Discover and book the top Dordogne sights
The site includes human remains, stone tools, & early cultural artifacts
The Pataud Shelter (or Arbi Aptaud) is one of the few prehistoric sites in the area which also shows how it has been dug and the archaeological techniques used.
Masterpiece of Romanesque architecture
Founded by Saint Didier in the 7th century, this abbey really didn't flourish until the 11th century when the town was linked to the Anney of Cluny.
Water gardens with lush vegetation in the heart of Perigord Noir
Set within three hectares the water gardens in Carsac-Aillac offer a new place to walk that will delight young and old, tourists and locals.
Medieval castle perched high above the pretty town of Belves
Treat yourself to an intriguing discovery with this intimate and charming medieval castle. Walk in the garden and enjoy unforgettable views of the Nauze valley.
A prehistoric park that gives an insight into how our ancestors lived
The walk through this park will take you past rock shelters, caves and dwellings where a great number of tools and weapons, dating back over 12,000, have been discovered.
Grand troglodyte house decorated in medieval fashion
This is an impressive honey-stoned troglodyte house built within large cave shelters. Its relatively modest exterior disguises the space within, which is decorated in a grand style, with original medieval furniture and tapestries.
Climb the honey-stone tower of these ruins for wonderful views
It is thought that the keep at Commarque was originally founded by two abbots in the 12th century. Its ruins, built into the cliff face, have undergone some extensive restoration work over the last 50 years.
Stunning 16th century château and 'remarkable gardens'
The medieval fortress of Château de Losse overlooks the Vézère river and has a very unique and interesting history.
A small museum dedicated to the resistance & Cahors during WW2
Spread over three levels this museums tells many stories of resistance efforts, concentration camps and the part the Cahors played in the liberation of France.
14th-century cloisters & home to a sparkling white wine
The monks originally lived just outside Saint-Emilion, but in 1338 they obtained permission from the Pope to establish a monastery within the walls. The cloister was built in the 14th-century.
A distillery that houses a good display of brandy making products
Learn more about making liqueurs in this traditional distillery.
Medieval and Renaissance châteaux combined
This château is the combination of two castles, a medieval one dating to the 13th century and a Renaissance palace dating to the 16th century.
A centre for eduction & an introduction into the Vereze Valley & prehistory
Opened in July 2010, located near the National Museum of Prehistory, it aims to enhance and make accessible to all audiences the universal heritage of the Vézère valley, rich in many important prehistoric sites.
Incredible collection of prehistoric paintings of bison, mammoths and horses
The prehistoric paintings in the Font-de-Gaume caves near Les Eyzies-de-Tayac were discovered at the turn of the 20th century by Denis Peyrony.
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.
One of the world's most important museums on prehistoric times
The remains of the Château de Tayac built into the side of the cliff, have been transformed into a museum in a modern style by Jean-Pierre Buffi.
Rare example of prehistoric engravings of fish
This rock shelter was discovered in the late 19th century, but its fascinating engravings of prehistoric fish were not identified for some 20 years.
Red brick fortified castle originating in the 13th-century
Not to be confused with the Château de Castelnaud, this château close to Brenetoux stands as an incredible example of a fortified castle, with a combination of architecture from the 13th-century through to the 17th-century.