Heritage sites in Dordogne

Heritage Sites of Dordogne

Dordogne’s heritage spans millennia, from the Upper Paleolithic animal paintings of the UNESCO-listed Lascaux and Rouffignac caves to the Byzantine-inspired domes of Périgueux Cathedral. The region is defined by its defensive and residential architecture, featuring medieval fortresses like the Château de Losse and refined Renaissance estates such as Hautefort and Puyguilhem. These sites preserve a dense history of human occupation, showcasing architectural evolutions from prehistoric engravings and 13th-century bastide structures to the Louis XIII style of Château de Sauvebœuf.

Heritage Sites of Dordogne — Map

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Lascaux Caves

Monumental prehistoric art site containing Upper Paleolithic paintings and engravings primarily of animals. This UNESCO World Heritage site features ancient artistic expressions dating back 17,000 to 22,000 years.

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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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Rouffignac Cave

The Rouffignac cave, in the French commune of Rouffignac-Saint-Cernin-de-Reilhac in the Dordogne département, contains over 250 engravings…

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Château de Hautefort

The Château de Hautefort is a French château and gardens located in the town of Hautefort in the Dordogne.

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Château de Puyguilhem

The Château de Puyguilhem, also called Puyguilhem Castle, is a château in the commune of Villars in north of the Dordogne, France.

Henk Monster / cc-by-3.0

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Château de Losse

Renaissance castle and former medieval fortress featuring 16th-century architecture and gardens designated as Jardins Remarquables. The site contains a significant collection of period furniture and defensive structures adapted for early firearms.

Léo Drouyn / Public domain

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Maison du Chapître

A 13th-century former tithe barn located in the bastide of Monpazier. This historic stone building was used to store agricultural taxes collected by the church.

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Loge Maçonnique

A Masonic temple in Périgueux, noted for its historical architecture and status as a protected monument in the Dordogne region.

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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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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…

Père Igor / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Château de la Gaubertie

A château in Saint-Martin-des-Combes featuring a blend of late medieval architecture and 19th-century restorations. It is officially listed as a Monument Historique.

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Château d'Aucors

The Château d'Aucors is a Périgord manor house located in the commune of Beaussac, in the Dordogne département, in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine…

Michel Chanaud / cc-by-sa-3.0

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Château de Sauvebœuf

17th-century castle built in the Louis XIII style featuring a museum of prehistory and archaeology. The site also provides guest accommodations in bed and breakfasts and gites.

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Château du Lieu-Dieu

Château du Lieu-Dieu is a château in Dordogne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France.

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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 Mavaleix

The Château de Mavaleix is a château, constructed around the remains of an earlier 13th-century castle, in the commune of Chalais, Dordogne…

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Château de Trigonant

The Château de Trigonant is a château in Antonne-et-Trigonant, Dordogne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France.

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Château de la Bonnetie

The Château de la Bonnetie is a château in the commune of Sarliac-sur-l'Isle in Dordogne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France.

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Château de Fayolle

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

Père Igor / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Château de Saint-Geniès

Historic castle built between the 13th and 17th centuries featuring a U-shaped layout with distinctive oval and square towers. A portion of the structure has been converted into a restaurant.

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