How to keep the kids occupied over the Easter holidays?

If you like adventure :

• Les Jardins de Colette: Spring and Easter-themed decoration from 05 April to 04 May. Spring treasure hunt.
  Musical tale "Marre, Marre, Marre": 20 and 21 April at 3.30pm-Wednesday 23 April. For children aged 5 and over.
  Information: 05 55 86 75 35
• La Gaillard Académie: Come and challenge the Gaillard Académie. Open every day during school holidays (all zones).
  Bookings on 05 55 74 98 18
• La Prison Infernale: Enjoy an extraordinary experience as you take on the challenges of the Prison's 16 cells.
  Bookings on 05 53 07 10 74
• Vélorail du Périgord vert: Experience (or relive) an unusual adventure of up to 2 hours pedalling along an old railway line.
  Bookings on 05 53 52 42 93
• Airparc Périgord: Adventure park and leisure centre located on an island on the River Dordogne. On-site mini-games, 8 tree climbing courses.
  Bookings on 05 53 52 42 93
• Canoë Vézère Univerland
  4 canoe trips to choose from on the Vézère, the wild, family-friendly river that flows through the Périgord. The route takes in majestic châteaux and historic villages, offering a unique experience in the heart of nature and heritage.
  Bookings on 05 53 07 10 74
• Le Parc du Bournat
  To celebrate Easter, the Parc du Bournat is giving children and adults alike a date on Sunday 20 and Monday 21 April. Two great egg hunts and a WE 1900 offered to the... 1900th visitor!
  Information on 05 53 08 41 99
• Geocaching, a modern-day treasure hunt! Geocaching is a worldwide game. It's a treasure hunt that takes place outdoors using a GPS. Boxes called "caches" are hidden in the countryside. The object of the hunt? Discover the location of the cache and the treasure it contains! Click HERE to find out more about the routes .

Turenne's ephemeral trail:

This year Zaméla, THE POÏZ of ephemeral routes, has decided to take her first holiday of the year in Terre Gaillarde! And it's in Turenne that she's decided to put down her bags from Sunday 20 April to Sunday 11 May 2025 inclusive! The route "Les deniers de la vicomté en danger! " is 5km long. Allow 2h to 3h for the walk and good shoes (forest passage, terrain 4/5).

• "Expedition la Gaillarde": Go to the Tourist Office to pick up your logbook FREE OF CHARGE! Then set off on your adventure
• Escape Game Le Manoir Hanté in Allassac proposed by the Pays d'Art et d'Histoire Vézère Ardoise: One hundred years ago, when the Manoir des Tours was a school, some thieving pupils stole the gold slate, the school treasure! You've got 45 minutes to help the ghost teachers recover it and allow their souls to finally rest! Book on 05 55 24 08 80 (Brive tourisme). Price: €60 per team. On 28, 29 and 30 April at 9.30am, 11am, 1.30pm, 3pm and 4.30pm.

If you have a sweet tooth :

• Easter at theAquarium du Périgord Noir:Come and celebrate Easter and leave with unforgettable family memories!One tablet will be offered for every ticket purchased for children under 12. Information on 05 53 07 10 74
• Come and celebrate Easter at the BOVETTI Chocolate Museum in Terrasson with an egg hunt on 20 and 21 April.
  Information on 05.53.51.81.53
• Markets: There's plenty to discover in the Pays Gaillard. Take advantage of the many markets to discover new products, new recipes and indulge yourself: be a gourmet! You can find the calendar of our markets in our dedicated section.

• Cooking with the family
  Once you've stocked up on local produce at one of our markets, you can discover or introduce your children and grandchildren to some hearty dishes such as mique, millassou and boulegou, which are sure to satisfy even the most demanding gourmets. Check out our video tutorials in the section: Cooking gaillardes recipes.

