The old town surrounds the prominent church with grey roofs, which seem to shield small streets or picturesque staircases escalating the hill. At the entrance of the pregistoric Vézère, it’s a very much-appreciated stay over. Its accommodation facilities are improving, many entertainments are offered to tourists (stadium, tennis, festival, concerts) making an ideal stop between the mountains of Auvergne and the Atlantic coast. Terrasson, crossroad of three regions, crossed by the National Road RN89 and bathed by the Vézère River, is situated at the entrance of the Black Périgord and on the borders of the départment of Limousin and Quercy, offers obvious attractions for tourism. A small beach and lovely waterfalls are waiting for you. They are spread continuously from 400,000 years (inferior coat od the Micoque), until the Galo- Romans (Laugerie Basse) and Haut Medieval (La Roque-Saint-Christophe et La Madeleine), Néanderthal man (Le Moustier, - 50 000 years) and the Cro-Magnon artists (Lascaux, Font-de-Gaume, 15 000 years).Īuriane’s tip : From the town hall gardens, take first on the left, follow the river and carry on up to the trees. The caves, canopies, the rock ledge were favourable to the installation of inhabitation : the legacies of the primitive life are numerous and more apparent than another region. This green winding valley, the high grey and ochre cliffs and the location itself of the village at the steps, were the setting chosen by the mankind since the dawn of time. This i nternational prehistoric centre is famous for his profusion of archaeological wealth.Ī prehistoric man welcomes you, heavy stone giant created by the sculptor Dardé in 1930.įrom the terrace of the castle, this giant dominates the “capital of the prehistory time”.
Read Auriane’s article (fr)Īt the confluence of the Vézère River and the Beune River, Les EYZIES, based in a setting of cliffs, enjoys a pleasant site. Everything is put in place for you to appreciate the beautiful settings of the medieval city.įor more information : In July, August, Sarlat Tourist office is opened from 9am to 7pm Monday to Friday and from 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 6pm on Sundays.Īuriane’s tip : During the summer, nocturnal visits are proposed to the public, l'éclairage au bringing a special atmosphere. Important structures are put in place to emphasize the heritage: paved street, natural gas lightning and disability access pedestrian area. Sarlat is forward looking: traditional economies and new technologies are developed in a protected environment. The fantastic setting of the town will bring a special feeling to those coming to participate the Festival des Jeux du Théâtre (July/August), Sarlat Film Festival (November), the big exhibition of Paintings (June to September) and the various shows and activities of the Centre culturel et des Congrès (all year). Outside the exceptional architectural heritage, you can also enjoy the local cuisine and the cultural festivals. To come to Sarlat is to discover the nature, which during the off-season shows even better its generosity. Guided visits are proposed by the Sarlat Tourist Office (Rue Tourny in Sarlat, Service Visites Guidées (Guided visits services – Tel: 05 53 31 45 42) The exceptional heritage of this European city can be visited all year long. Strolling the little streets of Sarlat is like reading nearly a thousand years of architecture, which the blond and warm stone of black Périgord is predominant. The Sarlat “toits de lauze” are enough to seduce you. During the 12 th century, its religious activities made Sarlat-la-Canéda as important as Périgueux and Bergerac The town originated with the monastery built in the 9 th century. None of the pre-Roman constructions are visible, only the 12 th and 13th centuries left traces in the medieval town. Sarlat-la-Canéda, located at the heart of the Périgord noir, is one of the most beautiful old fortified towns in France and can be visited on foot.
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