Self-titled as the "Unfinished Louvre in Périgord", this château combines medieval fortifications with an incomplete Renaissance palace.
Chateau de Lanquais, Lanquis
Unfinished Louvre in Périgord
Built by the architects who designed the Louvre, the catholic-style palace was apparently attacked by Protestants during construction, leaving its façade badly damaged. The building works were never completed. Two of its impressive rooms have been converted into bedrooms where guests can stay
Things to do nearby
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Foret des Singes Wildlife Park, Rocamadour
See the endangered Barbary Macaque roaming in this wildlife park
This wildlife park is dedicated to the Barbary Macaque monkey who roams free in the 20 hectares of woodland.
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Brantome Police Horses & Friends
Enjoy a tour of this home for retired British police horses, north of Brantôme
Brantôme Police Horses provides care and rehabilitation for many horses and ponies alongside donkeys, dogs, cats, sheep, goats and chickens. Situated in the heart of the countryside, just ten minutes north of Brantôme.
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La Foret des Ecureuils Adventure Park, Sarlat-la-Caneda
The "forest of squirrels" near Sarlat offers tree-top adventures
From tree climbing to paintballing and even via ferrata, the Foret des Ecureuils Adventure Park has plenty of offer all ages.
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Le Petit Train de Rocamadour, Rocamadour
Train tour from the car park to the centre of Rocamadour
In true French style Le Petit Train will take you on your short journey from the bottom of Rocamadour to the town centre above you.
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CANOEric, Le Bugue
Canoeing and kayaking down the Vereze valley in the heart of the Dordogne
Easy canoeing for everybody. You can navigate with family or friends in peace. You’ll be given a solid equipment, stable canoes and buoyancy aids.
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Brantome Canoe, Brantome
Discover the Dronne river by canoe, paddle board or try something completely different!
Not only can you take a relaxing journey down the Dronne river in a canoe but you can try your hand at stand up paddle boarding or take to the cliffs and trees for some adventure above ground.
Restaurants nearby
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La Chartreuse du Bignac Restaurant, St Nexans
Gourmet restaurant with indoor & terrace dining located in an rural 17th century building
The dining rooms allow for views of the surrounding vineyards and rolling hills. Drinks can also be enjoyed in the small library or among the chestnut trees.
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Hostellerie de Plaisance Restaurant, Saint Emilion
Michelin starred gourmet restaurant overlooking Saint-Emilion
This elegant and sophisticated two Michelin star restaurant offers creative dishes designed by chef Cédric Béchade, who plays with colours and textures in his cuisine.
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Logis de la Cadene Restaurant, Saint Emilion
Contemporary French restaurant in the centre of a charming medieval town
Founded in 1848, this restaurant is one of the oldest in the town of Saint-Émilion, a UNESCO World Heritage site. French creative cuisine is served in its terrace and three dining rooms, accompanied by wines from the region.
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La Toque Blanche Restaurant, Pujols
Michelin-starred restaurant with amazing views.
At this Michelin-starred restaurant, the chef, Jean-Baptiste Fabre, will introduce you to authentic cuisine based on the taste and flavours of seasonal produce. The restaurant has an exceptional position, offering a panoramic view of the 18th century medieval village of Pujols.
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Le Clos Mirande Restaurant, Saint Emilion
A contemporary French cuisine restaurant and a traditional bistro near Saint-Emilion
This restaurant offers various possibilities for dining in the same place: a fine restaurant serving modern French cuisine, a bistro with local and seasonal dishes, and a tea room. There is also a beautiful sunny garden overlooking the vineyards.
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Eleonore Restaurant, Monpazier
'Haute cuisine' in an intimate, inviting location
Part of the successful Edward 1er Hotel, the restaurant has a lot to live up to. Welcoming and professional staff greet you into the small 28 seat dining room and you are sure to be delighted by the experience and attention to detail from start to finish.
Sights nearby
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Chateau de Lanquais, Couze-et-Saint-Front
Medieval & Renaissance style chateau in the heart of Dordogne
Self-titled as the "Unfinished Louvre in Périgord", this château combines medieval fortifications with an incomplete Renaissance palace.
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Moulin de la Rouzique Papermaking Mill & Museum, Couze-et-Saint-Front
Paper-making mill & museum in the pretty village of Couze-et-Saint-Front
In the paper-making village of Couze-et-Saint-Front, this traditional mill still makes paper by hand.
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Chapelle Saint Front de Colubri, Lalinde
Chapel dedicated to Saint Front that dates back to the 8th century
Although it is believed to have dated back to the eighth century, Father Goustat wrote in 1883 that this building could date back to VIII, XI or even the fourteenth century. It has been repeatedly destroyed and rebuilt in part or in whole over the years.
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Eglise Saint Hilaire, Tremolat
Beautifully restored 12th century church on the outskirts of town
This church in very bad condition after the war, and so it was lovingly restored in the 1950s by the locals of the town who were very attached to its heritage.
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Eglise Saint Nicolas, Tremolat
A restored church originating in 9th century in the heart of the town
Trémolat's first church was built in the 9th century and now today all that remains of the original work are two arches, north and south of the nave at the intersection of the transept.
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Chateau de Monbazillac, Monbazillac
16th century château surrounded by vineyards
This 16th-century château combines medieval defensive fortifications and Renaissance exuberance.
Towns nearby
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Couze-et-Saint-Front, Perigord Pourpre
Sitting on the Dordogne and Couze rivers, east of Bergerac
Couze used to be a paper-making village and a number of its old mills are still in existence, using the power of the Couze river to turn the water wheel.
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Lalinde, Perigord Pourpre
The first English bastide town and an important historical military site
Founded in 1261, Lalinde was the first English bastide. Situated on the banks of the Dorgdogne, the town is also crossed by the Canal de Lalinde, constructed to bypass the dangerous rapids of Grand Thoret.
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Trémolat, Perigord Noir
Charming village set amongst the green fields and vineyards of Bergerac
Trémolat was originally home to a 6th century hermit, Saint-Cybard, before monks built their monastery here in the 9th century.
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Bergerac, Perigord Pourpre
On the banks of the River Dordogne nearly 120km east of the city of Bordeaux
The largest town in the area, Bergerac, still retains a quaint old feel, with a change in pace in the summer months.
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Cadouin, Perigord Noir
Pretty medieval village featuring a 12th Century abbey in the east of the Dordogne
A small but beautiful medieval village built around the Cadoudin Abbey, constructed by the Cistercians in the 12th century. It's situated very close to the neighbouring larger town of Le Buisson de Cadouin
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Limeuil, Perigord Pourpre
A pretty hill top village where the Dordogne river meets the Vézère river
Limeuil is a picturesque old village which features on the list of 'Les Plus Beaux Villages de France'. It has a pretty park on the top of the hill and some ruins from its medieval past.



























