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The Castle of Milandes
Between castle, gardens and bird show just a few minutes from the Domaine de Monrecour, let yourself be carried away by the Château des Milandes and the incredible story of the talented Joséphine Baker who was once the mistress of the place. This mythical place can be discovered from March to January. The Domaine de Monrecour is ideally placed to discover its castles and even offers a view of the Château de Beynac as well as that of Les Milandes.
Discovering the gardens of Périgord
Come and discover the 22 hectares of the Marqueyssac gardens for a green break during your stay. This site, classified as a historic monument, offers a magnificent view of the Dordogne valley. As for the gardens of Eyrignac, they present you with its magnificent French-style gardens. In season, the White Picnics take place there, a friendly meeting where people come dressed in white and enjoy the gardens.
Going back in time at the Parc du Bournat
The Bournat Park, 25 minutes by car from the Domaine de Monrecour, welcomes you as in 1900 with its mill, its farm and all these artisans. Blacksmith, baker, cutler, lacemaker etc... will be able to help you discover their arts while respecting traditions
Walnuts in all their forms
The walnut is one of the symbols of Périgord. From harvesting to pressing, learn all the secrets of production at the walnut ecomuseum at the Domaine de Vielcroze in Castelnaud La Chapelle. You can also find their products at the Domaine de Monrecour store.
A dive into the caves
Symbol of prehistoric art, the Lascaux cave is a place of history that is unique in the world. Lascaux IV is the most recent replica and offers both a life-size reconstruction of the cave and an interactive museum section that allows you to better understand the details of this mythical place. Animated by magnificent plays of light, the rock comes to life before your eyes in the Proumeyssac chasm. Descend into a deep well by a gondola to discover a natural cathedral buried under the Périgord Noir.