Must-see nightlife in The Dordogne, Limousin & the Lot

  • L’Esplanade

    The Dordogne

    The main reason to stop in at L’Esplanade is for a terrace drink in Domme as the sun sets over the Dordogne with mind-boggling valley views. Teetering on…

  • Le Plus Que Parfait

    The Dordogne

    Cleverly located across the street from the Imperfect, the lively Pluperfect serves up a winning selection of Belgian brews, cocktails and the occasional…

  • Brasserie Michard

    Limoges

    Absolutely heaving come nightfall, this cavernous brasserie brews four beers, all under €5 a pint. Happy hour blurs into dinner once the flammekueche …

  • Bacchus

    Limoges

    Small and sophisticated, this wine bar is considerably more grown-up than many of Limoges' drinking options. There are some 200 bottles to choose from, as…

  • Le Duc Étienne

    Limoges

    Hip little bar supplying beers and late-night coffee to a pre-club crowd. In summer, punters spill onto the terrace in front of Église St-Aurélien.

  • Le Dousil

    Cahors

    Stop by this convivial bar à vins to sample a glass of the local Malbec paired with French tapas (snails!) to nibble on.

  • Nougatine

    The Dordogne

    Time for a lemon-and-sugar crêpe break? This cosy spot serves nearly 50 varieties of tea alongside sweet and savory snacks.

  • Le Chai Bordin

    The Dordogne

    Convivial hole-in-the-wall crammed with wines.

  • La Lune Poivre

    Sarlat-la-Canéda

    Sidle up to the copper bar at this local hang-out with great cocktails and occasional live music.