If you're curious :

• The Pays d'Art et d'Histoire Vézère-Ardoise offers a trip between Allassac and Uzerche to find out all about the history of this line that changed the life of the region: When were the railways built in Corrèze? Why does the line follow the Vézère valley? How were tunnels bored and bridges built?
  Tuesday 29 April at 5pm - Allassac railway station - Duration: 2 hours Charge - 20 people maximum. Price: €10 adults, €5 children up to 11 years old.
  Bookings at the Tourist Office on 05 55 24 08 80.
• Labenche Museum
  Information on 05 55 18 17 70
• Les Tours de Merle:
  Apprentice archaeologists" workshop: Monday 28 April, and Wednesdays 16 and 30 April. For an afternoon, put yourself in the shoes of an archaeologist and walk the paths of the castrum in the company of a guide, then join the excavation site set up for the occasion to unearth the secrets of the Tours de Merle!

  Archery activity: Sunday 27 April from 10.30am to 12.30pm and from 2pm to 4.30pm.

  A guided tour of "Man and Nature in the Middle Ages": Saturday 26 April at 11 a.m.

  A dramatised tour "Les Tours de Merle se la racontent": Saturday 26 April at 3pm.

• On Saturday 26 April.
  Information: 05 55 28 22 31

• The prehistoric labyrinth: Set off on an expedition to find the last surviving Cro-Magnon. Discover 25 anomalies and 7 different atmospheres: the Ice Road, the Professor's Bivouac, the Cave of Paintings, the Animal Cave, the Mirror Maze, Professor Jean Netessur's secret flats and the educational Panel Maze to find out all about the life of our ancestor.
  For further information, call 05 530 710 74
• Château de Hautefort: open every day from April.
  Information on 05 53 50 51 23
• The Château de Fénelon for the "Châteaux en Fête" event, on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 April, a re-enactment and animation of four military camps; 1st Empire, Second Empire, 1914 war and 1940 resistance with 80 extras, horses and period vehicles.
  Information on 05 53 29 81 45
• La Roque Saint Christophe: Come and experience an unforgettable adventure in the heart of our troglodytic cliffs, with a programme of fun and immersive activities for young and old.
  Monday to Sunday during the holidays:
  - Guided tours every day (except Saturday, when there are demonstrations at 11.15am, 3pm and 4pm) Guided tours every day (except Saturday, when there are demonstrations at 11.15am, 3pm and 4pm). With demonstration of lifting equipment: at 10.30am, 11.30am. Then without demonstration at 2.30pm, 3.30pm and 4.30pm.
  - Original music with Pascal: Mondays and Thursdays from 2pm to 5.30pm
  Discover the musical instruments of our ancestors and take part in a paleo concert.
  - A poetic and instructive activity about birds and their legends. "Oiseau, qu'as-tu à me dire ?" with Mélody
  Tuesdays from 2pm to 5.30pm
  - Animation on chivalry in the Middle Ages in this magical setting at the foot of the cliff.
  Wednesdays at 12 noon, 4pm and 5pm
  - Treasure hunt with Théobald le Faucon
  Friday, Saturday and Sunday all day long.
  Investigate as a family with Théobald, with adventures and a badge to win!
  Information on 05 53 50 70 45
• Le Donjon, Manoir and Jardin de la Salle
  During the Easter holidays, set off on an adventure at Le Donjon, Manoir et Jardin de la Salle! A new treasure hunt awaits young explorers: a great dragon egg hunt! As they solve the riddles, they'll receive a collector's badge featuring Flammèche, our dragon guide. And for the Easter weekend, some lucky visitors will also go home with a delicious chocolate lollipop, thanks to our gourmet partner Bovetti!
  9, 16, 20, 21, 23 and 30 April: Free workshop on "Fossils and fantastic creatures", included with admission.
  Information on 05 53 42 72 88

• Museum of the History of Medicine in Hautefort:
  A treasure hunt is on offer on Tuesday 29 April at 10am and 11am.
  Price: €5 per child.
  Information on 06 31 35 71 28

