Dedicated to St. Peter, Église Saint-Pierre de Collonges-la-Rouge is a historic church built between the eleventh and twelfth century. The walls of this magnificent church made using red sandstone, and the beautiful bell tower captivates your attention and is visible even from a distance. Église Saint-Pierre de Collonges-la-Rouge was included in the prestigious list of national historic monuments in the year 1905 making it a popular attraction in Collonges-la-Rouge.
Obazine Abbey, or Aubazine Abbey, is a french monastery and a national monument of France dating back to the early 12th Century. It consists of a Romanesque style church housing a tomb buried with the remains of the abbey's founder, Saint Stephen of Obazine. Entry to abbey is free but guided tours of the site are offered at a small price, the details of which can be checked on the official website. Set in a peaceful, charming village of Aubazine, the abbey is well worth a visit with its remarkable architecture and rich history.
The 17th-century manor house, Manor d'Eyrignac is surrounded by an 18th-century Italian Renaissance garden which is listed as one of the Notable Gardens of France by the Committee of Parks and Gardens of the French Ministry of Culture. Open throughout the year for public visitations, the park offers tourists a chance to marvel at various topiary sculptures, vistas, fountains, statues and an allée of vases dating.
The breathtakingly beautiful Gardens of the Imagination in Terrasson-Lavilledieu offer visitors a unique experience of the evolution of parks and vegetation in the life of mankind. Kathryn Gustafson, the architect of the garden has attempted to recreate the natural settings by using the elements of wind, water, wood, plants, stone and flowers in the form of water jets, wind tunnels, terraces, flowerbeds, a green theater, fountains and water gardens spread over an area of six hectares (14.8 acres). Visiting the garden is an ethereal and other worldly experience, making ti a must see attraction while touring the region.
Grottes de Lacave, an ancient group of caves located close to the Dordogne valley was discovered unknowingly in the 19th century. During the development phase, there were many Stone Age weapons, tools and bones excavated from the cave. Currently, the cave is open for public visit and can be reached via an underground electric train.
The Calviac zoological reserve is a 3hectare wildlife park specializing in endangered species and committed to the conservation of biodiversity. The park contains about 20 endangered animal species from different corners of the globe. The zoo is set on the side of a hill in the middle of the forest 15 minutes from the town of Sarlat. The reserve is not very big but it is unique; it is a thrilling experience to wander through the spaces of animals. Visitors can also relax at the café shop built in an old barn on a rocky side.
Grottes de Lacave, an ancient group of caves located close to the Dordogne valley was discovered unknowingly in the 19th century. During the development phase, there were many Stone Age weapons, tools and bones excavated from the cave. Currently, the cave is open for public visit and can be reached via an underground electric train.
The 17th-century manor house, Manor d'Eyrignac is surrounded by an 18th-century Italian Renaissance garden which is listed as one of the Notable Gardens of France by the Committee of Parks and Gardens of the French Ministry of Culture. Open throughout the year for public visitations, the park offers tourists a chance to marvel at various topiary sculptures, vistas, fountains, statues and an allée of vases dating.
Located a few minutes away from the French countryside town of Aubas and on the banks of the river Vézère, Château de Sauvebœuf is a beautiful 14th Century castle and a popular tourist attraction for its rich history, remarkable architecture and an amazing pre-historic museum, all owned and maintained by a private individual. For the price of 20 euros, you get a combined tour of the both house and the museum with a highly proficient guide who takes you through the various exhibits like old furniture, valuable paintings, sculptures, preserved natural items, Neolithic artifacts among many other interesting items. The charming rooms and grounds of the castle are also leased out for private events such as weddings, parties, conferences and seminars where your function is sure to be successful in the charming historical atmosphere and stunning riverside views.
People have been exploring the depths of the Padirac Cave since the 15th-Century, when local inhabitants excavated potassium nitrate from the area. It is believed that the cave has existed since the 3rd-Century, when the roof of rock fell into a large cavern deep within the earth. The chasm itself stretches down 99 meters (325 feet) and was first extensively explored by Édouard-Alfred Martel in 1889. The cave system was first opened up to tourists in 1899. Today, tourists can descend into the cavern via stairs or a lift and explore its dark depths either on foot or by boat, which navigates the underground river that flows through the cave system.