Top Things to do in Saint-Cyprien
The 10 Best Things to Do in Saint-Cyprien, France
Discover the best top things to do in Saint-Cyprien, France including Cookery School at Le Chevrefeuille, Aquitaine Bike, Les Combarelles, Grotte de Bernifal, Chateau de Beynac, Canoe Roquegeoffre, Les Gourmandises de Lucco, Les Cabanes du Breuil, Musee La Rue du temps qui Passe, Chateau des Milandes.
Restaurants in Saint-Cyprien
1. Cookery School at Le Chevrefeuille
Overall Ratings
5 based on 72 reviews
CookDordogne at Le Chevrefeuille offers regional cookery courses, family cookery courses, cooking demonstrations and market tours all year around. Our One Day Regional Cookery Course is for all levels of budding and enthusiastic cooks. The day starts with a local market tour with Chef Ian where he will explain the vast array of local produce and share with you his experience and knowledge of buying and preparing food from this amazing, unique region. Then it's back to the kitchen to cook a delicious long lunch. Our Family Cookery Course runs from 10am to 1pm. The course will focus on some regional classics as well as some innovative cooking tips which will help you back in your own kitchen. During the morning you will be guided through preparing your own two course lunch. Our Cooking Demonstrations are for those who wish to relax, taste and watch Chef Ian prepare some of the delights from the Perigord Noir. All courses are in English. Accommodation is also available.
Reviewed By KateAndFamily - Gloucester
Brilliant. All 5 of us thoroughly enjoyed cooking together and learning about some of the local produce. Run by a lovely English family. The choice of dishes to cook was perfect and even though it stretched two of my daughters, they are now willing to try different foods which is a bonus. Thank you
2. Aquitaine Bike
Overall Ratings
5 based on 111 reviews
Bike rental, cycling tours in Dordogne
Reviewed By Travelbil - Portsmouth, United Kingdom
Very easy to do the booking over the internet, and to have the bikes delivered and collected at agreed times. Our road bikes (Lapierre) were excellent, well maintained and great to ride. The best bit was the local knowledge and advice Robert gave us on where best to see the Tour de France, local routes and sites to see. The colour map and routes Robert gave us was better than the IGN map I had with me. No need to bring your own tubes, tools, pumps, spare tyres ets - Robert provides the lot. Highly recommended.
3. Les Combarelles
Overall Ratings
5 based on 136 reviews
Reviewed By nlbailey - Bandon, Oregon
We had picked 3 caves to go too, and this was one of them. We weren't disappointed. They allow only a limited number of people to visit at a time, but well worth it. You purchase your tickets at Font de Gaume and then it is just a few kilometers away. Amazing cave paintings to see. Highly recommend.
4. Grotte de Bernifal
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 56 reviews
Reviewed By Paul H - Petersfield, United Kingdom
When we arrived at the schedule 2:30pm the owners were partaking in a picnic lunch and asked us to wander the 500 meters to the cave entrance and wait, they assured us they would be a few minutes.
When we arrived there was another person who had been waiting an hour and a half! After over 30 minutes of waiting there was still no sign of the guide so we walked back to the main entrance only to find they were still having their lunch and there was no sign of it coming to a conclusion. In the meantime several other groups had been sent up to the caves. By then they were still tucking into their lunch nearly an hour after the scheduled tour time.
This is inconsiderate and unacceptable. This is particularly bad as there are many sights in the area and we were trying to pack in as many as possible and so we missed the opportunity to visit 1 or two more due to this. It would not have been so bad if they had told us to return at 3:30 when they had finished their picnic!
The cost of admission for 2 adults and 2 children in 25 euros. This is the same price as La Roque Saint-Christophe nearby which is a superb attraction and very professionally run. If you charge a premium price at least give your customers a decent service.
5. Chateau de Beynac
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
Beynac, the most authentic Feudal Fortress of the Perigord. Visitor, welcome to the Feudal Fortress of Beynac. Here, between sky ans earth, time has stopped. Perched high on a cliff at breath-taking heights, the Castle of Beynac acts as a stone sentinel, which for nine centuries, has watched over the Dordogne. Château de Beynac is the most authentic Castle of the Périgord and one of the highlights of the Dordogne. Visiting Château de Beynac is an absolutlely unique and unforgetable experience, a never ending journey of discovery. Open all year, every day. From april until october, guided visit (in French) included in the ticket price. Departures every 30 minutes from 10 AM to 12 AM and from 2 PM to 6:30 PM Last departure 6:30 PM. Enjoy your visit at Beynac, the most emblematic Fortress of the Perigord!
