Museums of the Dordogne: artistic, craft, cultural and industrial heritage.
The museums on the themes of prehistory, the Middle Ages, antiquity, museums dedicated to gastronomy and agriculture: walnuts, foie gras, tobacco or simply art museums.
Visit the museums of the Dordogne and discover the cultural, historical and artistic wealth of the Périgord.
National Museum of Prehistory
More than 18,000 artifacts in a completely new museum layout
Housed in the former Château des Eyzies de Taillac since 1911, nestled into the cliff overlooking the village. The National Museum of Prehistory is…
Reignac Fortified House
"Cliff Castle"—a troglodytic structure unique in France, and a museum of torture
The fortified house in Reignac has been preserved in exceptional condition since the 14th century and is entirely original. Well known in the region, it is…
Robert Doisneau Station
Doisneau's Encounter with the Dordogne
The Robert Doisneau Station is an exhibition space dedicated to the famous photographer.
Nontronnaise Cutlery
The Origins of French Knives
La Coutellerie Nontronnaise is a major player in the French regional knife industry, thanks to its time-honored craftsmanship.
Costi Museum
A remarkable collection of sculptures by the artist Costi
The former Saint Jacques rectory in Bergerac , houses the Costi Museum beneath the remarkable vaulted ceilings of the Petite Mission’s cellar.
Le Regourdou
The Neanderthal Man Shrine
The extraordinary story of the Regourdou begins in 1954, when Roger Constant, the owner of a farm near the Lascaux Cave, began excavations on his…
Castelnaud Castle
Medieval castle, museum of medieval warfare in the Dordogne
Castelnaud Castle overlooks the Dordogne Valley and faces Beynac Castle, located on the other side of the river
Vésunna
Gallo-Roman Museum Site in Périgueux
Vesunna is the ancient city of Périgueux, occupying a 60-hectare meander on the right bank of the Isle river.
Lascaux 4 International Center for Cave Art
Lascaux International Center for Cave Art (Lascaux 4)
Lascaux IV, the International Center for Cave Art, houses a complete replica of the famous Lascaux Cave, discovered in 1940. This reconstruction allows visitors to…
Dordonha
Dordogne Heritage and Culture Center
Dordonha is a museum space dedicated to the heritage and culture of the Périgord; it is housed in the Petite Mission, a remarkable architectural complex…
Tobacco Museum
A museum with a unique theme
Bergerac Although it houses the tobacco museum, it is not a promotional tool and is not intended solely for smokers (smoking is recognized as dangerous…
The Belvès Spinning Mill
Discovering the Region's Artisanal and Industrial Heritage
Located at the foot of the village of Belvès—designated one of the “Most Beautiful Villages of France”—in a former mill in the Nauze Valley, with…
Fernand Desmoulin Museum
The museum showcases the works of painter and etcher Fernand Desmoulin (1853–1914).
Commarque Castle
The Mysteries of the Forgotten Fortress
Overlooking the Beune Valley, the Château de Commarque was built to protect the Benedictine Abbey of Sarlat at the end of…
Thot Park
Extend Your Prehistory Experience
At Parc du Thot, located in Thonac , in the Dordogne, immerse yourself in the world of Cro-Magnon man and his fascinating relationship with the animal species of…
Truffle Ecomuseum
Unravel the mysteries of the black diamond
It’s only natural that the Truffle Ecomuseum is located in Sorges. In fact, Sorges—a small town northeast of Périgueux—is known for being…
House of the Chestnut
Perigord Chestnut and Woodland Ecomuseum
The chestnut is an iconic fruit of the Périgord Noir, just like porcini mushrooms and truffles. The Chestnut House, located in…
Bergerac City Museum of Wine and River Transport
The City Museum of Art and History.
The Museum of the City of Bergerac, Wine, and River Transport is located in a half-timbered building that was once an old tavern on…
Museum of La Rue du Temps Qui Passe
A leap back in time...
What is the “Museum of the Street of Time Passing”? Imagine being able to travel back in time for a stroll through…
Varaignes Castle, Weavers' Museum
Weavers' and Charentaise Museum and Workshop
Varaignes Castle was built in the 14th century and underwent numerous changes up through the 16th century. Left to fall into disrepair in a large…
La Rouzique Paper Mill
Discover the secrets of handmade paper!
Couze-et-Saint-Front, the cradle of the paper industry in southwestern France, is a small village on the banks of the Dordogne River that was once home to as many as 13…