Swimming
On site, in our lovely flowing fresh water private lake. Swimming pools at
Thiviers and Chalus and Jumilhac Le Grand.
Fishing
On site, private lake fishing stocked with carp, roach, rudd and perch. Locally,
a trout farm with day fishing and bag limit. Other lake fishing at La Barde
in La Coquille. Fishing permit required for limited time and bag limit. Permits
obtainable from the bar.
Tennis
There are tennis courts in La Coquille. The charge is EURO 7 an hour. The key
obtained from the newsagent's shop in the main street. Also at Jumilhac Le Grand.
Cycling
Bikes can be hired In La Coquille from the Coq Dif shop. The Périgord-Limousin
Regional Parks Department publish a local route map for the cycling enthusiast
- details in the cottage.
Horse Riding
There are stables at Jumilhac Le Grand and at St Jory de Chalais.
Golf
There are Municipal golf courses at Périgueux and Limoges, open to the
public. Also mini-golf (18 holes, open all year) at Jumilhac Le Grand.
Canoeing
Canoes can be hired at Brantôme (See Canoeing on the River Dronne). Also
at Montignac and Les Eyzies on the River Vézère. There are various
canoe hire pick-up and drop-off locations along the River Dordogne.
Walking
Being the Regional Natural Park of the Perigord Limousin we´re fortunate
in having well signposted and maintained pathways with a choice of routes through
fields and woodland. This is country walking ´well off the beaten track´.
Skate Park
Open air skate park, free, for both roller skates and skate boarders. At Jumilhac
Le Grand.
Cliff Climbing
All levels. At Jumilhac Le Grand.
Go-Karting
On the RN21 direction Limoges, past Chalus. Well sign posted.
Gold Panning
Gold was discovered at Jumilhac Le Grand from the 1st Century. And today the
rich seam still yields some 2 tons of gold a year. Enjoy an afternoon gold panning.
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