Rouffignac-De-Sigoulès: Wine, Trails and Heritage

Rouffignac-De-Sigoulès offers several clearly distinct areas of interest for planning a trip: a route through vineyards, wine tastings, horse-riding activities and a connection with the protected Domaine du Château de Bridoire. The Boucle de Rouffignac de Sigoulès brings together landscapes and named local destinations; the châteaux and the equestrian centre cater to other specific interests.

The Boucle: Starting Point, Landscape and Destinations

The Boucle de Rouffignac de Sigoulès starts at the municipal car park opposite the town hall and can be enjoyed on foot, by mountain bike or on horseback. This provides a specific starting point for three different ways of getting around. When planning, you can consider the route and your preferred way of travelling together, rather than limiting the Boucle to a hike.

The route passes through the Bergerac and Monbazillac vineyards, includes Château de Bridoire and leads to the village church of Rouffignac-de-Sigoulès. The château is a privately owned medieval castle dating from the 15th century. The Boucle thus combines physical activity with wine country and named cultural destinations—a specific focus for travellers who would like to explore these themes together.

The protected Domaine du Château de Bridoire includes land in Rouffignac-de-Sigoulès.

Wine Tastings and Viticulture

At Château La Robertie, you can taste Bergerac wines in dry, rosé, red and sweet styles, as well as Monbazillac wines. The château offers guided tours by prior appointment. If you plan to take a tour, arrange a time in advance. Château La Robertie is farmed organically. When planning, you can distinguish between the tasting options, an arranged tour and organic farming.

Château Le Terme Blanc holds the Monbazillac appellation; its vineyard covers 24 hectares. Visitors can also discover the local biodiversity there. When comparing the two châteaux, there are different points of interest: tastings and guided tours are the focus at La Robertie, while Le Terme Blanc offers vineyard acreage, its appellation and biodiversity as distinct themes.

Horse Riding: Route or Equestrian Centre

The La Jumenterie equestrian centre offers rides and riding lessons, as well as day and week courses without overnight accommodation. It welcomes children and adults aged 4 and over. Alongside riding the Boucle, this provides a separate equestrian option with lessons and courses. The two options differ according to whether you want to follow a route on horseback or include rides, lessons or a course in your plans.

The day and week courses do not include overnight accommodation. Plan your lodging separately as part of your trip. If you are interested in the Boucle, you can instead choose between walking, mountain biking and horse riding, and consider the route’s wine and cultural connections as part of your stay.

Focus your search on the travel interest that matters most to you.

Discover more destinations: Les Graulges, Eygurande-Et-Gardedeuil, Quinsac, Verteillac, Saint-Romain-de-Monpazier, Savignac-Lédrier, Montagnac-La-Crempse, Razac-Sur-L'isle.

For the broader travel overview: Dordogne.