Children activities in Lot et Garonne

Particular tourist attractions for children in our part of Aquitaine include:

Parc Walibi, Agen

This is a very large amusement park near Agen. Slightly outside my defined area, really, but such a big hit with children that I thought I'd better include it anyway. The park offers roller coasters (including one which loops the loop), water slides and rides, pirate boats and the usual show. Parc Walibi is closed November - April, and has different opening hours according to the date at other times - you can check these at their website.

Visit the Parc Walibi website

P'arc en Ciel, Lacapelle Biron

This is a treetop adventure, where anyone brave enough can walk along ropes at the top of the trees (everyone is fully harnessed for safety). There are different levels of challenge according to your size and bravado. Absolutely everyone who goes loves it. There are also some animals and amusements for those children who are too small to go into the treetops. Since it costs about 20 euros each to get in, I recommend you go towards the end of your holiday if you want to avoid having to go twice!

The P'arc en Ciel website is in French only, and is one of the least attractive websites I've seen, but the photos will give you an idea of the place.

Visit the P'arc en Ciel website

Bergerac Aquapark , Bergerac

On the road from Bergerac to Bordeaux, on the outskirts of Bergerac. Four swimming pools with water chutes and plenty of other 'young people' things to do. Bike hire, Archery, and Mini-quad are all available here.

Swimming / paddling

There are lots of swimming possibilities in the Dordogne. Limeuil is a good spot. Supervised river swimming is available at Le Buisson de Cadouin (Pont de Vicq).

Canoeing on the Dordogne River

- see canoeing the Dordogne

Caves, Domme

There are very good caves at Domme, accessed in the town centre, with two of the four underground galleries having prehistoric engravings. The lift back up to the top afterwards provides a great view of the Dordogne Valley - see caves in lot et garonne

La Fermeraie du Jougla, Belvèze (near Montaigu de Quercy)

A farm in a wooded park with 200 animals including llamas, Vietnamese pigs, and lambs and kids that children can bottle feed.

Le Labyrinthe de l'ermite, Turnac, Domme

Find the hermite hiding in the labyrinth of maize. Bouncy castles also on site to keep youngsters amused.

Castles, Bonaguil, Biron and Castelnaud

- see castles in Lot et Garonne

Quad Biking, Rêv' Quads , Badefols-sur-Dordogne between Sarlat and Bergerac.

Quad biking for over 16 year olds with a motorbike or driving licence.

www.bo-bains.com

Le Moulin du Cros , Montagnac sur Lede, near Monflanquin

This traditional mill built in 1644 and still making delicious bread, can be visited in the summer for a demonstration. http://moulinducros.free.fr/

See also our north of the dordogne site because there are a lot more things for children to do within a fairly easy reach.