Why look for a hotel near La Roque-Gageac?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Listed among the Most Beautiful Villages of France<\/a>, La Roque-Gageac lies about ten kilometres south of Sarlat, according to the Dordogne tourist board. Its golden stone houses seem to sit on the water, backed by a huge limestone cliff. Visitors come for the troglodyte fort, the exotic garden, the gabare boat trips and that golden light photographers love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Staying on site or nearby changes everything. You enjoy the village early in the morning or at sunset, once the day visitors have left. You are also ideally placed to explore the Dordogne valley: Beynac, Castelnaud, Domme and the Marqueyssac gardens are all a short drive away. A well-located hotel near La Roque-Gageac saves you precious time: less driving, more moments on the spot. Torn between villages? See also our guide to finding a hotel near Domme<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The village has few places to stay, and they are often fully booked from spring onwards. Before booking a La Roque-Gageac hotel, it helps to know the main types of accommodation. Each has its strengths, and its limits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A riverside hotel in La Roque-Gageac charms you first with its view. Staying in the village means having the river before your eyes and doing everything on foot. On the other hand, the main street runs along a busy road, rooms are often set in old houses with modest proportions, and parking quickly becomes a headache in summer. If you enjoy a lively atmosphere and don’t plan to explore much further, it is a charming option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n More space, a kitchen, a range of budgets: the valley is full of holiday rentals and riverside campsites. For a family or a long stay, that is practical. But hotel services are limited, and many rentals require a minimum one-week stay in high season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The best compromise? A hotel in a neighbouring village, with parking, a park and a pool, a few minutes’ drive from La Roque-Gageac. That is the choice of many travellers who stay at Ch\u00e2teau de Maraval, a historic manor in C\u00e9nac-et-Saint-Julien, on the other side of the river. You visit the village at the best times of day, then return to the silence of a century-old park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Whichever hotel near La Roque-Gageac you have in mind, a few simple questions will help you avoid unpleasant surprises. Here they are, in the order our guests most often ask them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Travelling as a couple for a weekend, with family during the holidays or with friends? These criteria don’t all carry the same weight. But parking and peace and quiet almost always come out on top.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ch\u00e2teau de Maraval is a 15th-century manor with some five hundred years of history. A former Knights Templar commandery, it later housed a convent of Trappist nuns at the end of the 19th century, who made chocolate there. 16th-century wooden paintings still tell the life of Moses. The d\u00e9cor, inspired by the Roaring Twenties, pays tribute to Josephine Baker, who lived nearby at the Ch\u00e2teau des Milandes. If you are looking for a quiet hotel near La Roque-Gageac, with character and real services, the ch\u00e2teau ticks many boxes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Every room has its own personality. The Klimt and Flamenco rooms (31 m\u00b2) start from \u20ac225, the Jos\u00e9phine room (31 m\u00b2) from \u20ac265; Jos\u00e9phine and Klimt overlook the pool. For families, the Dior room sleeps two adults and two children, and the Grande Commanderie (45 m\u00b2) up to four people. For more space, the Maraval suite (57 m\u00b2) has two bedrooms and two bathrooms, while the Commanderie suite (67 m\u00b2) stands apart. These “from” prices are given for guidance only: discover all our rooms<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The heated outdoor pool nestles in the century-old park, bordered by woodland. For relaxation, the spa features a wooden sauna in the garden, a hammam and a jacuzzi. Floor massages, shiatsu or Thai, are available on request, and you can book the spa privately for \u20ac30. If wellness is at the heart of your getaway, discover our spa hotel in the Dordogne<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The ch\u00e2teau has no traditional restaurant, and that is by design. A seasonal menu by Chef Fabrice, a restaurateur in Daglan, is served in the lounges, on the terrace or in the gardens. For a special occasion, private chef Kevin Hoffmann cooks for you from \u20ac105 per person, for two to six guests. The buffet breakfast is served from 8am to 10.30am, at \u20ac25 per adult and free for children under 12. All the details are on our chef and gastronomy page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Key takeaway.<\/strong> To enjoy La Roque-Gageac without its constraints, a charming hotel a few minutes away offers the best of both worlds. At Ch\u00e2teau de Maraval: open all year, private parking with an electric vehicle charging point, pets welcome (\u20ac25 per night), check-in from 4pm and check-out at 11am, late check-out until 1pm for \u20ac50.