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Discover the Périgord Noir
Discover the “Périgord Noir” in Dordogne…
Visits to Terrasson Lavilledieu
Want to visit the Vézère valley in an original way? Our volunteer GREETER guides and lovers of their territory will make you discover our territory as you would never have seen it!
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The Jardins de l’Imaginaire
The Jardins de l’Imaginaire, a unique site in France and Europe, invites you to one of the most beautiful trips in Périgord Noir, nested in the very heart of the ancient town of Terrasson-Lavilledieu, overlooking the Vézère valley.
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The “Vézère” gabarre (traditional river boat)
Discover the history of the “gabarriers” and Terrasson along a river trip of about 40 minutes.
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The Bovetti Chocolate Museum
Mr Valter Bovetti, master chocolate maker, shares the secrets of chocolate making.
The Cliff of Malpas
A majestic natural space extending over 300 m. The cliffside path offers incomparable overhanging views.
Saint Sour Church
The architectural complex was originally an abbey. After widespread degradation, several reconstruction projects were undertaken. Take your time and enjoy the rosettes and stained-glass windows, including those that recall Saint Sour’s legend.
Cluzeaux
Several cluzeaux (artificial caves or rock shelters) around the ancient city are open for visit (for free). Cluzeaux are full of mystery and charm: were they dug to protect the population during Viking invasions? … or maybe as a pantry?…
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Stalls and stores
Come and discover the 15 shops of our ancient city: ceramist, seamstress, jewellery, glass blower, local products, painters, period costumes photos, interior decorator, ceramic creations, sculptors, arts and crafts..
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The Square of Conventionnel Bouquier
Gabriel Bouquier was part of the Third State which voted for the death of Louis XVI. His house, listed as a Historic Monument with its Renaissance façade, sits at the foot of the abbey. The Square of Conventionnel Bouquier is the central place of the ancient city and home to various concerts and the Video Mapping in summer.
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Traditional market
The traditional market is held every Thursday morning all-year-round around the Vézère’s basin. From December to March, goose and truffle markets are underway at the Vitrine de Périgord.
Local activities
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Condat-sur-Vézère
Very nice village, 2 km from the campsite, where the Coly River flows into the Vèzere River. This is the starting point for many hiking trails.
photo credits : Lascaux
The Caves of Lascaux
A complete and unpublished replica traces the discovery of the famous ornate cave.
photo credits : C.Gerigk
Padirac Chasm
The first cave in France and one of the most fascinating to explore in Europe.
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The anes’rient
Come and discover Dordogne’s nature, in the heart of the Périgord Noir, perched on the back of a donkey or at its side!
Completely natural stay
- Hiking, cycling, horseback riding, and extreme sports
Numerous hiking and walking tours are possible. Tours available for all levels. - Bicycle tours : discover nearby tours.
- Horseback riding : many trails and routes nearby.
Contact the EQUI LIBERTE association for horse riding. - Zipline, tree climbing, paintball, via ferrata to the “Foret des écureuils“.
- Would you like to see nature from above ? With Rêve parapente : flights are made on the Dordogne area because winds in the Vézère valley tend to be too weak. Departures available from Souillac or Martel.
- Longing for that adrenaline rush ? How about a parachute jump ? Check out CHUTE LIBRE.
photo credits : T. Lambelin
To go further…
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