The village of Le Bugue, at the gates of the Vézère, opens onto the Vallée de l'Homme.

DEG_Marché_Le Bugue_August22©Agence Urope (43)

Crossed by the Vézère, the Bugue is arranged like an amphitheater on the slope of a rich hill. The village has been renowned for more than 8 centuries for its Brive market who holds Tuesday morning. Due to its atmosphere and the products offered, it has become the meeting point not to be missed during your stay in Black Périgord ! It is in Bugue that you can visit the cave of Bara-Bahau, one of the decorated caves of the Vézère valley.

Le Bugue is the ultimate family destination!

There you can discover the largest private freshwater aquarium in Europe: TheAquarium of Périgord Noir. THE Labyrinth Prehistoric invites you to become explorers in search of the last Cro-Magnon man and immerses you in the world of the Ice Age with mammoths and animated prehistoric deer. You can also cross the ages and return to 1900 by visiting the Parc du Bournat.

You are athletic ? So much the better !


Take to the skies on the first aerial and urban course in France: The Big Bird, with its 57 agility challenges and challenges! For the less adventurous, the 18-hole miniature golf course, Jungle Golf, will offer you a moment of relaxation in a site surrounded by lush nature. Two canoe bases located in the village will allow you to discover the Vézère valley from a different angle.

Want a breath of fresh air? Hike from Le Bugue

From the village, you can start two loops de hiking :

  • Cingle Loop
  • Cabin loop

and Moutain Biking it is possible to browse:

  • Cingle Loop
  • Cabin Loop

Le Bugue comes alive all year round!

For several years, on Pentecost weekend, Le Bugue has become the capital of circus and the arts, with the Brikabrak Festival. In October, discover the authenticity, traditions and quality of products from Périgord Noir with the Fête du Terroir and traditions. In August, the city comes alive for a week for the Saint-Louis festival.

The little extras of the village of Bugue

Le Bugue motorhome area

Bugue Town Hall

Bugue Town Hall
Town Hall Square
24 260 The Bug
Tel. 05 53 02 75 80
Bugue website
Bugue library website

Was this content useful to you?