Discover Prigonrieux: Trails, Wine and Culture
Accommodation in Prigonrieux
Prigonrieux offers a range of options for a stay: trails through hilly countryside, a cycle route for several non-motorised modes of transport, as well as cultural and wine experiences. These options differ in route type and conditions, so you can plan your stay around your own interests.
Hiking and cycling on different scales
The Sentier de Rosette is a hiking route through the hills of Prigonrieux. Check the route before setting out. The Boucle de Claud de Bled is a three-kilometre circular route in the hills, located in Prigonrieux. The town lies on the right bank of the Dordogne, downstream from Bergerac.
Another route is Peymilou–Centre-Ville: At 4.1 km, it runs from the slopes down to the plain and can be safely used on foot or by bicycle. As access conditions may change, check them before setting out. The Véloroute Voie Verte V91 runs for 40 km from Prigonrieux to Mauzac. You can travel at least 40 km on foot, by bicycle, on roller skates, by scooter or with a pushchair.
This gives you three different route lengths to compare: the 3-km loop, the 4.1-km route connecting the slopes and the plain, and the 40-km cycle route. They also differ in the types described: a loop, a connecting route and a longer route.
The Dordogne, waterways and local history
The Ruisseau de la Forêt is 3.1 km long, feeds the Étang du Tuquet and is a tributary of the Ruisseau l’Eyraud. This locates the stream in relation both to its length and to the two named bodies of water.
An anchor in Prigonrieux is a reminder of the former port on the Dordogne. Together with the town’s geographical location, it gives the Dordogne a place in local history too.
Culture and wine experiences
The Médiathèque de Prigonrieux regularly organises exhibitions in a dedicated space. Occasional events include storytelling sessions. The programme may change; if you are planning your visit around a particular offering, check the dates for your stay.
At Combrillac, guided tours with wine tasting are available by appointment only. Arrange your visit before travelling. Combrillac practises organic farming and offers seven wines: dry Bergerac wines, as well as rosé, red and Rosette wines. The wines are naturally fermented and made with little added sulphur; the selection may change.
By reservation, DĂ©jeuner sauvage offers a wine tasting in a permaculture vineyard garden and a wine forest. The offering may depend on the season or programme. The wine experiences therefore differ in their stated focus: at Combrillac, the wine tasting includes a guided tour, while DĂ©jeuner sauvage mentions the vineyard garden and wine forest.
Discover more destinations: Thenon, Cubjac, Saint-Avit-Rivière, Salagnac, Saint-Avit-Saint-Nazaire, Coly, Chancelade, Cercles.
For the broader travel overview: Dordogne.
