Author: Campsite Dordogne : Les Cinq Châteaux

Sarlat-la-Canéda

Sarlat-la-Canéda is a town in south-west France, in the Dordogne department. Its central Sainte-Marie church, redesigned by architect Jean Nouvel, houses a covered food market, and a glass lift in the bell tower offers a view over the town. The nearby Sarlat market sells local delicacies including foie gras and cheese. To the south, near Sarlat's Saint-Sacerdos cathedral, is the Lanterne des Morts tower.

Moulin du Trel

The Trel Mill dates from the 12th century and belonged to the Château de Beynac. It was a "BANAL" mill. This meant that the inhabitants of the seigneury of Beynac were obliged to have their grain ground and their nuts crushed at the mill. In return, the Lord of Beynac charged a percentage on the flour and oil.
When Pascal Vidal discovered this mill, he immediately had the desire and determination to bring it back to life from the ashes... And so in 2016, Pascal and his son Benjamin Vidal undertook extensive renovation work to bring the production equipment back into working order, with the help of specialist companies. Everything has been rebuilt in the authentic spirit to ensure that everything runs smoothly using hydraulic power: the wheel, gears, grindstone, press and heater. The bed of the old mill, which supplied water to the wheel, has been completely rebuilt in stone.
As soon as the tool was in working order, it came "back to life"!

Brasserie La Chavagn'

Authentic beers made in the Dordogne! Renaud has chosen to work exclusively with French malts and hops, and local raw materials (cereals and fruit), with no additives (enzymes, acids) and no preservatives.

Domaine de Vielcroze

In the heart of the Périgord Noir region, Domaine de Vielcroze perpetuates the know-how of walnut and truffle production, emblems of the Périgord terroir that we celebrate.
The Ecomusée de la noix is located at the foot of the majestic Château de Castelnaud, in an 18th-century farmhouse surrounded by a 7-hectare organic walnut grove. Nearby, the estate's truffle farm offers a fascinating insight into the mystery of the Périgord's black diamond, with a delicious tasting session at the end.

Our restaurant, La Cour du Moulin, serves traditional Périgord specialities. The Domaine de Vielcroze is more than just a plunge into ancient know-how; it's an ode to the great outdoors, a celebration of good things and a haven of conviviality in the Périgord Noir.

House Lou Cocal

It is in Sarlat, in the heart of the Périgord Noir region, whose reputation is often associated with the quality of its gastronomy, that the artisan biscuit factory has set up under the brand name LOU COCAL.
(the Walnut in Occitan), since 1996.

Biscuits made with products from the Périgord region: walnuts, hazelnuts, chestnuts, cherries, melons and prunes.

The LOU COCAL biscuit factory makes Tuiles, Sablés, cakes and confectionery by hand.

You'll also find some old traditional recipes that used to be made on Périgord farms.

Cor Farm

More than 100 years after their great-grandmother "Marie", Patricia and Denis have brought the "Ferme Biologique de Cor" back to life, growing saffron, walnuts, truffles, red fruit and vegetables. Discover their jams, saffron jelly and other saffron specialities, walnut oil and other walnut specialities, cider vinegar, home-made pastries, vegetables and red fruit.

Farm visits and tastings are organised every Tuesday and Thursday at 2pm from June to September. By prior arrangement the rest of the year.

Brasserie La Lutine

Created in 2001, La Lutine opens its doors to you and reveals its production secrets. The daughter of barley and hops, La Lutine is an organic craft beer.

The finest palates will appreciate the floral or spicy aromas of the different hops and detect the fruity notes associated with refermentation in the bottle.
The tour will be followed by a convivial tasting session.

Domaine de Barbe

Producer of Périgord foie gras, Le Domaine de Barbe - Foie Gras Kuster invites you to discover its goose and duck farms in Périgord. You can order all our local products from this shop with secure payment (Périgord goose foie gras and Périgord duck foie gras, gizzards, duck confits, pâtés, rillettes, gift boxes...).

Turnac Farm

LA FERME DE TURNAC, PRODUCER AND PROCESSOR OF GOOSE AND DUCK FOIE GRAS. ORGANIC WALNUT PRODUCER AT DOMME IN THE DORDOGNE (24)
Since 1967, our family farm has been putting its expertise and quality products at your disposal. LA FERME DE TURNAC produces goose and duck foie gras and organic walnut products (kernels, oils, sweets, etc.) in the Dordogne. Thanks to our experience and our farming and production techniques, we can guarantee you a complete selection of products, prepared according to recipes and secrets that have been handed down in our family for several generations. The Ecomusée de la noix is located at the foot of the majestic Château de Castelnaud, in an 18th-century farmhouse surrounded by a 7-hectare organic walnut grove. Nearby, the estate's truffle farm offers a fascinating insight into the mystery of the Périgord's black diamond, with a delicious tasting session at the end.

Our restaurant, La Cour du Moulin, serves traditional Périgord specialities. The Domaine de Vielcroze is more than just a plunge into ancient know-how; it's an ode to the great outdoors, a celebration of good things and a haven of conviviality in the Périgord Noir.

Château de Beynac

THE MOST AUTHENTIC CHATEAU-FORT OF THE PERIGORD!
Standing atop a vertiginous cliff overlooking the village of Beynac-et-Cazenac, the Château de Beynac is a stone sentinel that has watched over the Dordogne for over 9 centuries.

A visit to Beynac means travelling through 5 centuries of French history, following in the footsteps of Richard the Lionheart, Eleanor of Aquitaine, Simon de Montfort and the Hundred Years' War.

From the defensive rigour of its 12th-century keep to the Renaissance staircase, not forgetting the impressive 15th-century Salle des États des Baronnies du Périgord, the 13th-century Kitchen and its exceptional barbican, its exceptional state of preservation offers you an unforgettable journey to the heart of the Middle Ages.