The Auvézère gorges

Summer is the best time to get off the beaten track, discover Périgord from a new angle and visit original, even unusual places! Direction green Périgord to cool off in the Auvézère gorges, a real little paradise

The Gorges de l’Auvézère: for sports enthusiasts, families, lovers of freshness and nature.

Nathalie Jouat of the Périgord Guide, the Périgord website explains:

“The Auvézère Gorges are located in Périgord Vert, east of Exideuil and north of Hautefort. To take advantage of them, park in the pretty village of Saint-Mesmin. Thanks to an information panel, you you will be able to choose an access route to visit the Auvézère gorges because several paths are available to you. The simplest is to head for the laid out path, which begins at the Saint-Mesmin bridge.

This path is also equipped with metal footbridges that span the Auvézère river.

The Rouffiac leisure base, a plural place to swim in Périgord Vert, relax and have fun

Another place to cool off is the lake of Rouffiac which has a whole plethora of leisure activities. Partly propelled by the Department, people come here to swim, on the beaches equipped and supervised in summer. The children play on the playgrounds, they ask for paddle, pedalo, canoe rides and the more adventurous will absolutely want to try the wake-board! A water ski lift unique in Périgord is present in Rouffiac, the facilities will remind you of winter sports and the butt lift! We equip ourselves with a board attached to the feet, we put on a helmet and we grab the handles. When the cable is engaged, we spring up and let ourselves slide on the waves. We follow a course, the confirmed jump on springboards.

In Rouffiac, you can also do:

• tree climbing,
• hiking
• cycling around the lake.
• climbing,
• the archery

Come and spend a stay staying at the Lac de Rouffiac campsite! It is simple, the managing team. So ready to discover these two magical places in Périgord Vert?