More about us
More about us
In order to increase the number of visitors to its sites and optimize its economic results, the Conseil Départemental de la Dordogne has created a local semi-public company dedicated to tourism management.
Created in 1998, the mission of Semitour Périgord is to develop and promote the rich cultural, natural and tourist heritage of the Dordogne.
Our values
Sharing and promoting
Semitour is committed to sharing, preserving and developing the various cultural and heritage sites it manages in a sustainable way, so that everyone can fully enjoy their treasures.
Bringing together
Our ambition is to create a synergy between the various players in the tourism sector: Atout France, CRT Nouvelle-Aquitaine, ARGAT, CDT Dordogne Périgord, tourist offices, Grands Sites du Périgord, Evasion Sud-Ouest, CARP, FFTS, etc. Together, we are developing a complete and diversified tourist offer, pooling our resources and promoting the region in an attractive way.
Getting involved
In partnership with the State, the Region, the Département and local partners (ADEME, etc.), we make every effort to make our sites accessible to all, with adapted facilities, as demonstrated by our Tourism and Disability label. The Lascaux Fund also develops solidarity initiatives for people who do not have access to culture. In terms of environmental responsibility, we make visitors aware of the need to respect the environment through initiatives such as the NF Environnement, the Vézère Valley eco-tourism label and the Accueil Vélo classification.
Our expertise
Operation
Semitour Périgord manages a number of cultural, accommodation and leisure sites.
We are committed to preserving this exceptional heritage, while breathing new life into it by organising a wide range of cultural events.
Our aim is to preserve the authenticity and richness of each site and to guarantee its attractiveness in order to promote tourism in the Dordogne in a sustainable way.
Reception and mediation
Our staff develop innovative teaching tools to make visits interactive and educational.
In collaboration with the educational officers of the Inspection Academique, we are pleased to offer educational programmes for all our sites on the ADAGE platform.
Innovation
Innovation is at the heart of our strategy. We integrate new technologies to enhance the visitor experience.
Our dedicated scenography and museography teams create unique interactive media that immerse visitors in unforgettable experiences.
Promotion
We work with the media, influencers and local partners to increase the visibility of our sites.
We regularly attend trade fairs to promote our tourism offer and make strategic contacts.
Our communication campaigns are designed to showcase the richness of our sites and attract a wide national and international audience.
Products
Our boutiques offer a selection of products inspired by our emblematic sites, chosen to reflect the authenticity and richness of the Périgord.
L’Atelier des Fac-Similés du Périgord, a subsidiary of Semitour Périgord, is a “living heritage” company specialising in the production of facsimiles, art objects and any other work that needs to be faithfully reproduced for conservation or distribution throughout the world.
Marketing
We support our customers before, during and after their visit, whether on our sites or through our online ticketing service.
For professionals, a multilingual team is available to welcome groups and associations, school groups, tourism professionals and company managers. We can help you organise your seminars and personalised tourist breaks.
Our dedicated team will ensure the success of your events by proposing tailor-made solutions adapted to your specific needs, including the privatisation of rooms and entertainment.
Animal Management
Semitour manages an animal park with mammals associated with prehistory such as wolves, aurochs, horses and bison.
A team of professional keepers look after the daily welfare of these animals, enriching the visitor experience.
Lascaux Endowment Fund
The Lascaux Foundation, a non-profit organisation, develops initiatives in solidarity with the less fortunate.
Thanks to the generosity of its patrons, the Fund was created in 2018 to implement and support all activities of general interest that contribute to the national and international reputation of the Lascaux Caves.