson on D25.
As you enter the town of Le Buisson bear right, at the junction turn right on the D51.
Follow road crossing the bridge with Dordogne.
After bridge turn left (D51), signposted Le Bugue.
After 2 km turn left sign posted Limeuil (D51).
At the bridge over Vezere turn left.
Campsite is 100 metres on right hand side.
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The local Area around Le Port de Limeuil
Aquarium de Perigord Noir
Europe's largest private aquarium. More than 200 metres of aquariums displaying fish from all around the world. Diving exhibitions and touch tanks are the main features.
Bar/snack, free parking, handicapped access, picnic area, souvenirs.
Château Castelnaud
The most popular château in southern france. Built high on a hill in the 13th century it changed hands many times. The Château has been home to the Museum of Medieval Warfare since 1985
Le Gouffre de Padirac
The Gouffre de Padirac is a natural limestone cave. 103 metres down to the river - by lift or stairs - to the start of the tour. The visit lasts 1.5hrs and is 2km long
Restaurants shops and picnic area. Free parking.
Musee National de Prehistoire
The National Museum of Prehistory which reflects ever expanding archeological research. It is the most important collection of items from the Paleolithic era in France.
Guided tours available
Prehisto Park
Theme park which traces the evolution of man from 1500BC. Animations throughout the park for children. Craftsmen using only the tools which would have been available at the time.
Lascaux Caves
The original Lascaux cave is closed to the public, but a replica has been reproduced 200 metres away. The reproductions include the galleries, 'the great hall of the bulls' and the 'painted gallery'. One of the most renowned archaeological discoveries of the 20th century. The caves were discovered in 1940 by teenagers.
Les Jardins de Marqueyssac
The gardens in the grounds of the Château de Marqueyssac are some of the best kept gardens in France. There is a nature pavillion displaying flora and fauna from around the Dordogne. Light show in July and August on Thursdays. Free parking.
Château de Milandes
Old home of Josephine Baker the famous musical hall singer. Built 1489 in a wooded region between Castelnaud & Berbiguieres. Falconry displays several times per day. Restaurant on site. Night flights to observe the chateau from the house's own captive hot air balloon.
Château de Hautefort
One of the most prestigious châteaux in southwest france, classified as a historical monument. Built between 1630 and 1670. Surrounded by superb gardens.
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