If you're an artist :

• O P'tits Chats Gaillards, organises:
  Saturday 19 April from 9.30am to 11am and Tuesday 22 April from 10am to 11.30am: Origami workshop.
  Price: €10 and 1 drink.
  Tuesday 23 April and Wednesday 30 April from 10am to 11.30am: Brooch workshop.
  Information: 06 83 10 52 35
• The Centre Culturel organises workshops(materials are provided for all activities):

  Tuesday 22 April: Déco Récup' workshop
  Create original decorative objects from recycled materials. Led by Manon Alves - Designer
  Duration: 2 hours - 10am to 12pm
  From 8 years // €15

  Tuesday 22 April: Sewing workshop
  Make a garland of colourful, patterned pennants.
  Led by Clémence Lalie
  DURATION: 2 hours 30 - 2pm to 4.30pm
  From 8 years // €10

  Wednesday 23 April: Modelling workshop
  Earth in all its forms. Imagine, draw and then explore the material: kneading, digging, stretching, deforming, adding, removing... And explore the tools: sketchers, sights... Under your fingers, modelling clay becomes matter and texture. Led by Emmanuelle Poussin
  Duration: 4 hours - 10am to 12pm and 2pm to 4pm
  Ages 6 to 8 // €20

  Thursday 24 April: African dance workshop
  Introduction to African dance to the sound of the jumbé. Led by Malick Samb
  Duration: 2 hours - From 10am to 12pm
  From 6 years // €10

  Thursday 24 April: Drawing/ Porcelain workshop
  Personalise and decorate a porcelain object, giving free rein to your imagination. Led by Charlotte Museux - Painter // Draughtswoman
  Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - 2pm to 3.30pm
  From age 7 // €15

  Friday 25 April: Felt workshop
  Make your own gri-gri. Led by Claire L.
  Duration: 2 hours - From 10am to 12pm
  From 8 years // €10

  Friday 25 April: Embroidery workshop
  Customise a fabric pouch using different embroidery stitches.
  Led by Pascale Queyroi
  Duration: 3 hours - 2pm to 5pm
  From 8 years // €10

  Monday 28 April:Jeu De Peindre workshop
  Come and discover the game of painting, where you can have fun creating whatever your brush tells you, giving free rein to your imagination. In this workshop, being yourself is natural. There are no notions of performance, success, comparison or judgement - only the pleasure of the game!
  Children, parents and grandparents welcome!
  Led by Nicolas Gey. 2 sessions to choose from
  Length: 1 hour 30 minutes - 10.30am to 12pm or 2pm to 3.30pm
  Ages 6 to 99 // €5

  Tuesday 29 April: Circus workshop
  Come and discover the circus arts!
  On the programme: juggling, acrobatics, self-expression games... Led by Thomas Birault.
  Duration: 4 hours - from 10am to 12pm and from 2pm to 4pm
  From 9 years // €20

  Wednesday 30 April: Crochet workshop
  Learn the basics of crochet and make a personalised creation.
  Led by Pascale Queyroi
  Duration: 4 hours - From 10am to 12pm and from 2pm to 4pm
  From 8 years // €20

  Wednesday 30 April: Calligraphy / Illumination workshop
  Illuminated dragon. Discover the techniques of medieval illumination: create an illumination on imitation parchment paper, apply copper leaf and paint with a brush.
  Led by Flora Aubrun
  Duration: 3 hours - 2pm to 5pm
  From 8 years // €15

Bookings required by calling 05 55 74 20 51 from Monday to Friday.

If you're sporty...

