The Perigord Noir Region, Dordogne

The area around Souillac is known as Perigord Noir. Here the oak and chestnut foliage turns dark as the sun sets. This is also the home of truffles, the "black diamonds" of French cooking

Above riverside villages, on the Dordogne, rise superb chateaux such as those at Biron, Beynac, Castlenaud and Montfort. Other exquisite villages, such as Salignac-Eyvigues, are guarded by powerful ancient fortresses.

Lesser rivers are overlooked by equally delightful architecture. Medieval Belves, with its seven belfries, perches on a hill above the valley of the Nauze. Little Saint-Cybarnet, with its gabled houses, is washed by the Ceou, as is the even tinier Bouzic. The area also embraces some of the finest Bastides of the department, Domme, Monpazier and Villefranche-du-Perigord, and also includes remarkable prehistoric sites.

Activities in the Dordogne Region

The area immediately around Souillac Country Club offers a wide range of activities for all the family. Whether you are looking for challenging exercise or something more relaxing - you are sure to find something to keep everyone happy.

The on-site management team has a wide selection of maps and detailed information on the activities available and what is happening in the locality and they are always pleased to help you.

Popular activities include walking and cycling (with routes to suit everyone); fishing in the multiude of lakes and rivers scattered over the Lot and Dordogne regions; riding and water sports including water skiing, canoeing and kayaking. This area of France is also a rugby union hotbed with atmospheric matches taking place at Brive and Toulouse during the season (September to April).