Our Region
Walnut and Truffle sit within the centre of the Perigord Noir region, known as the Golden Triangle. At the heart of this area is its capital the beautiful medieval city of Sarlat, just 15 minutes north of here. I can guarantee you won’t have a problem finding things to do and see in this incredible region. We have the two valleys for you to explore, we are at the cusp of the where Ceou river and the Dordogne river meet, with its château, stunning villages and gardens to visit. We then have the Vézère valley with its prehistoric origins where early man once lived. You can explore its caves, grottes, museums and wildlife parks.
Then we have the river Dordogne, one of the cleanest in Europe, swim, hire a canoe for the day or take a trip in a Gabare. Of course if you’re a foodie you’re in for a real treat too. This region is known for its specialities, duck, foie gras, truffles, walnuts, goats cheese, strawberries and of course wine.
Below is a map with just some of the areas highlights, there are many more! Everywhere on this map is within an hour’s drive from Walnut and Truffle.
We have selected just 20 of our favourite places to shop, visit and play, there are many more for you to discover
Walnut and Truffle - your journeys’ start here
Daglan is the centre of our commune with two excellent restaurants, La Cantine and Le Petit Paris
Cenac is our nearest small town for all your shopping needs including Pitou Boulangerie
Domme is one of the oldest and most beautiful hilltop villages, a must see
Castlenaud-la-Chapelle, a perfect canoe, picnic and swimming spot, plus an amazing Château
Beynac with its dominant medieval Château and village
Jardins de Marqueyssac, spectacular Château, gardens, with huge views of the two converging valley’s
Sarlat the medieval capital of the Perigueux Noir region the jewel in our crown
Vitrac-Port, the perfect spot to start your canoeing trip or take a dip
Milandes, a fairytale château dedicated to a previous owner Josephine Baker
St-Cyprien, a lovely town with the best market every Sunday
Lascaux Caves, totally fascinating also linked to Centre de Thot (wolf park) nearby
Belvès another beautiful hilltop village with a great night market in the high season
Jardins d’eau, if you like water lilies this is the garden for you
La-Roque-Gageac, a super pretty, riverside village, take a Gabare boat trip from here
Fenelon, an imposing château with a lovely walkable path surrounding it
Les Eyzies, the centre of the prehistoric history of the Vésère valley
St-Leon-sur-Vézère, a picturesque riverside village, for foodies try Le Petit Leon restaurant
Commarque, the hidden château, still being uncovered, complete with troglodyte caves
Monpazier, a charming medieval bastide town, check out Bière de la Bastide
Many of these places will take dogs but please always check first