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n Here is the plan we suggest to our guests for a relaxed, successful day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Arrive early: parking is easier and the light on the fa\u00e7ades is superb. Climb up to the troglodyte fort via the cliffside staircase (140 steps, around forty-five minutes’ visit according to the tourist board), then stroll through the linear exotic garden created by G\u00e9rard Dorin, where palms, cycads and oleanders grow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Then board a gabare for a river trip. For guidance, Gabares Norbert<\/a> sail from April to early November, from 9.30am to 6pm, for a trip of about 50 minutes, from \u20ac12.50 per adult and \u20ac9.50 per child. Check times before you go. In the afternoon, carry on to the Ch\u00e2teau de Beynac<\/a>, the Ch\u00e2teau des Milandes<\/a> or the Eyrignac gardens<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Back at the ch\u00e2teau, a session in the sauna or a swim in the heated pool, then dinner on the terrace overlooking the park. That is the spirit of a charming hotel in the Dordogne<\/a>: rich days and gentle evenings. Planning more outings? Our guides to Lascaux 4<\/a> and the Sarlat market<\/a> will help you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For spring and summer, book several weeks ahead: it is the busiest period. Autumn and winter offer a peaceful village and beautiful low light, and Ch\u00e2teau de Maraval stays open all year. For a getaway for two, take a look at our current offers<\/a>, such as “S\u00e9r\u00e9nade \u00e0 Maraval” (\u20ac349) or “Harmonie \u00e0 Maraval” (\u20ac579).<\/p>\n\n\n\n The village is best enjoyed at quiet times, all the more so when your room is waiting just a few minutes away. A well-chosen hotel near La Roque-Gageac means guaranteed parking, a park to unwind in and a heated pool after sightseeing. At Ch\u00e2teau de Maraval, history, 4-star comfort and the gentle pace of the P\u00e9rigord Noir come together. Ready to experience the valley differently? Book your stay direct<\/a> or discover the hotel and book<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can stay in the village, in a holiday rental in the valley or in a charming hotel nearby. Ch\u00e2teau de Maraval, a 4-star hotel in C\u00e9nac-et-Saint-Julien, is a few minutes’ drive from La Roque-Gageac. It offers private parking, a heated outdoor pool, a spa and rooms full of character, from \u20ac225 per night for guidance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Yes. Ch\u00e2teau de Maraval has a heated outdoor pool in its century-old park and a spa with a wooden sauna in the garden, a hammam and a jacuzzi. Floor massages, shiatsu or Thai, are available on request, and the spa can be booked privately for \u20ac30. The Jos\u00e9phine and Klimt rooms overlook the pool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Parking is mainly along the river, and spaces are scarce in summer. The easiest option is to arrive early in the morning or late in the day. By staying at a nearby hotel with private parking, such as Ch\u00e2teau de Maraval, which also has an electric vehicle charging point, you only need to park in the village for the length of your visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Allow half a day to wander the lanes, climb the 140 steps up to the troglodyte fort and explore the exotic garden. Add around fifty minutes for a gabare boat trip, available from April to early November according to the tourist board. The rest of the day can be spent at Beynac, Castelnaud or Marqueyssac.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Yes. Ch\u00e2teau de Maraval is open all year round. Winter is ideal for discovering the village in peace, enjoying the sauna and hammam, then dining at the ch\u00e2teau thanks to Chef Fabrice’s seasonal menu. 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Hotel near La Roque-Gageac: in the village or nearby?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Addresses in the heart of the village<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Guesthouses, g\u00eetes and campsites in the valley<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
A charming hotel a few minutes away, in peace and quiet<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Hotel near La Roque-Gageac: how to choose<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Ch\u00e2teau de Maraval, our hotel near La Roque-Gageac<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Rooms full of character for every stay<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Heated pool, spa and century-old park<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Dinner without getting back in the car<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Enjoying La Roque-Gageac from your hotel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Morning: the village before the crowds<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Afternoon: the river and the castles<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Evening: back to peace and quiet<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Practical information for a stay in La Roque-Gageac<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Hotel near La Roque-Gageac: when to book?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Book your hotel near La Roque-Gageac<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Frequently asked questions: hotel near La Roque-Gageac<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Where to stay near La Roque-Gageac?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Is there a hotel with a spa and pool near La Roque-Gageac?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Where to park in La Roque-Gageac?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
How long does it take to visit La Roque-Gageac?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Can you stay near La Roque-Gageac in winter?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n