What to See & Do
La Roque-Gageac Overall Appeal ★★★☆☆
| Name | Appeal | Type | Visit | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | River Kayak | ★★★★☆ | Kayaking | Self | Paid |
| 02 | Gabarre River Cruise | ★★★☆☆ | Cruising | Tour | Paid |
| 03 | Roque-Gageac Fort | ★★☆☆☆ | Cliffside Fort + Panorama | Self | Paid |
| 04 | Streets | ★★☆☆☆ | Walking Around | Self | Free |
| 05 | Bambousaie Garden | ★★☆☆☆ | Garden | Self | Free |
| 06 | Exotic Garden | ★☆☆☆☆ | Garden | Self | Free |
| 07 | Notre-Dame Church | ★☆☆☆☆ | Church | Self | Free |
01. River Kayak
Appeal ★★★★☆
Type Kayaking
Visit Self
Cost Paid
Kayaking on the Dordogne River is a popular outdoor activity that allows visitors to explore the region’s waterways and landscapes. It offers a unique perspective of the area’s limestone cliffs, lush greenery, and historic sites.
02. Gabarre River Cruise
Appeal ★★★☆☆
Type River Cruising
Visit Tour
Cost Paid
Enjoy a relaxing boat cruise on a traditional gabarre, exploring the scenic Dordogne River. The cruise offers picturesque views of medieval villages, towering cliffs, and lush landscapes.
03. Roque-Gageac Fort
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Type Cliffside Fort + Panorama
Visit Self
Cost Paid
Perched high on the cliffside overlooking La Roque-Gageac, the small troglodyte Fort offers stunning panoramic views of the Dordogne River and the surrounding countryside.
Visitors can explore the remains of the fort’s various structures and learn about the history of the village.
04. Streets
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Type Walking Around
Visit Self
Cost Free
The few streets of the village feature medieval-style architecture and are divided into two parts.
Below, the road that runs along the village has shops and restaurants on one side and the Dordogne River on the other.
Above, the few streets climb up to access the fort.
05. Bambousaie Garden
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Type Garden
Visit Self
Cost Free
The garden features an extensive variety of bamboo species making a tranquil atmosphere.
The place has also a bar and a restaurant.
06. Exotic Garden
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Garden
Visit Self
Cost Free
The Exotic Garden is a modest botanical space with a path running through a variety of plants.
07. Notre-Dame Church
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Church
Visit Self
Cost Free
The church is located on the upper part of the village, on the cliffside, and dates from the 14th century.
