The medieval capital of Périgord Noir, one of Europe s best-preserved towns.
History: Developed around a 9th-century abbey.
Highlights: Golden stone old town, Saturday market, cathedral.
Fun fact: Filming location for The Visitors and Chocolat.
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Tourist Attractions in Sarlat The Dordogne offers an extraordinary range of attractions — from the prehistoric caves of Les Eyzies to the medieval châteaux of the Dordogne Valley, from the formal gardens of Marqueyssac to the famous markets of Sarlat. This page serves as an index to all the major attractions, with links to our…
Loubressac: Complete Guide to Visiting A hilltop Plus Beaux Village with panoramic valley views. History: A hilltop village guarding the Dordogne Valley. Highlights: Panoramic views, château, peaceful streets. Fun fact: The view takes in the entire Dordogne Valley. \u2605 Plus Beaux Village \u2605 Panoramic views \u2605 15th-century château \u2605 Hilltop Planning a Dordogne trip? Browse…
Belvès: Complete Guide to Visiting Belvès is the Town of Seven Bell Towers with medieval streets. History: A medieval bastide founded in the 13th century. Highlights: Maison des Consuls, covered market, Saturday market. Fun fact: Belvès has seven bell towers visible from around the town. \u2605 Seven Bell Towers \u2605 Maison des Consuls \u2605 Medieval…
Rocamadour: Complete Guide to Visiting A dramatic cliffside pilgrimage site rising seven levels up a cliff. History: A pilgrimage site since the 12th century. Highlights: Seven sanctuaries, Black Madonna, views. Fun fact: Second most visited site in France after Mont-Saint-Michel. \u2605 Cliffside pilgrimage \u2605 Seven sanctuaries \u2605 Black Madonna \u2605 Top attraction Planning a Dordogne…
Prehistoric Caves and Grottes of the Dordogne The prehistoric caves and grottes of the Dordogne play a significant role in the history of both the area and Cro-Magnon man — the first early modern humans who lived 20,000 to 40,000 years ago. The first sample of Cro-Magnon man was discovered in Les Eyzies-de-Tayac in the…
Saint-Jean-de-Côle: Complete Guide to Visiting A Plus Beaux Village in the Périgord Vert with a 12th-century bridge. History: A village on the Côle River with a Romanesque church. Highlights: 12th-century bridge, church, Château de la Marthonie. Fun fact: The arched bridge is one of the oldest in the Dordogne. ★ Plus Beaux Village ★ 12th-century…
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