Saint-Laurent-Des-Vignes: Hiking, Wine and Leisure

There are various reasons to visit the area around Saint-Laurent-Des-Vignes: a marked hiking route through vineyards, a place with a history of pilgrimage, wine tasting and a range of leisure activities. If you are looking for hotels in Saint-Laurent-Des-Vignes, these themes can help you decide what to focus on during your stay. The Boucle de la Fontaine combines a specific route length and average duration with several designated uses; the leisure activities include details such as age limits and activity formats.

Hiking and History on the Boucle de la Fontaine

The Boucle de la Fontaine is a seven-kilometre hiking trail through the vineyards of the Monbazillac appellation. It is designated as a circular route marked in yellow. The route is also designated for hiking, mountain biking and horse riding. The average duration is one to two hours. If you plan to travel the route by mountain bike or on horseback, check the timing locally if necessary.

The route description starts at the information board by Lac Arfel. Sights along the route include the Fontaine de Gabanelle. It is associated with a former hostel for pilgrims on their way to Santiago de Compostela. The hostel later became a small hospice for sick pilgrims. This connection to pilgrimage adds a historical dimension to the trail through the vineyards.

Lac Arfel and Wine Tasting

A fishing permit, available from the town hall, is required for fishing at Lac Arfel. Three trout-fishing events are also held there each year. Check local conditions before your trip if you plan to fish. This will help you distinguish between fishing at the lake and the annual trout-fishing events.

Another way to enjoy the local wine is to visit Domaine des Grands Champs in Saint-Laurent-Des-Vignes, where visitors can sample Bergerac Rouge. This gives you several options when planning your visit: a hike, fishing at Lac Arfel or a wine tasting.

Games and Leisure Activities

Les P'tits Castors is a heated and air-conditioned indoor play centre for children aged 12 months to 12 years. It covers more than 850 square metres. The facilities include a ball pit, foam play equipment, an early-development course and giant building blocks. There are also slides, bouncy and inflatable structures, and areas for football and basketball. The age range and variety of activities provide more specific guidance when planning a visit with children. The selection of activities may change.

Les Grands Castors features climbing courses with blocks, routes and playful sections, as well as a Clip’n’Climb area. Laser Play is a 2,000-square-metre leisure centre in Saint-Laurent-Des-Vignes. The laser tag maze covers 700 square metres, and games last 20 minutes each. The trampoline park includes basketball hoops, interactive walls and a Big Airbag pit. Laser tag and the trampoline park offer different activity formats. Facilities and activities may change.

Bergerac Karting has an 800-metre technically demanding track, homologated by the FFSA in both directions. Karting is available for children aged seven and over; two-seater karts are available from age five. Confirm the age requirements before booking. The track’s length and technical character set this activity apart from the play and climbing options.

Discover more destinations: Terrasson-Lavilledieu, Saint-Estèphe, Vergt, Lunas, Veyrines-de-Vergt, Corgnac-Sur-L'isle, Nanthiat, Thenon.

For the broader travel overview: Dordogne.