Château de Castelnau-Bretenoux – 12th century castle housing major collections of furniture and works of art. (English website).

Gouffre de Padirac - Spectacular underground river and caves with stalagmite/stalactite formations. Part of the trip is by gondola and the complete trip will take around one and a half hours.

Grottes de Lacave - Electric train, 1.6km of subterranean lake galleries with astonishing reflexions, mirages and black lighting. (French website).

Grotte Prehistorique des Merveilles - Fine natural rock formations and works of art painted nearly 20,000 years ago. (English website).

Grottes de Presque - Walk along underground caves with spectacular stalagmite/stalactite formations. (English website).

Les Jardins du Grand Couvent, Gramat - The convent of the sisters of Our Lady of the Calvary with 1.2km of gardens with aromatic and medicinal plants. (English website).

Le Labyrinthe des Roses, Parc du Château de Saint-Dau - Over 1000 climbing roses arranged by colour to create an intricate labyrinth.
Château de Saint Dau, 46100 Figeac. Tel: 05 65 14 12 20.

Loubressac - Medieval village with beautiful castle and church overhanging three valleys of the Dordogne. (French website).

Marais de Bonnefont - 48 hectares of natural habitat providing habitat for birdlife, insects and butterflies.
Communaute de Communes du pays de Padirac. Tel: 05 65 38 79 87.

Les Marches des Producteurs de Pays du Lot - Local markets selling food products exclusively from local producers. (French website).

Parc Animalier, Gramat - Open all year - European and non-European wildlife in a natural Causse setting. (French website).

Reptiland - Housing 92 species including snakes, lizards and crocodiles.
Also at same site ‘Les Orchidees de Vincent’ over 35 varieties of these beautiful flowers.

Le Rocher des Aigles, Rocamadour - Park devoted to the ecological conservation of eagles and rapacious birds including several endangered species.
(English website).

Canoë Safaraid Dordogne - Canoe and kayak hire, and organised canoeing/camping trips. (English website).

Fishing - Website for the Fédération du Lot, responsible for fishing for the local area. (French website).

Riding School - Horse and pony rides in the local area and lessons.
Moulin de Siramon, Route d’Aurillac, 46400 Saint-Céré. Tel: 0565 381932