Home to a magnificent fortified Romanesque abbey church.
History: 12th-century abbey fortified in the Hundred Years War.
Highlights: Fortified abbey church, village, countryside.
Fun fact: Built as both a church and a fortress.
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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…
Châteaux in the Dordogne: France’s Most Beautiful Fortresses The Dordogne Valley is often referred to as the ‘Valley of the 5 Châteaux’. This scenic stretch features five historic châteaux visible from the river or nearby viewpoints, many dating from the Hundred Years’ War era. The two most impressive are Château de Beynac and Château de…
Château de Hautefort: Complete Guide to Visiting Château de Hautefort is one of the most magnificent Renaissance châteaux in the Dordogne, set on a hilltop in the Auvézère Valley with formal French gardens and panoramic views. Unlike the medieval fortresses of the Dordogne Valley, Hautefort was transformed into an elegant classical residence, earning it the…
Gardens of Château Hautefort: Complete Guide The formal French gardens of Château Hautefort are classified among the Notable Gardens of France. Designed by the famous landscape architect Count de Choulot in 1853, they surround the château with elegant geometric parterres, manicured topiary, and terraced walks with panoramic views over the Auvézère Valley. History There have…
Château de Beynac: Complete Guide to Visiting Château de Beynac is one of the most dramatic and best-preserved medieval fortresses in France, perched on a 150-metre cliff directly above the Dordogne River. The château dominates the village of Beynac-et-Cazenac below and offers panoramic views over the valley. History Built in the 12th century by the…
Tourist Attractions in Les Eyzies: Complete Guide Les Eyzies-de-Tayac is the world capital of prehistory. Surrounded by cliffs dotted with cave entrances and rock shelters, this small village is the best place in the world to explore the origins of humankind. The first Cro-Magnon skeleton was discovered here in 1868, and the National Museum of…
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