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.Cloister of Cadouin
A masterpiece of flamboyant Gothic art, PM de l'Unesco
This cloister, listed as a Historic Monument and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a masterpiece of flamboyant Gothic art.
Abbey of Chancelade
12th century abbey church
In 1120, a group of hermits gathered around a spring (the origin of Chancelade's name) organized themselves into a community, adopting a rule of life...
Abbatiale Sainte Marie
Abbaye sainte Marie de Souillac
Sainte-Marie de Souillac abbey owes its origins to the Benedictine monks of Saint-Pierre d'Aurillac, who established a dependency in this...
Saint Sacerdos Cathedral, Sarlat
Co-cathedral of the diocese of Périgueux and Sarlat.
Sarlat's Saint-Sacerdos cathedral was listed as a historic monument in 1840. The sanctuary is dedicated to Saint Sacerdos, born in the village of Calviac...
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....
Rouffignac Church
Listed as a historic monument
The church of St Germain de Rouffignac has been listed as a historic monument since May 1900. It was built between the 15th and...
Abbey church of Paunat
12th century abbey
Saint-Martial church is the abbey church of one of the oldest abbeys in Périgord, and is a listed monument...
Echourgnac Abbey
A Cistercian abbey in Périgord
The Abbaye de la Trappe de Notre-Dame de Bonne-Espérance is located in the heart of the Double region, in the commune of Echourgnac (400 inhabitants),...
Saint Front Cathedral
Bizantine architecture in Périgueux
Saint Front Cathedral, the cathedral of Périgueux, seat of the diocese of Périgueux and Sarlat, is a Roman Catholic cathedral located...
Village of La Madeleine
A 17,000-year space-time rift for the whole family!
An invitation to step back in time... One of the best-preserved natural sites in the Vézère valley, the village of...