Périgord Central

Heritage sites in Périgord Central

French Heritage Sites

Explore the architectural evolution of the Central Périgord through this collection of historical monuments in the Dordogne. The list features the Byzantine-inspired domes of Périgueux Cathedral and the Renaissance elegance of Château d'Hautefort. Discover defensive medieval fortresses like Château de Mareuil alongside 19th-century administrative buildings. These sites represent centuries of French history, from significant religious centers and ruined medieval strongholds to private manor houses and aristocratic estates.

French Heritage Sites — 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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Loge Maçonnique

Freemason temple in Périgueux, located near the Dordogne prefecture.

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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 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 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 la Gaubertie

French château located in the municipality of Saint-Martin-des-Combes.

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Château de Baneuil

The Château de Baneuil is a château in Baneuil, Dordogne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France.

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Château de Clérans

The Château de Clérans is a castle in the commune of Cause-de-Clérans in the Dordogne département of France.

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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…

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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 du Lieu-Dieu

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

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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 Montastruc

The Château de Montastruc is a château in Lamonzie-Montastruc, 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.

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Château de la Sandre

Located in Le Change, this castle is situated in the Périgord Blanc region.

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Château de la Finou

Also known as Château de Laffinoux, located in the commune of Lalinde.

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Château de Beauvais

The Castle of Beauvais is a French château located in the municipality of Lussas-et-Nontronneau, department of Dordogne, region of …

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Château de Richemont

The Château de Richemont is a château in Saint-Crépin-de-Richemont, Dordogne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. It was built between 1564 and 1610.

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Château de la Renaudie

The Château de la Renaudie is a ruined château in Saint-Front-la-Rivière, Dordogne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France.

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Château de Pommier

The Château de Pommier is a château in Saint-Front-la-Rivière, Dordogne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France.

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Manoir de Jaillac

Manoir de Jaillac is a château in Dordogne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France.

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Château Saulnier

Château Saulnier is a château in Dordogne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. It became a Historic Monument in 1969.

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Château de Roumailhac

Also known as Manoir de Nanchapt, this manor house is located in La Tour-Blanche.

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Château de Grignols

A historic castle located in the commune of Grignols.

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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.

Château de Mareuil

The Château de Mareuil is a château in Mareuil-sur-Belle, Dordogne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France.

Château Barrière

Ruined castle built between the 12th and 16th centuries in Périgueux.

Château de Bellegarde

The Château de Bellegarde is a château in Lamonzie-Montastruc, Dordogne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France.

Château de la Jarthe

The Château de la Jarthe is a château in Coursac, Dordogne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France.

Hôtel de la Préfecture

Administrative headquarters for the Dordogne department, located in Périgueux.

Château de Vaugoubert

Château de Vaugoubert is a château in Quinsac, Dordogne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. It was declared a monument historique in 1948.

Église Saint-Pierre et Saint-Paul

Catholic church located in the commune of Bussac.

Manoir de Grézignac

Manoir de Grézignac is a château in Dordogne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France.

Château de Laxion

Castle in Corgnac-sur-l'Isle dating from the 14th to 16th centuries.

Église Saint-Pierre et Saint-Paul

Catholic church located in Sourzac.

Château de Glane

French castle located in the commune of Coulaures.

Château de Narbonne

Castle located in the commune of Saint-Just.

Château de Chapdeuil

French castle located in the commune of Chapdeuil.

Église Saint-Saturnin

Catholic church located in Coutures.

Hôtel de Sallegourde

Historic building located in Périgueux.

Château Magne

Also known as Château de Trélissac, a 19th-century estate in Trélissac.

Ruines du château de Jovelle

Ruins of a French castle located in the commune of La Tour-Blanche.

Château de Leyzarnie

19th-century castle located in Manzac-sur-Vern.

Château de la Reille

Castle located in Coulaures.

Château de Puymarteau

Castle located in Brantôme en Périgord.

Château de Genthial

Castle located in Lunas.

Château de la Faurie

Castle located in the commune of Le Change.

Château de Monclar

Castle located in Saint-Georges-de-Montclard.

Château de la Cousse

Castle located in Coulaures.

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