Things to do - La Grange

One of the best things to do is to keep an eye out for posters advertising local events – they can be fantastic fun for everyone and are very family friendly. The tourist office in Beaumont will have details and they speak English.

There are many opportunities to hire a canoe along the River Dordogne – an ideal and fun way to see the beautiful rock faces and lush countryside, as well as the amazing chateaux! You can hire them for as little as an hour or a full day depending on your requirements. There are beaches along the way to stop and swim or moor up at one of the towns to have some lunch.

Parc en Ciel – or ‘sky park’ is situated just south of Biron. It boasts a network of tree walks, zip wires and obstacle courses for all ages and abilities. There is supervised help if needed and is a must for anyone needing some adrenalin! There is no limit as to how many times you go on the courses – it is charged per session which is usually 2-3 hours. There is also a pool and crazy golf for the less adventurous.

Vineyards – The area is full of vineyards which offer wine tasting – Montbazillac is the famous one near Bergerac, plus many more varying in sizes and facilities for tourists. Chateau Jaubertie is a particular favourite of ours. St. Emilion is a little over an hour away and is well worth a visit. You’ll be amazed how different a wine can taste in the space of a few miles!

Bergerac offers all the usual activities such as bowling and go Karting and is great for a wander round the shops. In particular, the old quarter and covered market is a lovely area for a wander.