Activities

Nieudegat Gites makes an ideal base for exploring the Simeyrols area.

Discover the treasures of the Perigord Noir by MTB

We have links with a bike shop in Sarlat that organises tours for half-day, full day or even several days. They have 150 km of tracks and 90 km of marked out routes taking in the prehistory, middle ages and Causses du Quercy. The bike shop can also provide mountain bikes for your use if you do not bring your own.

Discover the area on foot

There are numerous footpaths and tracks where you are able to explore the areas not accessible by car. The Grand Route GR6, one of the main national footpaths, passes through the area

Shady tracks abound for those days when it would be too hot to walk in the sun. Track down the local flora and fauna to the sound of birdsong. Tranquility! Take a picnic and don't forget your camera and binoculars to capture the flowers, birds and wildlife.

Discover the area by canoe

The River Dordogne is 6kms south of 'Nieudegat Gites'. This is one of the longest rivers in France and is said to be the most beautiful (we would not dispute that), renowned for its riverside chateaux, prehistoric sites and traditional Perigordian food. Canoe the river to experience its full beauty.

There are canoe hire facilities available within easy reach. You are taken by mini-bus upstream and can choose from a variety of different length trips and canoe downstream, to a predetermined pick-up point, usually a riverside cafe/bar, from where you are transported back. This is a recommended method of site-seeing the chateaux and the world famous prehistoric cave dwellings of La Roque-Gageac, this being the 3rd most visited site in France, or passing below the cliffs of Domme with its links to the Knights Templar and the Crusades. You can stop along the way on one of the many beaches and have a picnic, (you can hire a waterproof container for your food and belongings with the canoe), or stop for lunch or a snack in one of the cafes located on the bankside. We can guarantee this is a very relaxing and fun way to experience the river and sights. Don't forget the suncream - especially for your legs!