Vitrac
Vitrac is the perfect destination for a getaway surrounded by nature. It is a village where hikers and canoeists on the Dordogne River can thrive. These activities allow vacationers to enjoy sharing unforgettable moments with family or friends in the heart of lush green surroundings.
Your stay is also an opportunity to discover the treasures that make up the rich heritage of this village near Sarlat. With its medieval town and abbey listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites, you will enjoy walks and visits in the heart of this village in southwestern France.
Where is Vitrac located?
Vitrac is a village of around 900 inhabitants in the Dordogne department of the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region.
Ideal for a wide range of outdoor activities, the town is close to many popular tourist destinations, including La Roque-Gageac, Beynac and Castelnaud, three medieval towns that are among the "most beautiful villages in France."
Vitrac is also close to Carsac-Aillac and Sarlat-la-Canéda, a "city of art and history" and capital of the Périgord Noir region.
What to do in Vitrac-Montfort in Périgord?
Vitrac can be a stopover or a starting point for exploring the Périgord region or visiting the Dordogne, especially as the town is ideally located between Sarlat and Domme. The village is appreciated for its rich historical and cultural heritage.
Among the must-see sites in Vitrac Bourg is the Saint-Martin church. The building has been listed as a historic monument since 1925. Many visitors are also interested in L'École Buissonnière, a former school converted into an art gallery and café.
In Vitrac Port, on the other side of the Dordogne, there are several canoe bases, including Loisirs Canoë. There is also a small pebble beach where locals and vacationers enjoy the summer heat and the coolness of the river and the purity of its water.
The hamlet of Montfort is also a must-see. The private castle is not open to visitors, but you can still admire its beautiful architecture and take photos. The hamlet has other treasures to offer visitors, including La Roche Percée, which offers breathtaking views of the valley, the Dordogne River, and its natural park, where picnic tables are available. Your stay can also be an opportunity to discover an old wash house below the village, on the banks of the Dordogne.
Go canoeing from Vitrac
Canoeing is one of the most popular outdoor activities in Vitrac and the surrounding area.
This is an opportunity for vacationers to share unforgettable moments with family or friends. Navigating one of France's most beautiful rivers is above all an original way to discover a mosaic of green landscapes. Several leisure centers offer canoe trips departing from Vitrac. On the Vitrac-Beynac route, for example, vacationers pass through the bastide towns of Domme and La Roque-Gageac, two medieval towns that are among the "most beautiful villages in France." The trip also allows them to discover the castles of Castelnaud and Marqueyssac, as well as Fayrac.
The tour ends in Beynac, the last of the "most beautiful villages in France," where you will have the opportunity to explore a medieval castle offering breathtaking views of the Dordogne Valley.