Guidebook for Les Eyzies-de-Tayac-Sireuil
Food Scene
Mentalo
1 Av. de la ForgeFamily run. The service is excellent and the prices are very economical.
Some alternatives to the traditional Perigordine fare here including Tagine, cous cous. Nice outside terrace with curtained seating area.
L'Escale Des Saveurs
Avenue de LaugerieSome alternatives to the traditional Perigordine fare here including Tagine, cous cous. Nice outside terrace with curtained seating area.
Excellent steak and king prawns - cook them yourself on a hot stone! Beautiful riverside setting. Large groups catered for, English family run. Approx 20 mins from Les Eyzies via St Cyprien.
L'escale
269 Av. de la DordogneExcellent steak and king prawns - cook them yourself on a hot stone! Beautiful riverside setting. Large groups catered for, English family run. Approx 20 mins from Les Eyzies via St Cyprien.
Excellent cakes and pastries! They will make a delicious birthday cake for you, ordered in advance. Also serve coffee, inside seating area.
Patisserie Margot
16 Av. de la PréhistoireExcellent cakes and pastries! They will make a delicious birthday cake for you, ordered in advance. Also serve coffee, inside seating area.
Relais des Mousquetaires
24 Av. de la ForgeLocal supermarket with fuel pumps. Closed Sundays out of season.
Large supermarket with fuel pumps in a larger riverside town with banks, dentist. Approx 10 mins from Les Eyzies.
16 residents recomanen
Intermarché Hyper et Drive
Avenue de la LibérationLarge supermarket with fuel pumps in a larger riverside town with banks, dentist. Approx 10 mins from Les Eyzies.
ALDI
58 Av. de la LibérationSupermarket, open through lunchtimes.
Arts & Culture
World famous polychromatic pre-historic cave art. Very early attendance strongly advised as only 50 people permitted per day.
28 residents recomanen
Grotte de Font-de-Gaume
1-4 Av. des GrottesWorld famous polychromatic pre-historic cave art. Very early attendance strongly advised as only 50 people permitted per day.
Excellent museum containing many pre-historic relics and interesting items from the area. There is a great view over the town from the upper walkway.
63 residents recomanen
Museu Nacional de Prehistòria
1 Rue du MuséeExcellent museum containing many pre-historic relics and interesting items from the area. There is a great view over the town from the upper walkway.
Combarelles cave
Route de SarlatLocal pre-historic cave art
The original world famous Lascaux caves were discovered in the 1940s, and since then 2 reproductions have been made due to the environmental impact on the original from visitors -Lascaux II and since Decmber 2016, Lascaux 4. Lascaux 4 includes all of the original cave art and is housed in a purpose-built, low impact modern structure just outside the historic town of Montignac.
74 residents recomanen
Cova de Lascaux 4
The original world famous Lascaux caves were discovered in the 1940s, and since then 2 reproductions have been made due to the environmental impact on the original from visitors -Lascaux II and since Decmber 2016, Lascaux 4. Lascaux 4 includes all of the original cave art and is housed in a purpose-built, low impact modern structure just outside the historic town of Montignac.
Everything Else
Roc de Cazelle
Local Pre-historic cave art.
Stunning medieval town approx 20 minutes from Les Eyzies. Out of season best time to visit. Many historical buildings and a great market on Saturdays.
799 residents recomanen
Sarlat-la-Canéda
Stunning medieval town approx 20 minutes from Les Eyzies. Out of season best time to visit. Many historical buildings and a great market on Saturdays.
Sightseeing
Castell de Commarque
Route du Château de CommarqueThe closest chateau to Les Eyzies.
An imposing castle of major historical importance due to it's part in the English invasion during the 100 years' war. Having a great vantage point on top of a hill, the castle and it's town can be seen for miles! Recommended. Can be combined with the Gardens of Marquessac, Beynac or La Roc Gageac as all are in the same vicinity.
205 residents recomanen
Castell de Castelnaud-la-Chapelle
An imposing castle of major historical importance due to it's part in the English invasion during the 100 years' war. Having a great vantage point on top of a hill, the castle and it's town can be seen for miles! Recommended. Can be combined with the Gardens of Marquessac, Beynac or La Roc Gageac as all are in the same vicinity.
Amazing historic bastide town with fantastic views! A small train takes you to a grotto under the town centre.
263 residents recomanen
Domme
Amazing historic bastide town with fantastic views! A small train takes you to a grotto under the town centre.
A pre-historic cave once inhabited by bears, then afterwards by man who painted the ceiling of the cave. A nice trip in a small open train.
53 residents recomanen
Cova de Rouffignac
A pre-historic cave once inhabited by bears, then afterwards by man who painted the ceiling of the cave. A nice trip in a small open train.
The site of the confluence of the rivers Dordogne and Vezere. The two rivers meet here, each passing under it's own bridge. Limeuil is one of the 'beaux villages' of the area, and like all of the bastides has some steep winding and cobbled streets to climb! Stunning riverside location, picnic benches, restaurant/bar overlooking the river, very popular for swimming.
71 residents recomanen
Limeuil
The site of the confluence of the rivers Dordogne and Vezere. The two rivers meet here, each passing under it's own bridge. Limeuil is one of the 'beaux villages' of the area, and like all of the bastides has some steep winding and cobbled streets to climb! Stunning riverside location, picnic benches, restaurant/bar overlooking the river, very popular for swimming.
Getting Around
buggs car hire
Located at Bergerac Airport.
Europcar SARLAT LA CANEDA
Europcar Bergerac Aéroport
Located at Bergerac Airport.
Gare des Eyzies station
Local train station, limited service.
Entertainment & Activities
Great place for the family, including an aquarium, small zoo and other fun things!
60 residents recomanen
Parc Le Bournat - Viu un dia al 1900! - Parc temàtic Dordogne
191 All. Paul-Jean SouriauGreat place for the family, including an aquarium, small zoo and other fun things!
Parks & Nature
Canoës Vallée Vézère
1 Prom. de la VézèreThere are places to hire canoes everywhere in the area.