Nadaillac-de-Rouge is a commune in the Lot department, in the Occitanie region, 9 km south-west of Souillac.
At the beginning of the 19th century, it merged for a while with Le Roc, to the north, before regaining its independence.
Bordering the Dordogne department to the west, its 7.7 km² territory is located on a limestone plateau which announces to the east the Causse de Gramat, reputed to be the largest and most "wild" of causses of Quercy.
Crossed by the Cours du Tournefeuille, the locality also dominates the Dordogne valley to the north.
Nadaillac-de-Rouge which takes its name from its former lords has a particularly green environment. The town is mainly covered with oak and pine forests (60% of its area) but also agricultural areas and meadows dedicated mainly to cattle breeding.
The village which developed in the Middle Ages today only has 170 permanent inhabitants. However, the heritage of Nadaillac-de-Rouge and its hiking trails, close to prestigious sites between Quercy and Périgord, make it a small paradise appreciated by lovers of green tourism.
In terms of heritage, the locality has two sites protected as historical monuments.
The first is the castle of Nadaillac-de-Rouge. It was originally a fortified house, slightly below the village, which was razed by the English during the Hundred Years War. In 1450, the heiress of the place, Alamande de la Magnanie, de Nadaillac and de Roges married Guillaume II du Pouget. The couple moved into a simple mansion then serving as a hunting lodge. He had the castle rebuilt: the house therefore has a Renaissance style (mullioned windows, turret) from the end of the 15th century. In the 17th century, two wings will be added in return and outbuildings, to the south, date from the 18th century.
Overlooking a walled garden to the south, the château has a terrace to the north formed by the wings. Perfectly maintained, the property is always private. This beautiful example of noble architecture can nevertheless be admired from the outside. The opportunity to also notice some vestiges of medieval defensive elements...
The estate is bordered to the north by the Saint-Pierre church, also listed in the Inventory. This is the old castle chapel, but its origin dates back to the beginning of the 15th century. Its bell-tower-wall is thus of Gothic style and one notices its pentagonal apse which supports an axial buttress. The two bays of the nave are flanked by aisles, the whole being vaulted on ribbed vaults. A barrel vault, between the buttresses of the front door, on the west facade, forms the porch. According to historians, the church may have served as a refuge for the villagers during the Wars of Religion. Finally, note that the building houses several objects classified as objects: altarpiece, chalice, cross, monstrance...
In the village or nearby hamlets, we can still observe, in terms of heritage, old and beautiful houses in the Quercy regional style, with dovecotes, or traditional agricultural buildings.
What to punctuate a pleasant hike on the municipal territory: five long paths of 3 to 8.5 km are also traced on Nadaillac-de-Rouge allowing you to enjoy its heritage charm but also its vast wooded plots, or the serenity bucolic on the banks of its streams... It is also obviously possible to reach nearby sites via secure routes (for walkers or mountain bikers), such as the Dordogne valley, Souillac or even the first paths of the causse that pilgrims once crossed. going to Rocamadour then to Saint-Jacques. Maps and information on +33 5 65 37 62 36 (town hall) or from the Souillac tourist office on +33 5 65 33 22 00.
The last Sunday of July, garage sale.
In mid-August, votive festival over several days with fun, gourmet and musical entertainment.
