Discover the Périgord Noir

Name: Hôtel Moulin de Mitou
Address: 1040 route de Montignac,, Auriac du Périgord, 24290
Telephone: 05 53 50 37 53

Heritage, culture, tourist sites, outdoor activities, nature, history, the Périgord Noir is full of sites and must-see dates Do not miss. The charming village of Auriac-du-Périgord is an excellent base from which to explore the region.

At the reception of your charming hotel in Périgord, you will find tourist documentation and maps to orient yourself as best as possible in this vast region. Your hosts and their team will be at your disposal to help you organize the most beautiful stopover.

The Castles of Périgord

From the Moulin de Mitou, you can explore all the castles of Périgord Noir. We advise you to visit theChâteau des Milandes, the former home of Joséphine Baker where a bird of prey show and a museum retracing her history come together. Continue your walk with a visit to the Château de Beynac, from its rocky spur, you will obtain a superb view of the Dordogne. Finish your discovery of the castles with that of Castelnaud and its museum on the Middle Ages.

The villages of Périgord Noir

The Périgord Vert is renowned for its villages of character which will surprise you with their history, their charm, their gentle way of life and for some, by their medieval past . You will have to go through Bourdeilles, Brantôme, Nontron, Ribérac, Saint-Jean-de-Côle , Thiviers and Tocane-Saint-Âpre.

Sarlat-la-Canéda

Inthirty minutes you will be in Sarlat. This charming town in the Dordogne will seduce you with its charmand its picturesque. Stroll through the cobbled streets and discover a unique atmosphere that will immerse you in the heart of history. Don't forget to take a ride on the panoramic elevator to get a nice view of the whole city.

The remarkable gardens

The Périgord is also known for being home to remarkable gardens, where exceptional panoramas, walks in the great outdoors and calm come together. From our hotel in Périgord, in less than an hour's drive, you can reach the Garden of Marqueyssac, with its some 150,000 hand-pruned boxwoods, and the Jardins d’Eyrignac with its different atmospheres.

Les Eyzies

The village of Les Eyzies is considered the world capital of prehistory. Follow in the footsteps of our ancestors and Cro-Magnon man by visiting the various museums, cavesand shelters within your reach. Discover the Grotte de Font-de-Gaume, the Grotte des Combarelles, the Abri de Cap-Blanc, the Abri du Poisson, the Micoque deposits and many others.

The Lascaux Cave

The Lascaux Cave is just a 5-minute drive from our hotel. During aguided tour, go into the innards of the representation of the famous Cave of Lascaux. Learn more about rock art and the lifestyles of our ancestors. Young and old will be amazed during this visit.