Town news of Dordogne, in region Aquitaine New, Boulazac Isle Manoire takes place in Périgord central, near Périgueux and close to Marsac-sur-l'Isle, Sanilhac and Cornille. She was born on 1 January 2016 from the merger of Boulazac Atur and Saint-Laurent-sur-Manoire and was expanded in 2017 with the arrival of Sainte-Marie-de-Chignac.
Inhabited since Neolithic times, the territory of Boulazac Isle Manoire develops first in the Gauls, but mainly in the Middle Ages. Strongly affected by the wars against the English, however, it gradually takes its rise, then taking the shape it has today.
Ideally situated to admire one of the most beautiful parts of the southwest of France, the new town also attracts visitors with its rich architectural heritage and charm of its landscapes.
Built between the twelfth and thirteenth century church of Our Lady of the Assumption of Atur was fortified origin. Mainly Romanesque style, today unveiled a tower of the fourteenth century, a Gothic nave and beautiful murals from the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries. The whole subject of a registration on Historical Monuments. Walking through the old town, you can also explore a lantern of the dead from the twelfth century, the Breuilh the fifteenth century castle, the castle of Lafaye or the beautiful castle Beauvigier.
Browsing Boulazac, you can discover the very interesting memorial of resistance and deportation in the Dordogne which traces some of the history of World War II in the area. Listed historic monument, the Castle Place-God does not fail more interest with moat and dovecote of the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries. Be seduced by the charm of the Church of St. John the Baptist Gothic Revival before discovering the Saint Francis of Assisi Chapel of the late 1990s Set on the banks of the Isle, the tavern Barnabas now has the label Heritage of the twentieth century. Art Deco style, it still has today a mini-golf with miniature monuments of Dordogne.
Saint-Laurent-sur-Manoire also has an exceptional heritage, starting with the church of St. Lawrence. Listed historic monument, the church building in particular reveals a Romanesque choir of the twelfth century and a Gothic nave sixteenth. The eighteenth century mansion houses meanwhile a Roland Dumas museum that welcomes all gifts from foreign heads of state to the former minister.
If you're in Sainte-Marie-de-Chignac, do not forget to admire the castle of the eighteenth century Rolandie or chartreuse Taboury.
Several nearby hiking trails also possible to appreciate the local fauna and flora.
Organized in Lamoura park, all in Green is a family event dedicated to sport to discover different activities for all ages.
In August, up to the summer festival with free entertainment, the fireworks and inflatables for children.
A Christmas market is proposed in December.
Visite Guidée de Périgueux à la Renaissance
- On 20 april 2024
- Lieu-dit Niversac
- Saturday, April 20th - Discover the Renaissance mansions, courtyards and staircases that made Périgueux famous in the 16th century (access to a private staircase). - Meet in front of the Saint-Front cathedral on Place de la Clautre. - Departure at 3pm - Length of visit : 1h30 - Book online
Pôle Sport, Santé et Bien-Être
- On 21 april 2024
- 204 rue Laure Gatet - Niversac
- Sunday, April 21,9 a.m. to 1 p.m - As part of l'Agglo joue les jeux, the Greater Périgueux Tourist Office invites you to join us for 6 Sunday mornings from April 13 to July 25, focusing on sports activities and notions of well-being and health. - Sports activities : Club de Badminton d'Auberoche Isle Manoire, Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre de la Dordogne, Club de randonnée de Chancelade and Comité Handisport de la Dordogne. - - A 4 km health walk, - - Introduction to badminton, boccia and torbal, Paralympic sports. - Health and well-being activities, with Elodie d'Inspir'Elo (energy massages), Florence Pelé (Naturopath), la Fabrique de Pépette (candles), l'Atelier Ollioz (cosmetics). - CASDEN exhibition, 100-day bus with competition and mobility challenge ! - Open to all, free of charge.
Atelier Culinaire Train Olympique !
- On 23 april 2024
- 204 rue laure Gatet, Niversac
- Le Fanal Tourist Office is playing the games 100 days before the Olympics, with an Olympic-themed culinary workshop. Apprentice pastry chefs and pastry chefs for a day will be asked to make a cake with the decorations and atmosphere of the Games : i.e. Olympic flame, rings… - Cutting, modeling and topping will be the key words to ensure a colorful gourmet creation ! - No sporting effort, but a gourmet treat to savor ! - Each child will leave with his or her own creations. - Duration : 1h30 maximum. - Workshop for children aged 6 to 12. Parents may stay for the workshop if they wish. - Reservations recommended : 05 53 53 10 63 or by e-mail, contact@tourisme-grandperigueux.fr. - Numbers limited to 9 children/workshop. - In partnership with Truc en Sucre, Trélissac. - Price : ? 6/child.
