Guidebook for visitors to Les Cannas Gîte, Dordogne, Perigord Noir
Food Scene
Absolutely the best bakery and patisserie in the area! They have branches in Bezenac (2 mins drive - bakery, patisserie and chocolate shop), Saint Cyprien (7km) and Beynac (3km).
11 locals recommend
Les Gourmandises de Lucco
Absolutely the best bakery and patisserie in the area! They have branches in Bezenac (2 mins drive - bakery, patisserie and chocolate shop), Saint Cyprien (7km) and Beynac (3km).
Michelin listed restaurant in a beautiful setting only a short stroll from the property. At sunset you can watch hot air balloons take off for their evening flight from the field next to the restaurant. Their lunch menu is reasonably priced and there are several evening menus to choose from. Their organic vegetables are provided by our friends in the village (we can also provide a box of their vegetables for your stay at 15 Euros).
22 locals recommend
Domaine du Château de Monrecour
Lieu-dit MonrecourMichelin listed restaurant in a beautiful setting only a short stroll from the property. At sunset you can watch hot air balloons take off for their evening flight from the field next to the restaurant. Their lunch menu is reasonably priced and there are several evening menus to choose from. Their organic vegetables are provided by our friends in the village (we can also provide a box of their vegetables for your stay at 15 Euros).
Wonderful riverside café with amazing views. Accessed via the steps down next to the main parking area in Beynac village. Excellent salads and quick bites. A wonderful place to sit with a drink and watch the canoes passing.
Brasserie Le Ti' Malo
D703Wonderful riverside café with amazing views. Accessed via the steps down next to the main parking area in Beynac village. Excellent salads and quick bites. A wonderful place to sit with a drink and watch the canoes passing.
A great place to grab a bite to eat right next to Beynac castle. Gets very busy in summer, but if you can grab a table, it's great. Family friendly with a lovely little courtyard area. They do great burgers!
Le Donjon
Route du ChâteauA great place to grab a bite to eat right next to Beynac castle. Gets very busy in summer, but if you can grab a table, it's great. Family friendly with a lovely little courtyard area. They do great burgers!
Very friendly restaurant with English speaking serving staff, serving authentic Perigordian menus.
29 locals recommend
La Petite Tonnelle
Rue de la BalmeVery friendly restaurant with English speaking serving staff, serving authentic Perigordian menus.
On Saturdays the old town hosts the largest market in the Dordogne. You can find food, wine, local produce, clothing and crafts. Very busy in summer.
On Wednesdays there is a food only market, where you can pick up foie gras, wine, cheese, truffle products and seafood.
799 locals recommend
Sarlat-la-Canéda
On Saturdays the old town hosts the largest market in the Dordogne. You can find food, wine, local produce, clothing and crafts. Very busy in summer.
On Wednesdays there is a food only market, where you can pick up foie gras, wine, cheese, truffle products and seafood.
Sightseeing
A great visit to look around this imposing castle. Amazing views of the valley and the history of the 100 years war. There's not much in the rooms furniture-wise, but is a great place for photography and very 'Game of Thrones'. Activities in summer.
224 locals recommend
Chateau de Beynac
Place du châteauA great visit to look around this imposing castle. Amazing views of the valley and the history of the 100 years war. There's not much in the rooms furniture-wise, but is a great place for photography and very 'Game of Thrones'. Activities in summer.
The prehistoric version of the Cistine chapel! Museum with replica of the original Lascaux caves.
454 locals recommend
Lascaux II
The prehistoric version of the Cistine chapel! Museum with replica of the original Lascaux caves.
Home of the amazing Josephine Baker, singer, actress, spy, civil rights leader and adopter of ‘les enfants du monde’. Fascinating museum of her life, wonderful gardens and twice daily birds of prey display.
180 locals recommend
Chateau des Milandes
Home of the amazing Josephine Baker, singer, actress, spy, civil rights leader and adopter of ‘les enfants du monde’. Fascinating museum of her life, wonderful gardens and twice daily birds of prey display.
A little pricey but easily the most amazing way to see the incredible scenery! One of several hot air balloon places nearby. You must book in advance and flights are subject to weather conditions. In the evening in summer you will see up to 8 balloons drifting past from the gite courtyard!
22 locals recommend
Montgolfières du Périgord
A little pricey but easily the most amazing way to see the incredible scenery! One of several hot air balloon places nearby. You must book in advance and flights are subject to weather conditions. In the evening in summer you will see up to 8 balloons drifting past from the gite courtyard!
Our lovely village! Behind the church you will find a map of the many walking paths starting in the village.
7 locals recommend
Saint-Vincent-de-Cosse
Our lovely village! Behind the church you will find a map of the many walking paths starting in the village.
Bike Bus - Bike hire Dordogne - Location de Vélo
Closest bike hire to the Gîte.
Arts & Culture
Fantastic chateau housing the Medieval War museum. Incredible views of the valley with excellent exhibition of armoury and the 100 Years War history. Lots of activities in summer and a great day out with kids. The surrounding village is incredibly pretty and Instagram Ready!
205 locals recommend
Castelnaud-la-Chapelle Castle
Fantastic chateau housing the Medieval War museum. Incredible views of the valley with excellent exhibition of armoury and the 100 Years War history. Lots of activities in summer and a great day out with kids. The surrounding village is incredibly pretty and Instagram Ready!
Parks & Nature
Incredible Topiary Gardens, you'll find Marqueyssac in every famous gardens book! With 8km of walking paths, peacocks, an adventure climbing wall (Via Ferrata) and hidden secrets, this is a wonderful place to visit and is very family friendly. Their café (open in summer months) is excellent with incredible views and awesome ice cream!
315 locals recommend
The Marqueyssac gardens
Incredible Topiary Gardens, you'll find Marqueyssac in every famous gardens book! With 8km of walking paths, peacocks, an adventure climbing wall (Via Ferrata) and hidden secrets, this is a wonderful place to visit and is very family friendly. Their café (open in summer months) is excellent with incredible views and awesome ice cream!
19th century replica village with old fashioned funfair, cart rides, windmill, petting zoo and arts and crafts demonstrations. Also excellent cafe and restaurant. Open late in summer. Ideal and highly recommended for families with younger children.
60 locals recommend
Parc Le Bournat - Vivez une journée en 1900 ! - Parc à thème Dordogne
191 All. Paul-Jean Souriau19th century replica village with old fashioned funfair, cart rides, windmill, petting zoo and arts and crafts demonstrations. Also excellent cafe and restaurant. Open late in summer. Ideal and highly recommended for families with younger children.
Practical and Useful
Large Carrefour Supermarket
An excellent traditional market on Sunday mornings
An evening food and drink market on Wednesday and Thursday nights in Summer
Petrol Stations (High Street and supermarket)
Tabacconist
Post Office
Pharmacies (high street and at supermarket)
Butchers
ATM (high street and supermarket, the one on the high street is more reliable, opposite bar La Taverne)
Bars and restaurants
Bakeries and pattiseries
45 locals recommend
Saint-Cyprien
Large Carrefour Supermarket
An excellent traditional market on Sunday mornings
An evening food and drink market on Wednesday and Thursday nights in Summer
Petrol Stations (High Street and supermarket)
Tabacconist
Post Office
Pharmacies (high street and at supermarket)
Butchers
ATM (high street and supermarket, the one on the high street is more reliable, opposite bar La Taverne)
Bars and restaurants
Bakeries and pattiseries