Arrondissement of Périgueux

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Arrondissement de Périgueux Essentials

The Arrondissement de Périgueux is defined by the Byzantine-inspired domes of the Cathédrale Saint-Front, a UNESCO World Heritage site. This collection highlights the architectural evolution of the Périgord Blanc, from the 12th-century ruins of Château Barrière to the 19th-century Neo-Renaissance Château Magne. The list features diverse historical landmarks, including the Neo-Moorish Masonic Lodge, the ancestral fortress of the Counts of Périgord at Grignols, and various private estates that showcase the region's medieval and Renaissance legacy.

Arrondissement de Périgueux Essentials — Map

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Périgueux Cathedral

Périgueux Cathedral is a Catholic church located in the city of Périgueux, France. A cathedral since 1669, it is dedicated to Saint Front.

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Château de l'Herm

Château de l'Herm is a castle in the commune of Rouffignac-Saint-Cernin-de-Reilhac in the department of Dordogne in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine…

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Loge Maçonnique

A 19th-century Masonic temple featuring distinctive Neo-Moorish architecture and orientalist decorative elements.

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Château de Rognac

The Château de Rognac is a castle converted to a château and mill in the commune of Bassillac, Dordogne, France.The site is privately owned…

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Château de Grignols

A 13th-century fortress that served as the ancestral home of the Counts of Périgord, featuring a medieval keep and Renaissance-era modifications.

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Château Barrière

Remains of a 12th-century castle built on Gallo-Roman foundations. It features a 15th-century Gothic doorway and was destroyed during the Wars of Religion.

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Château Magne

A 19th-century Neo-Renaissance residence in Trélissac, built for Napoleon III's minister Pierre Magne.

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Hôtel de la Préfecture

A 19th-century administrative building constructed in the Second Empire style, serving as the official seat of the Dordogne department.

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Château d'Aubeterre

A former strategic fortress overlooking the Dronne valley, featuring medieval defensive ruins in the village of Aubeterre-sur-Dronne.

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Hôtel de Sallegourde

A 15th-century Renaissance mansion in Périgueux featuring a polygonal tower and late medieval architectural details.

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Château de Mauriac

The Château de Mauriac is a château in Dordogne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. It is listed as a Monument historique.

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Château de Fayolle

The Château de Fayolle is a château in Tocane-Saint-Apre, Dordogne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France.

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