Where to stay

◆ Maison d’hôtes Belle Estiu

Just 12km from Lascaux, this lovingly converted 18th Century Farmhouse is all antique mirrors and washed-linen-charm.

Le Méjat, 24590 Saint-geniès, 06 50 69 44 04

◆ La Villa romaine

Swim in the infinity pool after a day’s sight-seeing at this beautiful limestone hotel on the banks of the Dordogne.

24200 Carsac-aillac, 05 53 28 52 07

◆ Le Moulin de Mayence

This guest-house in a 17th Century Water Mill with a pool and boules pitch is the perfect place to unwind. Lieu dit Mayence, 24580 Plazac,

05 53 51 18 81