The Area

The immediate surrounding area offers walking along the tree-lined canal and river banks, the unspoilt village of Couze and the nearby small town of Lalinde. Lalinde has many more facilities yet retains its original character.  Apart from numerous shops and a Thursday market, Lalinde has banks, supermarkets, bars, restaurants, an information centre and—of course—more patisseries. Excellent wines are available locally from vineyards, domaines, caves, local shops and supermarkets—at very reasonable prices.

 

Lalinde

   

Lanquais

 

Lanquais village is approximately 4 kilometres south west of Couze—and can be reached on foot through fields and woods. There is a swimming lake and a chateau, all in a beautiful setting.  The lake is ideal for a family day out.

 

Small boats for hire on the lake at Lanquais.  An area with a sandy beach is also set aside for swimming.

 

Below are some of the reputed 1,001 medieval castles, fortified chateaux and towns in the Dordogne valley, easily accessible by car from Couze.

 

La Roque Gageac

A most beautiful village on the banks of the River Dordogne, where some of the houses are built directly into the cliff. A troglodyte museum is sited here.

 

Beynac

 

A 13th century chateau set high on the hillside above the terraced village. The film Chocolat was filmed in this village.

  

Sarlat

	A popular tourist attraction. It boasts more historic buildings than almost any other town in France. A market is held there each Saturday.

  

Domme

A small bastide town situated high on the hillside, overlooking the Dordogne valley. There are many beautiful buildings made of the gentle, straw-coloured local stone.

 

The celebrated view of the River Dordogne from the hilltop town of Domme

 

Another view of the river from the cingle (loop) at Trémolat. Canoeing is a very popular activity on the Dordogne and there are many centres where you can hire canoes. Or you can take a ride in a gabare for a more leisurely trip along the river.

 

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