Brantome-en-Perigord

Less than 10 kilometers from our 3-star hotel in Bourdeilles, discover the village of Brantôme-en-Périgord, nicknamed "The Venice of the Périgord Vert". This sumptuous village of the Périgord Vert will charm you with its authenticity, its flowery setting, as well as its rich architectural and cultural heritage. We particularly recommend that you discover its Benedictine abbey which hides many treasures, such as a troglodyte complex and the representation of a scene of the Last Judgment. According to legend, the Abbey of Brantôme was founded by Charlemagne at the end of the 8th century. You will enjoy strolling through the city, along the river and stopping in the town's parks.

Activities

The Périgord Vert is full of good addresses for restaurants, historical monuments and outdoor activities. We particularly recommend taking a walk along the water, on the Dronne River. Rent a canoe and let yourself be lulled by a lovely walk in the Périgord Vert. Many walks on foot or by bike start from our 3-star hotel with swimming pool near Brantôme. Your hosts know the region well and will have good advice on hikes and walks to do on foot, in the surrounding area.

Listed villages

There are many villages full of history in the vicinity of the Hôtel Les Griffons. We recommend that you visit Saint-Jean-de-Côle with its Château de la Marthonie, but also Aubeterre-sur-Dronne with its troglodyte church. These two towns are classified as the most beautiful villages in France.

The surrounding castles

The region is known for being home to a large number of exceptional castles. We recommend that you visit the Château de Puyguilhem, the Château de Bourdeilles, the Château de Mareuil, the Château de Château-l’Evêque, the Château Saulnier and the Château de la Hierce. Take a dive into history during your stay in our hotel-restaurant near Brantôme.

Local products

Visit the markets near our hotel establishment to taste all the regional specialties. The products of Périgord are renowned throughout the world for their quality, discover them during your getaways to Brantôme: Bergerac wines, liqueurs from the old Périgord distilleries, walnuts, strawberries, chestnuts, truffles, porcini mushrooms and many others.

The surrounding caves

Behind the Brantôme Abbey in Périgord, discover the Grotte du Jugement Dernier, a place full of mysteries and history. We also recommend that you visit the Grotte de Villars, a cave showcasing prehistoric paintings. During your visit to the Grotte de Villars, you can take the opportunity to discover the prehistoric garden and understand the life of Cro-Magnon Man.