Cadouin, a small medieval village renovated with taste, is the country Bastides on the border of Perigord Black and Purple Périgord, between the Salard and Bergerac. The hilly and wooded area, the forest of Bessede and water Bélingou drew the Cistercians. Over the centuries, pilgrimages around the Shroud have been living the village. A great hall, paved streets invite you to stroll and explore the heritage. Classified as a major site in Aquitaine (only three in the Dordogne), this village is a must and full of charm.
SIGHTSEEING
Abbey Cadouin:
Cadouin Abbey was founded in 1115 by Gerald de Salles and affiliated to the Cistercian order in 1119. It was recently listed as World Heritage by UNESCO under the roads to Saint Jacques de Compostela, which gives it a new awareness and a significant interest to tourists. A sober decor, poor lighting contrast with the magnificence of the cloister can be seen from inside the church.
The Abbey is a pure masterpiece of the 12th century. The cloister of late Gothic of the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries is to visit. The rich carvings on the capitals, keystones, which materialize the sins and virtues in the stone. From both sides of the chair of the abbot, two high-reliefs tell the procession of monks and the road to Calvary. The four gates are used to compare the Gothic and Renaissance.
The hall of the 15th century, with its framed original star very well preserved, seems lost on the main square of the abbey.
EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS
Flowers: annually May 8 a big market for flowers, shrubs.
Summer:
Guided theatrical candlelight.
Medieval Festival in August as part of the festival Valley Dropt.
Market Night every Monday evening, with local products and music. This night market attracts nearly 1,000 people from snacking, dining on large tables available.
ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND
St. Avitus-Sénieur (7 km): another world heritage of UNESCO.
Auberge de La Salvetat. Hotel***Restaurant. Route de Belvès - 24480 Cadouin. Tel. 05.53.63.42.79. Ann et Steve jordan welcome you to their family run Hotel Auberge de La Salvetat and...
Located in Cadouin
From 25 € to 35 € per person
Le Vieux Logis
9.3
Trémolat
Le Vieux Logis is the ideal place to disconnect. Planted in the middle of a beautiful park in the heart of the Dordogne, this family home invites you to a gastronomic break in a setting...
Located 8 km from Cadouin
60 € per person
Le Bistrot de la Place
9
Trémolat
Le Bistrot de la Place is located in the beautiful area of Le Vieux Logis hotel and restaurant in the heart of the Dordogne. The owners wanted to offer an alternative to the gourmet...
We welcome you to the heart of the Dordogne valley, halfway between Bergerac and Sarlat on hills overlooking the village of Buisson Cadouin, ideal for visiting the sights of the region....
Located 4.4 km from Cadouin
From 55 € to 65 € the double room
La p'tite auberge du Fournier
9.7
Alles-sur-Dordogne
We are all graduates of the 2 hotel school in Rouen and baking for my mari. Nos full breakfasts, among other compounds of croissants, pastries, homemade bread, freshly squeezed orange...
Located 4.7 km from Cadouin
From 65 € to 75 € the double room
La Ferme de la Croix
9.7
Saint-Avit-Sénieur
Located halfway between Sarlat and Bergerac, La Ferme de la Croix welcomes you to stay a family, quiet and friendly. Beatrice and Frederic will help you discover life in the countryside...
Great perigourdine stone house, situated in the heart of the Perigord halfway between Bergerac and Sarlat. In a quiet hamlet surrounded by valleys and forests suitable for rest, the...
Located 1.7 km from Cadouin
From 300 € to 650 € per week
Arcadie
Le Buisson-de-Cadouin
Arcadia, located on the hill of a small hamlet from the road and surrounded by 2 acres of parkland to the forest, offers a quiet and clean air exceptional. This charming, spacious and...
Located 2.7 km from Cadouin
From 400 € to 650 € per week
Location de vacances, gîte en périgord
9.2
SPECIAL OFFER
Molières
Holiday cottage: molieres / english country house in southern Perigord.. The house is located in the heart of the village, between the castle and the central field.. Village, quiet...
Conveniently located between Bergerac, Sarlat and Perigueux, the campsite is close to the most prestigious sites of the Perigord. At the confluence of the Dordogne valley (castles)...
Located 9.7 km from Cadouin
From 11.40 € to 18.10 € per day
Camping Le Rocher de La Granelle
Le Bugue
Hello, You can join us in our campsite if your are looking for a nice place with a good ambiance. We are pretty close to the supermarket and the town center. Also Sarlat is anly at...
Located 11.7 km from Cadouin
From 11.50 € to 20 € per day
Camping la Forêt
Pézuls
En Périgord noir the campsite is set in a beautiful countryside surrounnded by hills and forests. The majority of the pitches are set in a glade of small oak trees. Chalets and Mobilhomes...
Set in a 19th-century chateau, this 4-star hotel offers an outdoor swimming pool. You can hire a bicycle and explore the 4-hectares of English gardens or sample gourmet cuisine by the...
Located 5.5 km from Cadouin
Room from 75 €
Hôtel-Restaurant Côté Rivage
9
Badefols-sur-Dordogne
Hotel-Restaurant Côte Rivage is located on the banks of the Dordogne River. It offers seven 3-star rooms overlooking the river with air-conditioning, flat-screen TV and Wi-Fi internet...