Gramat wildlife park: in the Causse du Quercy Regional Natural Park you'll find numerous wild and domestic species from the temperate areas.
You'll enjoy visiting the Rocher des Aigles (Eagles'rock). After visiting the bird house, you'll attend the show of the eagles flying above the esplanade and the canyon.
In Rocamadour too, go to La Forêt des Singes (Monkeys Forest).A colony of barbary monkeys live there in a vast space of woodland. Walking through the park you'll meet them either in groups or single. They love claiming for pop corn that the children can buy at the entrance of the park. It is possible to attend their feeding by keepers who can also give details on the monkeys' way of life.
Tree-top circuits are highly appreciated by children. There are some close to Rocamadour and to Sarlat as well.
Cougnac caves are located near Gourdon. They are remarkable for their myriads of stalactites (soda-straw concretions) and their superb gallery of paintings.
Access to the the various chambers of Lacave caves is gained by riding a small train for a short time and walking up a few stairs. Then you can admire the many concretions mirroring in the underground lakes.
Le gouffre de Padirac (Padirac chasm) is a worldwide-known site. Its vast chambers, high vaults and its gigantic geological columns and sculptures will take your breath away. worth the candle.
In full season though, you'll need patience because of the crowds queuing up,so it is best to book