• Eco Piscine d'Objat: The swimming pool is also open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday from 4.30pm to 7pm, Wednesday from 11pm to 7pm and at weekends: Saturday from 3pm to 6pm and Sunday from 9am to 1pm.
  Information on 05 55 25 82 94
• Brive swimming pool: inflatable play area at the pool.
  From 10 am to 7.30 pm (closes at 8 pm).
  Information on 05 55 74 37 27
• Planchetorte Golf Club:
  Courses open to all: adults and children aged 10 and over with loan of equipment - 8 places per course.
  - Friday 25 April from 2pm to 4pm
  - Tuesday 29 and Wednesday 30 April from 2pm to 4pm
  Information on 05 55 87 57 57
• Brive ice rink : Open Monday to Friday, 10am to 11.45am and 2.30pm to 5.15pm.
  Information on 05 55 74 34 62
• Nature Evasion for the April holidays, the park is open every day from 2pm to 7pm! Just 10 minutes from Brive, come and enjoy the sunshine with your family or friends with our 10 activities for all the family!
  Information on 06 16 99 07 95
• Base Sports Loisirs Vézère
  - Monday 28 April: 3D archery. 2pm to 4pm.
  - Wednesday 30 April: Bike Park. 2pm to 4pm.
  - Tuesday 29 April: Climbing from 2pm to 4pm. Supervised climbing activity on the Base site. Open to everyone aged 7 and over.
  Price: €16/person (children and adults).
  Information on 05 55 84 73 54
• The Complex: with its 2 5 vs Soccer pitches, 3 Squash courts. A 600 m² Laser Wars on the theme of Star Wars. Kidooland, a huge children's park with large play structures, ball pools, slides, trampolines, electric go-karts, etc. (Up to 11 years old or 1m40).
  Information on 05 55 25 02 50
• O Padle: Come and try out this new racket sport derived from tennis!
  Introductory lessons available.
  Information on 05 55 22 85 61
• JCS Karting: open 7/7 from 10am to 12pm and from 2pm to 7pm.
  Information on 05 55 73 96 22
• Station Sport Nature Vézère Monédières:
  - Monday 28 April: Disc Golf. From 10am to 12pm.
  - Tuesday 29 April: Canoe-Kayak. From 10am to 12pm.
  - Wednesday 30 April: Archery/Sarbacane and Multi-activity Challenge. From 10am to 12pm.
  From 2pm to 4pm: Egg races (from 4 years old accompanied by an adult).
  Information on 05 55 98 00 93

If you like animals...

• The Parc animalier de Gramat:Come and enjoy the Easter weekend with your family at the Parc animalier de Gramat! Take part in our great game on the trail of the golden egg hen and challenge yourself with the wooden games of La Bateleuse! Watch out, our mischievous hens have lots of surprises in store for you! The park will be open from 10am to 6.30pm.
  Information on 05 65 38 81 22.
• Reptiland offers you Wednesday 23 April from 6pm to 8pm.
  Semi-guided tour of the vivarium with presentation of different species
  - Feeding a snake
  - Contact area with a snake
  With chocolate distribution!
  Prices: adults €16 and children €11 - Places are limited to 30 people!
  Information on 05 65 37 41 00

• The city of insects : Treasure hunts and "family moments" with live insects and insect tasting! Cabinet of curiosities, over 15,000 specimens, giant cricket, anthills, vivarium, and much more!
  - 20 April: 3-5pm: Easter special with an insect quiz to share with the whole family. It's fun and everyone wins chocolate! Of course, it's Easter!
  - 22 April & 02 May: 3-5pm: The bee, sentinel of the environment. We'll be looking at solitary and social bees, their role in the environment and how the hive works. Honey tasting and candle making.
  - 25 & 30 April: 3-5pm: Easter special with an insect quiz to share with the whole family. It's fun and everyone wins chocolate! Of course, it's Easter!
  Information on 05 55 04 02 55
• The Périgord Noir aquarium:
  La maison des Geckos, an incredible new attraction in the heart of the Alligator Park, a new alligator habitat and observatory. Easter entertainment on site.
  Information on 05 53 07 10 74

  Other animal parks are open and can be viewed in our dedicated section.