Cathedrals, churches, cloisters and abbeys of Dordogne Périgord
Discover religious monuments in Périgordchurches, cathedrals, cloisters and abbeys... In the picturesque villages, discover the Romanesque churches, some of which are very old, or visit the cloisters, such as the one at Cadouin, and the many abbeys worth visiting. And don't miss Périgueux's Saint Front cathedral, halfway between Montmartre's Sacré Coeur and Istanbul's Cathedral of Saint Sophia.Brantôme Abbey
An exceptional site
According to legend, the Abbey of Brantôme, also known as Saint-Pierre-de-Brantôme, was founded in 769 by Charlemagne himself. It was designated a…
Echourgnac Abbey
A Cistercian Abbey in Périgord
The Trappist Abbey of Notre-Dame de Bonne-Espérance is located in the heart of La Double, in the town of Échourgnac (population 400), about 1 km…
The Village of La Madeleine
A 17,000-year-old space-time rift—perfect for the whole family!
An exceptional natural site—one of the best-preserved in the Vézère Valley—the village of La Madeleine has attracted people since prehistoric times…
Cadouin Cloister
A masterpiece of Flamboyant Gothic art, UNESCO World Heritage Site
This cloister, designated a Historic Monument and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a masterpiece of Flamboyant Gothic art. During this walk, admire…
Saint Sacerdos Cathedral in Sarlat
Co-cathedral of the Diocese of Périgueux and Sarlat.
The Saint-Sacerdos Cathedral in Sarlat was designated a historic monument in 1840.
Abbey of Chancelade
12th-Century Abbey Church
In 1120, hermits gathered around a spring (the origin of the name “ Chancelade ”) organized themselves into a community, adopted the Rule of St. Augustine, and founded…
Saint Front Cathedral
Byzantine Architecture in Périgueux
Saint Front Cathedral, the cathedral of Périgueux and the seat of the Diocese of Périgueux and Sarlat, is a Roman Catholic cathedral. Located in downtown Périgueux,…
Church of Rouffignac
Designated a Historic Monument
The Church of St. Germain in Rouffignac has been designated a historic monument since May 1900.
Abbey Church of Paunat
12th-Century Abbey
The Church of Saint-Martial is the abbey church of one of the oldest abbeys in the Périgord; it has been designated a historic monument since 1956. The origins of its…