Discovering france’s most beautiful villages

Located on the banks of the Dordogne river, Carennac is a small, charming village whose white-stoned houses with sculpted windows regroup around a priory founded in the 11th century. You can find a small guide at the tourism office.

9Km away, you will find the medieval village of Loubressac.  On the way to the village, notice the magnificent view-point. Loubressac seems to hang from a vertiginous pic overlooking the Dordogne & Bave valleys. Several walking trails allowing the visitor to discover fountains and dolmens originate in Loubressac  and lead to the nearby "causse".

Located 2,5Km fromLoubressac,  Autoire is a village which is at least 8 century old, presenting a lot of character with narrow streets,  half-timbered houses around a fountain, ancient houses with corbels and turrets. From a view-point behind the church, one can admire the mill of Limargue and the circle of cliffs surrounding the village. A magnificent watefall is above the village.

5Km from Autoire lies the Castle of Montal,  jewel of the French Renaissance, with a unique sculpted decor. Erected between 1519 &1534 by Jeanne de Balsac, the castle is beautifully furnished and was restored at the beginning of the 20th century.