Not one, but two chateaus set within this stunning village. The riverbank is a lovely spot for a picnic before or after visiting the chateau, and there are some little restaurants in the village too.

Distance: 53km /50 minutes

Open: The chateaux are open most of the year. Please check the website for details.

A pretty chateau in a lovely town with some great restaurants. The library, kept locked (wait for the guide to appear) is beautiful.

Distance: 36km /35 minutes

Open: Most of the year, except Tuesdays.

A magnificent chateau that sits above a stunning and interesting village with some lovely restaurants (and a funny little medical museum).

Hautefort is popular destination in summer so we recommend, if possible, checking the restaurants out on TripAdvisor and booking in advance if visiting in summer.

Distance: 85km /80 minutes

Open: Open every day from April to October. Check the website for other opening times.

13km of caves have been discovered at Villars. Explore a small section of this amazing cave system, which was inhabited by both people and bears, and see some incredibly well-preserved prehistoric paintings.

Distance: 40km /45 minutes

Open: Everyday from 1st April to 31st October