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Sanilhac

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Dordogne

Sanilhac - Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Dordogne
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Commune new Dordogne created on January 1, 2017, Sanilhac takes place near Vergt, not far from Périgueux. Born from the grouping of Breuilh, Marsaneix, and Notre-Dame-de-Sanilhac, it extends over more than 60 km², near Chancelade, Coursac, or Marsac-sur-l'Isle.

Ancient, the territory is populated since Prehistory and has developed peacefully over the centuries around agriculture and livestock. Several Maquisards camps were grouped there during the Second World War.

Today, the city continues to attract visitors with its architectural heritage, as well as its proximity to some of the most beautiful cities in the region.

Geographical information

MunicipalitySanilhac
Postcode24660
Latitude45.1213110 (N 45° 7’ 17”)
Longitude0.7138500 (E 0° 42’ 50”)
AltitudeFrom 85m to 257m
Surface area59.90 km²
Population4769 inhabitants
Density79 inhabitants/km²
PrefecturePérigueux (8.2 km, 12 min)
Insee code24312
IntercommunalityCA Le Grand Périgueux
DepartmentDordogne
TerritoriesAquitaine, Périgord
RegionNew-Aquitaine

Nearest cities & towns

Église-Neuve-de-Vergt5.7 km (6 min)
Chalagnac6.4 km (11 min)
Creyssensac-et-Pissot8.6 km (17 min)
Périgueux8.8 km (13 min)
Coursac9.6 km (13 min)
Coulounieix-Chamiers10 km (17 min)
Saint-Paul-de-Serre10.3 km (16 min)
Boulazac Isle Manoire12 km (17 min)
Chancelade12 km (21 min)
Razac-sur-l'Isle12.1 km (16 min)
Marsac-sur-l'Isle12.2 km (17 min)
Grun-Bordas12.7 km (15 min)
Champcevinel12.9 km (21 min)
Vergt13.1 km (14 min)

Things to see and do

Notre-Dame-de-Sanilhac has an interesting heritage through the Notre-Dame-des-Vertus church of the nineteenth century, the manor of Pouzelande, a former 16th century hideout rebuilt in the nineteenth, or the manor of Sanilhac. The latter is a former convent built in the late eighteenth century and now converted into guest rooms.

Do not miss to admire the church of Saint-Gilles de Marsaneix built in the late nineteenth century in an elegant neo-Romanesque style.

At Breuilh, a stele was erected in memory of the six Resistance members of the Mercédès group executed here. During the Second World War, Mondignéras Castle housed senior Resistance officials, as well as part of the Prefecture's archives. General de Gaulle went there in 1949 during a pilgrimage in the area. In the town, you can also admire the church partly Romanesque.

Events and festivities

Between June and September, the town offers a farmer's market on Sunday morning. Night markets are offered on the first Wednesdays in July and August.

In May, place the animations of the party of the donkey Marsaneix.

The fires of St. John are organized on June 24.

On the Sunday closest to June 24, the town offers a 10-kilometer pedestrian race.

The votive festival of Marsaneix is ​​organized the first weekend after the Saint-Gilles, in September, including a flea market.

Sanilh'art takes place in autumn at Notre-Dame-de-Sanilhac with exhibitions of drawings, paintings or photographs.

A salon of all collections is held at Notre-Dame-de-Sanilhac in November.

Nouveau Voisinage
Nouveau Voisinage
Nouveau Voisinage

Photos

Part of the mansion and Notre-Dame church
Part of the mansion and Notre-Dame church
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Church of Breuilh
Church of Breuilh
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Church of Breuilh
Church of Breuilh
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Marsaneix - bucolic landscape
Marsaneix - bucolic landscape
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Manor
Manor
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Manor
Manor
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The Notre-Dame church
The Notre-Dame church
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The Notre-Dame church
The Notre-Dame church
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The Notre-Dame church
The Notre-Dame church
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Memorial
Memorial
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Weather

Wednesday 24 april
Min. 0°C - Max. 13°C
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Thursday 25 april
Min. 7°C - Max. 14°C
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Friday 26 april
Min. 8°C - Max. 16°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Comille Aventure treetop adventure park
Sports sensations20 € Cornille (13.6 km)
Sightseeing cruise in the Venice of Périgord
Entertainment7 € to 10 € Brantôme en Périgord (27 km)
Electric mountain bike hire
Sports sensations45 € Excideuil (36 km)
Hot air balloon flight over Périgord
Nature and the great outdoors130 € to 215 € Saint-Vincent-de-Cosse (45 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Banks of the Isle River
Cycling itineraryEasy4:00Trélissac (9.8 km)
Saint-Michel d'Auberoche Chapel
HikeIntermediate4:00Antonne-et-Trigonant (13.7 km)
Historic walk in Lanmary Forest
HikeIntermediate5:00Antonne-et-Trigonant (13.7 km)
Boucle of Rouffignac
Mountain bike itineraryEasy1:00Rouffignac-Saint-Cernin-de-Reilhac (22 km)
Loop by the King of Chauzes Cross Rat
HikeEasy4:00Paussac-et-Saint-Vivien (29 km)

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