Aux Deux Arbres B&B/Chambres d'Hotes Rooms

Payzac is situated in the beautiful countryside of the Perigord Vert which has lakes, rivers and an abundance of wildlife. The nearby Lake Rouffiac has a sandy beach with safe swimming, fishing, water sports, forest areas and a restaurant/bar with magnificent views across the large lake. Plenty of things to do with kids. Whether you are a walker, biker, cyclist or motorist you are sure to fall in love with the Dordogne.
Within a short drive/ride there is:-

•	Pompadour with famous chateau, equestrian centre with prized Anglo-arab stud horses and race course (More info)
•	Trout, carp and course fishing in rivers and stocked lakes
•	Canoeing, electric boats, water skiing (with amazing tele-ski system) and sandy beach with safe swimming (Area cordoned-off with lifeguards in high season)

•	Brantome (50 mins) named the "Venice of Perigord" with canoeing, troglodyte caves and many restaurants
•	Montignac (1 hour) with the famous Lascaux cave and many other prehistoric caves and rock dwellings
•	Hautefort (25 mins) famous towering chateau and gardens
•	Jumilhac-le-Grand (25 mins) Famous chateau with the story of the spinning maiden (Repunsal) Great place for a picnic and the kids can pan for gold in the shallow river bed
•	Coussac Bonneval (25 mins) An attractive old village with the fine Chateau Bonneval
•	Segur-le-Chateax (10 mins) on the route of Richard the Lionheart. One of the prettiest villages in France. During the months of July and August there is a weekly, evening farmers market where you buy your meat, poultry, trout or even snails and they are cooked for you. Find a table and enjoy your meal with fine local wines, live music and dancing
•	Savignac Ledrier (10 mins) with the ancient forge originally powered by water. An English speaking guided tour is available. A wonderful place for a picnic on a hot day!
•	St Yrieix-la-Perche (20 mins) with large weekly market every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month and larger stores
•	St Jean-de-Cole (30 mins) a beautiful riverside village with a huge ancient church

For the more adventurous, there is the Le Mont-Dore winter ski region, just two hours drive.
You could leave Payzac at 08:00 hrs and be skiing by 10:30 hrs, just in time for the sunshine!
Leave the moutain at 16:00 and be back here in time for dinner.
Mont-Dore is suitable for both novice and intermediate level skiers. (More info on Mont-Dore)