Water Activities
There are various places on the River Lot where you can hire canoes and water ski or simply just spend the day fishing. There is a large lake at Miramont (25 Mins) where children can swim and horse ride.

Golf
There is golf at Castelnaud with an 18 hole championship course (20 minutes drive) and also at Tombeboeuf where there is a 9 hole course with practice area and pro shop (5 minutes drive). Both of the courses have clubs, trolleys and buggies for hire.

Bergerac
This small port, a tabacco farming and commercial centre, spreads itself over both sides of the River Dordogne. Bergerac's most celebrated wine is Monbazillac, the sweet white wine often drunk on ceremonial occasions and as an essential accompanyment for Pate de Foie Gras. Meander through its cobbled streets and browse through the many antique shops and chic boutiques.You can also take boat trips on the river. (Drive time 50 mins).

Monpazier
Time seems to have stood still in this perfectly preserved bastide town, despite bitter fighting during the Hundred Years War and again in the 17th century. There are plenty of good restaurants, or if you prefer to browse there's antique, bric-a-brac and gift shops. It lies 45 km south east of Bergerac and is definitely worth a visit. Close by is the spectacular Chateau Biron (Drive time 50 mins).

Monflanquin
Another Bastide town worth taking time to visit. Perched on a hilltop, it was one of the favourite places of the Black Prince in the 14th century, at a time when Aquitaine was part of the English Kingdom. (Drive time 35 mins).

Villeneuve-sur-Lot
Spreads itself on both banks of the River Lot and has similar sporting and leisure facilities to that of the Dordogne. It is a major provincial town and has all the amenities and facilities. There is a good farmers market on saturday mornings and an organic farmers market on Wednesdays. (Drive time 20 mins).

Miramont
Lac du Saut du Loup is set in 100 acres around a lake of 25 acres. There is a variety of things to do here: swimming, horse riding, tennis, football, fishing, and summer entertainment organised by a team of professionals

Bordeaux
The principal port of Aquitaine and one of the major cities of France. It has everything you would expect to find in a large city (Museums, theatres, shops, sports venues etc.) and of course some of the world's finest wines are produced in the surrounding areas. A visit to the vineyards and wine tasting are available. (Drive time 90 mins).

Archachon
This chic seaside town is well worth a visit. The town is beautifully laid out with a fine tree lined promenade and white sandy beach. A few miles south of the town you will find the giant sand dunes, known as the Grand Pyla, and a few minutes further on the pine forests leading down to the sea. (Drive time 2 hours).

Issigeac
Atmospheric and extremely picturesque this is a place to explore at leisure. It lies in lovely countryside 19km south east of Bergerac. The best day to visit is on a Sunday - market day in this medieval town, with its twisting cobbled lanes and half timbered, cantileverred houses. The narrow streets of Issigeac belong to a time long before the motor car. (Drive time 35 mins).

Agen
The county town and administrative centre for Lot et Garonne, Agen is on the river Garonne. Its origins go back at least 1800 years, to Roman times, and some buildings still stand which date from the Middle Ages. It has good shopping facilities and museums. (Drive time 40 mins).

Lascaux
This is the most famous of the prehistoric sites clustered around the junction of rivers Vezere and Beune. Two young boys and their dog, Robot, came across the caves and their astonishing palaeolithic paintings in 1940, and the importance of their discovery was swiftly recognised. Lascaux Caves have been closed to the public since 1963 because of deterioration, but an exact copy, known as Lascaux II has been created a few minutes walk away. The replica is beautiful and a definite must for all visitors. (Drive time 90 mins).

Les Eyzies
Les Eyzies National Museum in a 16th century castle overlooking the village. The timelines and other exhibits are useful for putting the vast warren of prehistoric painting and sculpture into context. (Drive time 60 mins).

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