A beautiful medieval village at the confluence of two rivers.
History: Strategic riverside village since Roman times.
Highlights: Panoramic Gardens, river confluence, medieval streets.
Fun fact: The confluence is one of the most photographed river views.
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Curemonte: Complete Guide to Visiting A striking ridge-top village with three castles and two churches. History: Defensive castles from the 12th-15th centuries. Highlights: Three castles, two churches, panoramic views. Fun fact: Several French films have been shot here. \u2605 Three castles \u2605 Two churches \u2605 Ridge-top \u2605 Film location Planning a Dordogne trip? Browse all…
The Hanging Gardens of Marqueyssac: Complete Guide The Hanging Gardens of Marqueyssac are unique gardens suspended high above the Dordogne River on a rocky outcrop. Set in the grounds of a 17th-century château, they offer over 6 km of cliffside walks and one of the most spectacular panoramic views in the Dordogne Valley. They are…
Collonges-la-Rouge: Complete Guide to Visiting Built entirely from red sandstone, one of the original Plus Beaux Villages. History: One of the first classified in 1981. Highlights: Red sandstone, Romanesque church, turreted mansions. Fun fact: The village has 25 towers all in red sandstone. \u2605 Red sandstone \u2605 Plus Beaux Village \u2605 Turreted mansions \u2605 Romanesque…
Souillac: Complete Guide to Visiting A historic market town on the Dordogne River with a Romanesque abbey. History: A pilgrimage stop on the road to Compostela. Highlights: Sainte-Marie Abbey, river, Château de Fénelon. Fun fact: One of the finest Romanesque tympanums in France. \u2605 Romanesque abbey \u2605 Dordogne River \u2605 Pilgrimage stop \u2605 Gateway Planning…
The Gardens of Château de Eyrignac: Complete Guide The Gardens of Château de Eyrignac are magnificent formal topiary gardens set around a beautiful manor house near Salignac, north-east of Sarlat. With over 300 sculpted plants spread across five distinct garden areas, they are among the finest examples of French topiary art in the Dordogne. History…
Autoire: Complete Guide to Visiting Nestled in a natural cirque of limestone cliffs, Autoire is one of France most beautiful villages. History: Classified among Les Plus Beaux Villages de France. Highlights: 30m Cascade d Autoire waterfall, Château de Limargue. Fun fact: The waterfall is most spectacular in spring when snowmelt feeds the stream. \u2605 Plus…
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