Auriac-du-Périgord

Auriac-du-Périgord

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Formerly called Auriac-en-Perigord, then Auriac de Montignac Auriac-du-Périgord should perhaps his name to a certain Aurelius Aurius or who have installed a "villa" Gallo-Roman times.

Thenon between Montignac and she snuggled into the valley of Laurence whose average gradient of 1% allowed once the diet of many mills (15 mills were told after 15 km). Its location, north of the Black Perigord halfway between Perigueux and Brive, in fact a place to stay, both quiet and close to famous tourist sites: Lascaux, the valley and the Vézère Eyzies, Rouffignac Hautefort and Sarlat.

The town, itself, presents a very interesting heritage linked to its ancient history and particular. The Lordship of Auriac was created in 1487, following the sale by the lords of Albret (House from which King Henry IV of France) rights to land and annuities Antoinette the wife of Pierre Arnal Cropte which the eldest son, François Arnal became lord of Faye and Auriac. This lordship is included in the county of Périgord while under the suzerainty of the house of Albret. Catholic in a Protestant, French and English in the middle, Auriac cultivated its uniqueness as evidenced by numerous towers.

With already over 200 "fires" and 1000 "souls" under Henry IV, despite the episodes of plague and famine, Auriac remains under the Old Regime to count 256 "fires" and 1200 to the Revolution. Auriac being an essentially wine, the arrival of phylloxera in 1875 will cause an exodus of the population along with the disappearance of the vineyard (1088 inhabitants in 1881 to 805 h in 1891). After WW1, the general phenomenon in France, the exodus will resume even more intense. Population will decrease to 300 inhabitants in 1980. It is now rising to 427 people.

• Activities:

• Tennis.
• Track Skateboard.
• Golf Balls.
• Golf Croquet.
• Hiking.

• The beautiful 12th century church hosts an annual concert of the Music Festival of the Black Perigord in August.
• In August a pilgrimage is held in the chapel of St Rémy.
• Do not miss the night market every Thursday evening throughout the summer, and his gift market between Christmas and New Year's Day.

The village in the countryside		Auriac, The Laurence River
The church of the 12th Century		The tower wall, typical of the Perigord
The laundry on the Laurence		La Chapelle Saint-Remy (Pilgrimage)

Wednesday 15 February Day Night Min. 2°C - Max. 5°C

Thursday 16 February Day Night Min. -2°C - Max. 6°C

Friday 17 February Day Night Min. -2°C - Max. 4°C

Le saint-robert Saint-Robert Dining on the terrace with views over the valley, home cooking, in which local products have a special place, duck breast, duck confit, veal chop Limousin. Located 21 km from Auriac-du-Périgord From 20 € to 30 € per person

Restaurant de Laugerie Basse   9 Les Eyzies-de-Tayac-Sireuil In exceptional and a very picturesque part cave, the Inn is nestled under the cliff in the direction of Perigueux, 1.5 km from Les Eyzies. Open since 1947, we will receive for three... Located 21 km from Auriac-du-Périgord From 10 € to 25 € per person

Auberge du Musée   9.5 Les Eyzies-de-Tayac-Sireuil L'Auberge du Museum you will enjoy the best of tradition grastronomique périgourdine by season and mood, you choose to take your e meals, room or terrace. Located 21 km from Auriac-du-Périgord From 15 € to 30 € per person

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Villa des Roses     9.2 Plazac Bed & Breakfast at the heart of Perigord Noir; ideally located in Plazac, half way between Sarlat and Périgueux, Les Eyzies and Lascaux, 5 km away from the Vézère Valley. My property... Located 10.8 km from Auriac-du-Périgord 38 € the double room

Maison de marquay   Marquay Maison de Marquay, not quite a hotel... Not quite a bed and breakfast, but a guest house full of charm, located in the heart of Black Perigord in the Dordogne, in the triangle of Sarlat,... Located 18.1 km from Auriac-du-Périgord From 78 € to 106 € the double room

Du cote de brignac     9.5 Brignac-la-Plaine Two beautiful cottages await the side of Brignac at the crossroads of the Corrèze and Dordogne. Outdoor swimming pool in a green and sunny terrace are at your disposal. Located 18.3 km from Auriac-du-Périgord From 60 € to 70 € the double room

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Gite maskali en perigord   9.2 Thenon It is an old stone barn restored three houses about 43 sqm each. They are all different from their design and decoration. -Le Perigord upstairs, under the roof with a bedroom closet... Located 4.6 km from Auriac-du-Périgord From 350 € to 600 € per week

Gîte de la Roche en Périgord   9.8 Thenon Situated in a hamlet between Thenon and Montignac-Lascaux, our cottage enjoys the peaceful setting of the Black Perigord. Near the site of Lascaux, close to Dordogne and Vézère valleys... Located 4.8 km from Auriac-du-Périgord From 350 € to 450 € per week

Gîte le Peysset à St Amand de Coly Saint-Amand-de-Coly In the middle of a verdant and wooded, in the heart of the Périgord black peysset our house is a quiet, shaded area which is located 15 minutes from Sarlat and from Montignac Lascaux... Located 12.1 km from Auriac-du-Périgord From 300 € to 1500 € per week

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Hpa la garenne   Peyrignac La Garenne Camping & Caravanning***, open all year round and located at the gateway to the Périgord Noir, offers stays by the week, at night or in long weekend, in rented accommodation... Located 7 km from Auriac-du-Périgord 12.20 € per day

Yelloh Village Lascaux Vacances   Saint-Amand-de-Coly Ideally situated next to the Lascaux Caves, the Lascaux Vacances Yelloh Village offers a break in the countryside under the shade of the truffle-producing oaks. Take a family tour of... Located 10.2 km from Auriac-du-Périgord From 16 € to 31 € per day

Camping de Maillac     9.2 Sarlat-la-Canéda Camping de Maillac is situated 10 minutes from Sarlat, which is very picturesque, medieval town. By day, you can admire the beautiful architecture, wander through the extensive Saturday... Located 24 km from Auriac-du-Périgord From 11.10 € to 20.10 € per day

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Le Moulin De Mitou      8.8 Auriac-du-Périgord Le Moulin De Mitou is located in the Aquitane countryside, outside the village of Auriac-du-Périgord. The hotel has an outdoor swimming pool, sauna and Jacuzzi. All guestrooms in the... Located in Auriac-du-Périgord Room from 85 €

Le Hameau Du Moulin      7.6 Montignac Situated in the heart of the Périgord Noir region, 25 kilometres from Sarlat, this residence is ideal for family holidays and offers charming maisonettes equipped with modern facilities.... Located 5 km from Auriac-du-Périgord Room from 27 €

Hostellerie La Roseraie      8.6 Montignac The hotel welcomes you in a 19th century bourgeois mansion alongside a river, in the village of Montignac. The swimming pool set in the huge 6000m²-garden, the fragrant 100 year-old... Located 5.1 km from Auriac-du-Périgord Room from 80 €

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