Planning a weekend in Périgueux? Check out our Première Classe hotels in Nouvelle-Aquitaine. Their perfect locations make them great bases for exploring the city. Strap yourselves in — a trip back in time will catapult you all the way back to the time of the Gauls and the Romans. The Gallo-Roman museum is home to some incredible artifacts. Journey through the centuries with visits to Château Barrière, the Hôtel Fayard, Mataguerre tower, the city’s private mansions and more... For a breath of fresh air, head to the delightful greenway running along the Isle.
On your trip to Périgueux, you’ll find no shortage of fascinating places to explore. From your affordable hotel room, you can indulge in any number of leisure activities and sightseeing trips. Traces of history can be found all over the city: the Tower of Vesunna, the Gallo-Roman Museum, Château Barrière, the Maison des Consuls, the Hotel de Sallegourde, the Église Saint-Étienne, St. Martha’s convent and many more. There’s Périgueux Cathedral too, which is visited by many pilgrims on their way along the Camino de Santiago. Put simply, the city is an open-air museum in itself — and there’s no shortage of other, more energetic outdoor activities either.
With sightseeing, walks, canoeing, kayaking and more on offer, your family stay in the Dordogne promises to be jam-packed with activities. After a good night’s sleep in your comfortable room at our Première Classe hotel, check out the many different sides to Périgueux. A myriad of parks and gardens dot the city. The Jardins des Arènes, Jardin de l'Espace, Parc de la Source and many others are a great place to stretch your legs. A popular way for families to explore Périgueux is the city’s little tourist train. Or maybe you’re looking for something more active? An adventure park, cycle track along an old railroad and golf course are also open to all.