La Bachellerie: Hiking, Heritage and Local Producers

In La Bachellerie, a hiking trail, protected heritage and offerings related to agriculture and honey can be among the highlights of your stay. When planning, consider whether you primarily want to hike, discover architectural and cultural heritage, or arrange a visit to a local producer. The following suggestions can help you decide how to prioritize these interests for your trip.

Hiking trail and landscape

A 10.1 km hiking trail starts at Place du 30 mars 1944. It passes through the hamlets of Chastel, Mirabel, Madeleine and La Genèbre, then continues along the village streets. The trail therefore includes both the hamlets mentioned and a section through the village. Its length gives you a concrete point of reference for planning; local trail conditions can change, so check them before setting out.

From the hills around La Bachellerie, you can look out over the Cern valley. The Cern flows into the Vézère to the east. The view of the valley adds a distinct landscape perspective to the route and may be another reason to include the surrounding area in your travel plans.

Protected heritage

The Chartreuse des Fraux is fully protected. This protection also covers its outbuildings, the wall and two gateways. At the Château de Rastignac, by contrast, only part of the property is classified as a historic monument; the protected features include the façades, roofs, outbuildings and park. The scopes of protection therefore differ: for the Chartreuse, protection applies to the entire property and the features mentioned, while at the château it applies to specific parts.

Local heritage also includes fountains, washhouses and bread ovens. The bread oven at La Brauge has been fully restored and is part of La Bachellerie’s small-scale heritage. Together, these features reveal different aspects of heritage: protected properties and architectural features, as well as smaller, restored elements of rural life.

Producers and visitor experiences

Vignoble du Palin is a wine estate with direct sales in La Bachellerie. At Ferme de Charnaillas, organic farm products are sold. At Les Abeilles du Périgord, visitors can buy products from the beehive on site and learn about beekeeping, pollination and honey production. A seasonal offering there is an approximately one-hour educational and entertaining visit to the honey farm, followed by a tasting. Check the arrangements for visits before your trip; sales and visitor offerings may change.

The options also differ in their focus: at the farms and winery, the emphasis is on selling products, while a visit to Les Abeilles combines an introduction with a tasting. If local produce is important to you, you can make these offerings a focus of your plans without tying them to a fixed itinerary with the hiking trail.

Horse riding and other activities

Les Écuries du Lac offers introductions to ponies and horses, riding lessons, courses and trail rides. Riding lessons and trail rides are available to children and adults; options range from getting acquainted with riding to developing your skills. If you would like to include horse riding in your plans, check in advance which activities are currently offered and their availability.

Getting there and choosing a hotel

The Thenon toll plaza, exit 17, is 2 km from La Bachellerie. If you plan to use it as a reference point for your journey, check the current route and conditions before travelling.

With this focus in mind, you can choose your travel dates and then search for a hotel to suit your own plans.

Discover more destinations: Champs-Romain, La Chapelle-Saint-Jean, Fougueyrolles, Minzac, Limeuil, Montcaret, Marquay, Maurens.

For the broader travel overview: Dordogne.