Marqueyssac by Candlelight
On Thursday evenings, the enchanting gardens of Marqueyssac open their gates for a special evening celebrating light, atmosphere and romance.
From 7 pm to midnight, the gardens are illuminated by no fewer than 2,000 candles and over 150 light points along the path leading from the cliffs to the waterfalls. As night falls, these thousands of lights create a magical atmosphere that beautifully showcases the gardens, the rock faces and the characteristic vegetation of Marqueyssac.
💡 Our tip: book your tickets for Marqueyssac well in advance, as Thursday evenings are very popular.
During the summer months, on Thursday evenings
From 7 pm to midnight, the gardens are illuminated by no fewer than 2,000 candles and over 150 light points along the path leading from the cliffs to the waterfalls. As night falls, these thousands of lights create a magical atmosphere that beautifully showcases the gardens, the rock faces and the characteristic vegetation of Marqueyssac.
💡 Our tip: book your tickets for Marqueyssac well in advance, as Thursday evenings are very popular.
During the summer months, on Thursday evenings
The White Picnics in Eyrignac
Every Monday evening during the summer, the magnificent Gardens of Eyrignac are transformed into an open-air party venue in the heart of the Périgord Noir.
As soon as the sun sets, come dressed all in white to share a picnic in the Jardin Blanc, in a festive and friendly atmosphere. DJ sets, live saxophone music, illuminations and a dance floor under the stars set the tone for the evening, before a spectacular fireworks display brings the night to a close.
An unmissable summer event in the Périgord Noir, to be enjoyed with family or friends.
✨ Our tip: bring your own picnic or book your picnic basket directly with Eyrignac!
Every Monday evening in summer
As soon as the sun sets, come dressed all in white to share a picnic in the Jardin Blanc, in a festive and friendly atmosphere. DJ sets, live saxophone music, illuminations and a dance floor under the stars set the tone for the evening, before a spectacular fireworks display brings the night to a close.
An unmissable summer event in the Périgord Noir, to be enjoyed with family or friends.
✨ Our tip: bring your own picnic or book your picnic basket directly with Eyrignac!
Every Monday evening in summer
Châteaux Puymartin – Bal des Dames Blanches
For one evening, the Château de Puymartin is transformed into a magical, fairy-tale world, complete with illuminations, shows and entertainment.
Enjoy a festive evening in the château’s grounds and halls, with enchanting parades, fantastical characters, entertainment and fireworks. As night falls, let yourself be transported into the mysterious world of the ‘Bal des Dames Blanches’, a poetic spectacle to enjoy with family or friends.
✨ Our tip: we recommend having dinner at the château or nearby before the event begins, so you can make the most of this wonderful evening.
🪄In summer – Tuesday evenings
Enjoy a festive evening in the château’s grounds and halls, with enchanting parades, fantastical characters, entertainment and fireworks. As night falls, let yourself be transported into the mysterious world of the ‘Bal des Dames Blanches’, a poetic spectacle to enjoy with family or friends.
✨ Our tip: we recommend having dinner at the château or nearby before the event begins, so you can make the most of this wonderful evening.
🪄In summer – Tuesday evenings
‘Mysteries & Lights’ Evening at Commarque Castle
A magical summer evening in a centuries-old fortress
This summer, for the first time in centuries, the impressive Château de Commarque will be illuminated in the evening, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Discover the medieval fortress showcased by an exceptional light display and enjoy a convivial evening in the company of local craftspeople, food trucks, wooden games and music.
Explore the fortress, admire the lighting display, the craft market and the entertainment.
At around 10.30 pm, a light show accompanied by fireworks is scheduled.
💡 Our tip: book in advance and take the time to enjoy a snack and a drink in front of the illuminated château
Wednesday evenings in summer
This summer, for the first time in centuries, the impressive Château de Commarque will be illuminated in the evening, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Discover the medieval fortress showcased by an exceptional light display and enjoy a convivial evening in the company of local craftspeople, food trucks, wooden games and music.
Explore the fortress, admire the lighting display, the craft market and the entertainment.
At around 10.30 pm, a light show accompanied by fireworks is scheduled.
💡 Our tip: book in advance and take the time to enjoy a snack and a drink in front of the illuminated château
Wednesday evenings in summer