Gardens of Marqueyssac
Park · Vézac, Dordogne

Gardens of Marqueyssac

Photo: Krzysztof Golik · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

The Gardens of Marqueyssac cover 22 hectares of terraced paths lined with clipped boxwoods. The site sits on a cliff above the Dordogne river near Vézac. Walkers should note the long views toward nearby chateaux and the river bends.

On day 12 of France from Paris to the Dordogne in 14 Days

Good to know

Tickets
Admission fees apply; check official website for current prices.
Time needed
Allow two to three hours for a full visit.
Best time
Spring and autumn for milder weather and fewer visitors.
Getting there
By car from Sarlat-la-Canéda, about 20 minutes away.

Itineraries with Gardens of Marqueyssac

Day 12 of France from Paris to the Dordogne in 14 Days

To the Dordogne: Sarlat

How Gardens of Marqueyssac fits into a day.
  1. 9:00Drive to SarlatBordeaux
  2. 13:00Sarlat-la-CanédaSarlat, Dordogne
  3. 16:00Gardens of MarqueyssacVézac
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Gardens of Marqueyssac questions

How long does it take to walk the Gardens of Marqueyssac?

Most visitors spend two to three hours on the paths.

Is the Gardens of Marqueyssac accessible by public transport?

No direct service reaches the entrance; travel by car or taxi from nearby towns.

Are dogs allowed in the Gardens of Marqueyssac?

Dogs are not permitted except for assistance animals.

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