This place is hard to categorize but easy to describe. What you can visit is an exact reproduction…read moreof a cave discovered in 1940 by children. The original cave was opened to visitors when its content became public. A cave? With the most beautifully executed paintings from the paleolithic, 16000 years old to you and me. Paintings? nearly 2000, most of them animals, with mainly horses, stags, but also bison and cattle. The paintings are stunning, some of the best in Europe. The walls and ceilings are covered with them. Why a reproduction? because of the damage done to the murals by a fungus that thrives on the carbon visitors exhale. I have visited Lascaux 2 several times and I can assure you that it is very well done, the dimensions of the caves are the same as the original and the paintings are exact replicas. I never had at any time the feeling that this was a fake. The caves are in a wood in the countryside near Montignac. There is ample parking, and the site is accessible to pushchairs and wheelchairs, albeit a little inclined. Tickets are not directly for sale on site, you have to buy them from the tourist office in Montignac. To get a better idea, you can visit the website and get a glimpse of what lies in the caves.

This place was quite nice, about a five minute walk from the center of town. The room was clean,…read morequiet, and the superior room had a great shower. The breakfast (not included) was buffet style with loads of options including pastries, eggs, and meat and cheese. There is ample parking and it's a great point to stay and visit the caves.

My wife and I are staying in Sarlat and were looking (mostly in vain!) for someplace to have a…read morecocktail. The Hotel de la Madeleine sits on the edge of Sarlat's charming medieval sector. It overlooks the towns memorial gardens marking the World Wars. The hotel boasts 5 stars, and if the hotel is as accomplished as the bar/restaurant, I'm sure they deserve each star! The comfortable bar is a 19th century charmer. Comfortable inside and out. We sat on the terrace and enjoyed well crafted cocktails and a wonderful charcuterie/cheese board our first evening. Inclement weather led us to sit inside the next night. Service was top rate. The food was delicious. Our cocktails well made and tasty.

Great location, right in the middle of old Sarlat. Very nice room and bath. And a surprising pool…read moreand hot tub in a very private courtyard ! Very welcome after a day of walking. Pleasant bar off lobby. Highly recommended.

Excellent ! Delicious food. Beautiful setting. Good service. Right at the end of the main shopping…read morestreet

Staying at the Cro-Magnon is unfailingly pleasant -- the room, the comfortable public spaces, the…read moreaccommodating management team. We all just felt happy and comfortable there. Very good food too. Highly recommend.

Fabulous in every way!…read more Lovely hosts. Lovely room. Lovely setting. Breakfasts and dinners were beyond delicious. Garden dining was delightful. Impeccable, efficient service. Helpful local referrals. Everything about our experience was superlative. We can't wait to return!

The French know how to make food exciting, and this chef delivers! We were booked at the associated…read moresmall hotel (really nice, super friendly staff) and they asked when we checked in of we wanted a dinner reservation. We had research this and a couple of other nearby spots, but this seemed the best so we said yes. She asked if we wanted a second reservation for the next day and we waffled not wanting to commit but she said there is only one table left so I'll pencil you in and you can cancel if you don't want it. Our first night's dinner was so good that we immediately decided to return for a second night. For our first night I had the seasonal chef's recommendation which was a starter of shrimp in a tapioca soup (perfect large shrimp and a delicious broth), chicken stuffed with mushrooms and parsnips beneath the skin, and a cold strawberry custard dessert. It was all fabulous. My wife had one of the fois gras starters, roast lamb, and a delicious chocolate and crispy peanut dessert (which she particularly liked). A nice 1/2 bottle of local red wine, a delicious beet amuse bouche and and after dinner marshmellow (house made) and macaron final treat made for a memorable meal. Our second night we had to try all different things. My wife had the second fois gras starter which is fashioned in house and was spectacular. She had roast cod (perfectly flakes and coated with sesame seeds) accompanied by some exquisite cabbage (never thought I'd say that about cabbage). For dessert she had the rum baba with mango ice cream (drenched at the table with spiced and fruited rum). I had the poached oyster starter. The oyster were lightly cooked and served in the shells on a bed of leeks with a seafood emulsion. I followed this up with the sweetbreads which were something I'd always wanted to try. And finally the profiteroles (small pastry shells with coffee over cream, whipped cream, and chocolate sauce. This time our waiter recommended a nice local white wine (from Chardonnay grapes) that was very nice. An amuse bouche of pumpkin soup and the after dinner treats perfected the meal. So, two nights, two home runs. Great meals at a fair price (about 100 euros for two each night). Reservations recommended, but once you have a reservation the table is yours for the night, they don't turn the table for someone else. Both nights the chef came out of the inaccurate kitchen as we were leaving to greet us and check on our experience.

Michelin Rated- phenomenal river views and cuisine. Can't say enough about this place. Everything…read moresurprised me with new flavor. The stuffed chicken was probably the best chicken I've ever had.

From the owner: Bouffée d'air pur C'est sur une colline, au cœur de Saint-Nexans que se situe le La Chartreuse du…read moreBignac. C'est endroit relaxant et en adéquation avec la nature. En effet, le restaurant possède une vue 360° sur les vignobles, le bois et les vergers et apporte calme et sérénité. Ici, la décoration est chaleureuse mais aussi élégante puisque le restaurant est une ancienne maison bourgeoise datant du XVIIème siècle remise au goût du jour. Avis à tous ceux qui rêvent de détente, de confort et de sérénité, La Chartreuse du Bignac est l'endroit calme et serein qui réunit toutes ces solutions. La cuisine est de saison faite à partir de produits du marché. Elle s'inspire de la cuisine authentique française et de celle du Périgord mais les revisite en les modernisant. En été, la terrasse vous permet de profiter du bon air pur tandis qu'en hiver, c'est au coin de la cheminée en pierre que vous pourrez passer votre repas et déguster le Duo de foie gras mi-cuit en terrine et son chutney ou encore