Visite des Toits de la Cathédrale Saint-Front
- On 23 april 2024
- 204 rue Laure Gatet, Niversac
- Tuesday April 23rd - Two visits : 3pm and 4pm - Take to the roofs of the cathedral, with Périgueux at your feet ! Stroll between the bell towers and domes, and take a fresh look at this unique Romanesque-Byzantine architecture. - Tour duration : 1h - Reservations recommended. Groups limited to 10. Children aged 8 and over. - Meet in front of the Saint Front cathedral portal Place de la Clautre - Online booking
Atelier Culinaire Train Olympique !
- On 24 april 2024
- 204 rue laure Gatet, Niversac
- Le Fanal Tourist Office is playing the games 100 days before the Olympics, with an Olympic-themed culinary workshop. Apprentice pastry chefs and pastry chefs for a day will be asked to make a cake with the decorations and atmosphere of the Games : i.e. Olympic flame, rings… - Cutting, modeling and topping will be the key words to ensure a colorful gourmet creation ! - No sporting effort, but a gourmet treat to savor ! - Each child will leave with his or her own creations. - Duration : 1h30 maximum. - Workshop for children aged 6 to 12. Parents may stay for the workshop if they wish. - Reservations recommended : 05 53 53 10 63 or by e-mail, contact@tourisme-grandperigueux.fr. - Numbers limited to 9 children/workshop. - In partnership with Truc en Sucre, Trélissac. - Price : ? 6/child.
Visite Guidée de Périgueux à la Renaissance
- On 24 april 2024
- Lieu-dit Niversac
- Wednesday, April 24th - Discover the Renaissance mansions, courtyards and staircases that made Périgueux famous in the 16th century (access to a private staircase). - Meet in front of the Saint-Front cathedral on Place de la Clautre. - Departure at 3pm - Length of visit : 1h30 - Book online
Visite Guidée de Périgueux : La Cité du Puy Saint-Front au Moyen Âge
- On 27 april 2024
- Lieu-dit Niversac
- Saturday, April 27 - Come and discover the medieval quarter, its history and heritage, as you wander through its labyrinth of narrow streets. Along the way, your guide will of course take you to Saint-Front Cathedral, Périgueux's most emblematic monument. - Meet in front of the Saint-Front cathedral entrance on Place de la Clautre. - Departure at 3 p.m - Length of visit : 1h30 - Book online
Pôle Sport, Santé et Bien-Être
- On 5 may 2024
- 204 rue Laure Gatet - Niversac
- Sunday, May 5,9 a.m. to 1 p.m - As part of l'Agglo joue les jeux, 100% jeux, 100 days before the Olympic Games, the Greater Périgueux Intercommunal Tourist Office invites you to join us for 6 mornings of discovery on Sundays between April 13 and July 25, focusing on sporting activities and notions of well-being and health. - Play along ! - 1/ Meet the organizers of the l'agglo joue les jeux bus and take part in a competition and quizzes on the Olympic Games - 2/ Immerse yourself in the CASDEN exhibition "History, Sport and Citizenship", from the Athens 1896 Olympic Games to the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games - 3/ Pedal your way through mobility challenges on the Îlo terminal, a 100% human-powered phone recharging station ! Goodies to be won ! - Free events, open to all.
Visite des Toits de la Cathédrale Saint-Front
- On 13 may 2024
- 204 rue Laure Gatet, Niversac
- Monday May 13th - Take to the roofs of the cathedral with Périgueux at your feet ! Stroll between the bell towers and domes, and take a fresh look at this unique Romanesque-Byzantine architecture. - Tour duration : 1 hour - Reservations recommended. Groups limited to 10. Children aged 8 and over. - Meet in front of the Saint Front cathedral portal Place de la Clautre - Online booking
Agora - Pôle National Cirque : Basketteuses de Bamako / Compagnie Thomas Guérineau
- On 16 may 2024
- Auditorium (Agora), Avenue de l'Agora
- [musical juggling] - This original show is created as part of the Cultural Olympiads of the 2024 Olympic Games. - The Basketteuses de Bamako project combines two practices : sport and art ; basketball and juggling, music, song and dance. An association between Thomas Guérineau ? S French company, specialized in musical juggling, and a team of six women basketball players and artists from Mali. The encounter between popular sport and traditional artistic practices awakens an undeniable potential centered on percussive gesture, musicality, dance, vocal play and body writing. - The ball becomes a pivotal point of creative realization, enabling us to develop sound and rhythmic research around the rebound, manipulation and movement of the ball as an extension of ourselves.