Reviewed By Joseph B - Perth, Australia
This is a beautiful part of the country and well worth seeing, the views over the river and fields, the old stone buildings and narrow cobbled laneways make you feel like you've travelled back in time. This is picture book scenery.
PJ Barker author of the novels Changing Pillion and, It began in Naples.
6. Canoe Roquegeoffre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 104 reviews
Canoe Rental On The River With Dordogne Term Of 14 Castles And 28 Km, Open All Year Owner And Manufacturer Of Canoes / kayaks Since 1977 Down The River Dordogne , On 28 , 14 Or 7 Kms Base Located In Beynac To 3kms And Saint Cyprien To 6 Kms 20 Minutes From Sarlat Duty To Know To Swim Not For Children - 5 Years
Reviewed By Caskett - London, United Kingdom
Found the place after seeing a flyer at our hotel. We opted for individual kayaks and the 14km course that runs from Vitrac bavk to base, past charming villages such as La roque Gageac and Beynac. We were there in the off season so no one else on the river which made for a pleasant half day trip! I would have given this a 5 star review had it not been for the slightly annoying owner who didn't give us any safety brief or indication how to steer. Just dumped us on the river bank and off we were! Wasn't much of an issue for us as we'd kayaked before but I imagine it might be an issue for beginners who might feel uncomfortable on the river for the first time. Will consider coming back though and this time were trying the 28km itinerary! Note: no one was there to welcome us back on base when we arrived so we just left the kayaks on the river bank along with the paddles and life vests. Glad we didn't wait for someone to show up as we spotted the guy driving past a nearby village more than 30 minutes later!
7. Les Gourmandises de Lucco
Overall Ratings
5 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By J J - Amsterdam, The Netherlands
this time we had the pleasure to enjoy Lucco's products on two occasions and we had the pleasure to taste 5 different pastries.
No disappointments just pure pleasure to the mind. Great to observe and great taste.
Next year we will give ourselves another treat. Only 350 day's to wait.
Enjoy.
8. Les Cabanes du Breuil
Overall Ratings
4 based on 276 reviews
Reviewed By HobbitBrandybuck - Denver, Colorado
Les Cabanes du Breuil is located between Sarlat (9 km) and Les Eyzies (12 km). We visited it on our way back from Grotte de Ruffignac (close to Les Eyzies) to Sarlat. It comprise mainly of a group of outbuildings of a farm dating from 19th century. The buildings are all topped with a high dry stone corbelled vault with a roofing of stone tiles. This type of roof is quite characteristic of old buildings in this area. So it is interesting to get a close look from the inside. The site is not big. It can be toured easily in 30 minutes. The old farm and the grounds speak of a bygone day.
9. Musee La Rue du temps qui Passe
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 20 reviews
Imaginez-vous pouvoir remonter dans le passé, le temps d'une Promenade dans des rues commerçantes du début du siècle dernier. C'est à l'origine un père et sa fille qui sont à l'initiative de la création d'espaces reconstituant des scènes de la vie d'autrefois... Plus de 25 commerces d'antan sur plus de 1000 m2...
Reviewed By Trequanda - Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom
We came across this fabulous museum by accident and as it was pouring with rain we thought we would pay a visit. We spent 90 wonderful minutes strolling through the recreated shops, garages and workplaces, crammed full of genuine artefacts from the period 1860 to...MoreI do not speak English but I wanted to thank you for your nice message.
10. Chateau des Milandes
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
This 15th-century castle was the home of Josephine Baker.
Reviewed By hugh m - Seattle, Washington
Chateau des Milandes sits between the Castles of Beynac and Castelnau in the Dordogne valley. Built in 1489, it tells the story of some of the great French families through the ages.
In 1938 Josephine Baker, who achieved fame and fortune as a singer and entertainer in France, discovered the Chateau and made it her home for 30 years. Josephine was born in St.Louis Missouri in poverty but used her talents to entertain some of France's elite in the Follies Bergère, among other venues. While living in Chateau des Milandes she and her husband adopted twelve children from different countries around the world. These children, The Rainbow Tribe, grew up in Chateau des Milandes. Josephine wanted to demonstrate that integration was more important than segregation, to which she was subjected in her early life.
The life and times of the Chateau along with the splendid Gardens are well documented taking an individual audio tour, available in several different languages. Displays of Josephine's courageous work during the Second World War are included.
The Birds of Prey demonstration is excellent and includes audience participation.
Special thanks to M. et Mme Labarre for their passion in restoring this great Castle.
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