Villa Christal is an ideal base for exploring the Périgord Noir: Sarlat’s historic centre is within walking distance, and the castles, gardens and rivers of the Dordogne valley are a short drive away. All external links open in a new tab, with approximate travel times from the villa.
Suggested itineraries
A clear plan for 3, 5 or 7 days.
These give a realistic pace and stay flexible with the season, opening times and the weather.
The essentials, unhurried
Day 1 · Historic Sarlat, market (depending on the day) and dinner in the centre.
Day 2 · Beynac, Castelnaud and La Roque-Gageac.
Day 3 · Lascaux IV or Gouffre de Proumeyssac, then back to the pool.
The two valleys
Days 1–3 · As above.
Day 4 · Domme and the Marqueyssac gardens.
Day 5 · Château des Milandes, or a walk or canoeing depending on the weather.
Discover and slow down
Days 1–5 · As above.
Day 6 · Les Eyzies, prehistory or Vézère-valley villages.
Day 7 · Free morning, market, pool and an evening in Sarlat.
Where to go
Price guide: € · €€ · €€€ — Distances and prices are approximate; exact rates are on the official websites.
Sarlat, just steps away
Castles and gardens
Villages and river
Canoë sur la Dordogne
Paddle at your own pace; launch points nearby.
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Make it your base
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