Brantôme

Brantôme

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownBrantômeCantillac at 5 km (6 min)
Insee code24064Valeuil at 6.5 km (7 min)
Postcode24310Champagnac-de-Belair at 7.1 km (8 min)
Latitude45.3651870Sencenac-Puy-de-Fourches at 7.3 km (8 min)
Longitude0.6473940Condat-sur-Trincou at 7.3 km (8 min)
AltitudeFrom 94 to 208 metersSaint-Julien-de-Bourdeilles at 7.3 km (9 min)
Surface34.65 km²Saint-Crépin-de-Richemont at 9 km (9 min)
Population2122 inhabitantsBourdeilles at 9.2 km (10 min)
Density62 inhabitants/km²Saint-Pancrace at 9.5 km (10 min)
Chief townPérigueux (at 24 km, 29 min)Saint-Félix-de-Bourdeilles at 9.8 km (10 min)
DepartmentDordogneLa Chapelle-Faucher at 10.2 km (11 min)
RegionAquitaineSearch another town
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TOWN PRESENTATION

"Sometimes the nature and man work together to compose a masterpiece. Brantôme is the case, the loveliest and most enchanting small town in Perigord. In this dream, the monks built a wonderful, powerful Abbey whose tower dominates the valley. Andre Maurois of the French Academy.

Today Gate Limousin Regional Natural Park and jewel of the valley of Dronne Brantôme open all year for lovers of nature and "eating well".


SIGHTSEEING

Visit troglodyte abbey Brantôme 7th and 8th centuries, carved into the rock, the first location of the Benedictine monks Brantôme. Check out this unique site in Perigord, in a tour (for groups only by appointment) or independently (guide map and panel commented).

Guided tour of the tower Brantôme, the oldest tower of Perigord (eleventh century) and one of the oldest in France: from Easter to October 30.

Visit city tour (and for groups by reservation only) or independently (guide map and panels commented on sale).

Visit Gardens: Gardens of Au-Dela and Alaije. Guided tour of the exterior of the castle Hierce.

Commented boat ride on the Dronne.

Many craftsmen.

Hiking and canoeing.

Detailed information
Leisure centresMuseum Fernand Desmoulins
MonumentsAbbey Saint-Pierre,   Castle of Puymarteau,   Church Notre-Dame,   Church Saint-Pardoux-de-Feix,   La Pierre Levée,   Manor of the Chatenet

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS

Every Friday morning market.

From 15 June to 15 September: Tuesdays from 8 to 13h: "Farmers Market Countries."

Certified truffle market in winter.

In July-August: Friday evening at 21h: jousting at the Abbey and musical group.

In July-August many concerts.

From April to October: art exhibitions.


ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND

Bourdeilles Castle (Medieval, Renaissance).

Castle Puyguilhem (Renaissance).

Chateau de Mareuil (eleventh and 15th centuries).

Castles of the Marthonie, Richemont, Bernadières of Vassaldie.

Prehistoric caves of Villars.

PHOTOS
Brantôme Abbey
 
Abbey Brantôme
Aerial Brantôme
 
Course Cave
Steeple Brantôme, one of the oldest in France
 
Mill Abbey Brantôme
Little Venice of the Périgord Vert
 
Brantôme
Entrance to the abbey
 
Caves dug behind the abbey
The Dronne
 
Old houses in the village
Lane Main
 
Details of a former gate
house at the entrance of one of the many bridges
 
Reflections in Dronne
Islet on Dronne
 
The altar of the monks
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WEATHER
Saturday 2 June
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Sunday 3 June
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Monday 4 June
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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
La serenite  
Brantôme
Beutiful old farmhouse restored and run by retired hoteliers. Large garden.
Located in Brantôme65 € the double room 
Le Relais Saint Charles  
Marsac-sur-l'Isle
This charming building renovated in 2009 offers 5 rooms with character for each of them a bath or shower, LCD and wifi internet. Terraces and balconies, garden, swimming pool in a verdant...
Located 20 km from BrantômeFrom 65 € to 85 € the double room 
Le mas du soir, dordogne, Périgord Vert    
8.8
Saint-Saud-Lacoussière
In the green countrysides near a little village you'll find bed and breakfast in well decorated, calm, and clean rooms. Good beds, good breakfast!
Located 24 km from Brantôme40 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Vacances de groupes  
10
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Brantôme
The Domaine de la Rebière 4-star hotel offers 3 cottages, 2 to 25 people. Quiet area, ideal for small and large family, comfort, fireplace and barbecue indoors and outdoors. Very nice...
Located in BrantômeFrom 700 € to 2100 € per week 
House for 9 persons
Saint-Pierre-de-Côle
Nestled in the heart of a very attractive environment maitaierie this old, completely restored, you accueillera. Vous rerez seduced by its old stones, its lush, its piscine. Vous enjoy...
Located 11.3 km from BrantômeFrom 450 € to 1500 € per week 
Château de la Glaudie  
10
Milhac-de-Nontron
Le Château La Glaudie, 3 houses for your holidays, 2-5 persons with all comfort, fireplace, 50 acres pastures and forests, swimmingpool...
Located 13.9 km from BrantômeFrom 445 € to 695 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Camping brantôme peyrelevade    
9
Brantôme
We are located 1 km from downtown Brantome. The site is bordered by the river Dronne. Pitches 100 to 200 m² with or without electricity. Pitches stabilized for campers with preferential...
Located in BrantômeFrom 11 € to 17 € per day 
Camping le Bois du Coderc (permanent)    
9.2
Antonne-et-Trigonant
Located in the scenic Perigord region, 10 km. from Périgueux, the Bois du Coderc is a calm, picturesque, part wooded, riverside site, ideally situated for visiting many interesting...
Located 23 km from BrantômeFrom 12 € to 15.50 € per day 
Camping Wakan-Tanka / La Bucherie    SPECIAL OFFER
Saint-Saud-Lacoussière
Our small scaled family orientated campsite can be found in the Dordogne in France. Sited in one of the national nature reserves we've tried to create a place where our guests can relax....
Located 27 km from BrantômeFrom 10 € to 15.50 € per day 

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HOTELS
Hotel Restaurant Charbonnel     
8.6
Brantôme
Located on the banks of the River Dronne, this hotel offers elegant guest rooms with a classical décor. The à la carte restaurant features a flowery terrace overlooking the river. Guest...
Located in BrantômeRoom from 65 €
Moulin De Vigonac     
9.5
Brantôme
This former 16th-century watermill, cradled by the river Dronne, is located in Brantôme, often named the Venice of the Dordogne region. The hotel boasts a restaurant, terrace and beautiful...
Located in BrantômeRoom from 140 €
Hotel Restaurant les Jardins de Brantôme 
Brantôme
Hotel Restaurant les Jardins de Brantome is set a 5-minute walk from the centre of Brantôme and offers an outdoor swimming pool. You can dine in the on-site restaurant or go canoeing...
Located in BrantômeRoom from 130 €

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