Eygurande-Et-Gardedeuil: Forest, Trails and Heritage

Eygurande-Et-Gardedeuil lies in the Forêt de la Double forest area; most of the municipality is wooded. Numerous forest tracks and marked hiking trails shape the local opportunities. If you want to plan your stay around nature and outdoor activities, these trails offer a practical starting point. In addition to hiking, you can also include bodies of water, horseback riding and cultural sites in your travel plans.

Forest, Hiking Trails and Bodies of Water

The streams that run through Eygurande-Et-Gardedeuil often dry up in summer. However, water remains in deeper areas known as “Gourgues.” This means that stream beds and deeper pools differ especially in summer. The local Gourgues are home to eels and European pond turtles. The municipality’s ponds and forests are also considered important for the conservation of threatened European animal species. Thus, the area’s natural significance ranges from the specific species found in the Gourgues to the importance of ponds and forests for threatened animal species.

Horseback Riding and Planning Your Time

Old Ranch offers horseback rides in the forest of La Double, preceded by a short introduction in the round pen. For children aged two and over, pony rides are offered on a marked trail around the ranch and in the forest. Other rides last half a day, a full day or a weekend. The options therefore differ in activity type and time required: a pony ride on the marked trail or a horseback ride with several duration options. If you are planning one of these activities, check dates and availability directly with the operator; contacting them in advance is recommended.

Chapel and Church

The Chapelle Notre Dame des Victoires is located in the hamlet of Gardedeuilh within the municipality and was consecrated in the 12th century. The association “Les Amis de la Chapelle de Gardedeuilh” is working to restore it and organizes concerts there from June to September. Check concert dates before your trip. Another religious building is the Romanesque Eglise Saint Etienne d’Eygurande. The sites offer different points of interest for culture enthusiasts: the chapel’s consecration history, restoration work and concerts, as well as the church’s Romanesque architecture.

Farm Shop and Organic Market

Ferme biologique Las Servatas offers direct sales from the farm. An organic market is also held there on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Farm sales and a market visit are separate planning considerations: before visiting, check whether direct sales are available and confirm the current market schedule. The timing differs by season and day of the week: the association organizes concerts from June to September, while the organic market is held on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. This allows you to plan around the offerings based on your travel dates.

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For the regional travel overview: Dordogne.