Discover dordogne
Topic | Walks |
Departure | PERIGUEUX (24) |
Details | Discover Dordogne's towns and villages |
Discover the town of Saint-Jean-de-Cole
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Saint-Jean-de-Cole is a medieval village in the 20th century. It is listed one of the most beautiful villages in France. it has a population of 340 people living on 1236 ha of land though this village is active, thanks to its post office, primary school, chemist's shop, grocery shop, restaurants, hotel, art galleries, hunting and fishing societies and various craft industries.
Finally, one of the finest quartz field (pure at 99,8%) is located here.
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Discover the town of Daglan
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In the heart of Black Perigord, near Quercy, seven villages of Perigord located in the valley and hills of Ceou are welcoming you.
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Discover the town of Varaignes
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In the heart of Varaignes, the 'Atelier-Musée des Tisserands et de la Charentaise' recreates the past of the textile industry located in the Perigord Mimousin region, the place of birth of the famous 'Charentaise slippers'. The workshop is located in a Renaissance castel and shows the making of the famous charentaise slippers.
On the site called 'lud'eau vive' you will see many old hydraulic machines such as wheels, gears, millstones, hammers, hydraulic rams, norias, windmills still in working order showing the energy heritage of the past.
Opening hours every afternoon in July and August from 2.30pm until 6.30 pm, guided tour on Wednesdays around the site and explanations on the machines etc.
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The great Templar's site of Domme
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In 1307, Domme was a Templar's place. The gate of the tower was a templar's prison. On these walls, monks will engrave seven pictures: the spiritual treasure of the Templars.
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Discover montpon-menesterol
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The region of Montpon-Ménestérol located in the Isle Valley in Perigord is welcoming you on its green haven.
9 villages located on this land offer a large choice of activities such as:
- Rambling
- Water sports
- Shopping for local food
- Market etc...
There is also a great choice of accommodation such as hotels, campings, self-catering, cottages etc. If you are looking for authenticity, simplicity and conviviality then the Montpon-Ménestérol area is the perfect place for you.
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- 1 Museum
- 6 Monuments
Tours
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