Hautefort

Hautefort

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION 
TownHautefort
Insee code24210
Postcode24390
Latitude45.2596459
Longitude1.1430000
AltitudeFrom 145 to 271 meters
Surface25.68 km²
Population1096 inhabitants
Density42 inhabitants/km²CLOSEST TOWNS
National labelCherveix-Cubas at 4.8 km (5 min)
Chief townPérigueux (at 41 km, 45 min)Boisseuilh at 4.9 km (6 min)
DepartmentDordogneBadefols-d'Ans at 6.9 km (8 min)
RegionAquitaineSearch another town
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TOWN PRESENTATION

Close to world famous tourist attractions (Lascaux. ..) Hautefort offers all the ingredients for a charming holiday in the Land of Man.

Visible from afar, the village of Hautefort has the most beautiful and most impressive castle style classic throughout the Perigord. Baron Maxence Damascus helped forge close links with the population. Each year he gave a feast in which all residents were invited and received wonderful gifts. Today this commitment continues to the castle and finds himself in local history.

During the revolution, the inhabitants of a neighboring municipality created a militia to come and destroy Hautefort the Hautefort, got wind of the plot, their melted bronze and copper to make weapons and oppose the project.

More recently, in 1968, after a fire ravaged part of the castle, the solidarity and generosity that was expressed towards the Baroness de Bastard showed again that the commitment Hautefort feels for his castle .

One of the peculiarities of Hautefort is its predisposition to see the birth and welcome people of culture, artists, poets and writers. Some places are experiencing a good period and then gradually fall back into anonymity. At Hautefort, history has never ceased to live.

Middle Ages to the present day, Bertran de Born in Eugene Roy, Hautefort continues every day to build its history!


SIGHTSEEING
  • Castle Hautefort:
  • The elegant silhouette of the castle Hautefort looming atop a plateau overlooking the valleys of Bauza and Heavy, two tributaries of Auvézère. In the 17th century, the medieval fortress becomes a house of pleasure. Gradually abandoning his defensive unit for the approval of a classical architecture, the new castle reflects the power of the lords of Hautefort.
  • The apartments, reception rooms, the chapel, the tower of Britain (the oldest castle) and the parks are open to visitors.
  • The classic castles are built usually on the plains to facilitate access to adjoining gardens. Here, visitors look out onto the embroidery box of French garden and enjoy the view over the surrounding countryside particularly well preserved. The English garden, designed by Count Choulot, one of the greatest landscape painters of the 19th century, offers particularly extensive and varied walks.
  • Hours of the ticket: March: 14h-18h (weekends and holidays). April and May: 10am to 12.30pm and from 14h to 18h. June: from 9:30 to 19h. July and August: from 9:30 to 19h. September: from 10 to 18. October: 14h-18h. From November 1 to 11: 14h-18h (weekends and holidays). Closed from 12 November to 28 February.
  • Former hospice Hautefort:
  • Former hospice Hautefort exudes a strength and a lofty image, in this village of Perigord Perigord Noir. Founded in 1669 by Jacques-Francois Marquis of Hautefort following a royal edict of Louis 14th in 1662 which advocated the creation of provincial areas of poor reception, it remains a rare type of the hospital foundation.
  • Since 1994, it houses a museum of medicine with one hand a historical part about living in this building (reconstruction of a sick room, exposed the political, economic and social aspects of 17th century .. .) and also a section on the history of medicine told through permanent and temporary exhibitions.
  • If in the beginning, this remarkable building was a social purpose, he quickly became a venue for the sick. From 1747, the Sisters of Nevers, whose congregation had a great reputation in caring for the sick are called to officiate in the former hospital. They will remain until 1995 Hautefort. Soldiers of the First World War have been treated in this place.
  • Museum open daily in April, May and October from 10am to 12pm and from 14h to 18h, from June to September from 10 to 19. Opening in October, Monday to Friday from 10am to 12pm and 14pm to 18pm.
  • Guided tours can visit free, visit conference.
  • For groups by appointment with the Office of Tourism +33 5 53 50 40 27.
  • Hobbies and activities:
  • Centre of relaxation and well-being: Spa with whirlpool, sauna and steam room, beauty salon, cardio-training, life-space-movement form (information on +33 5 53 51 98 87).
  • Walking.
  • Balloon (baptism of free flight balloon flights Castle Hautefort from 15 March to 15 November).
  • Paintball.
Detailed information
Information pointsTourist Office of Hautefort
Leisure centresCastle Gardens of Jardins du château de Hautefort
MonumentsCastle of Hautefort

ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND
  • Explore the region through the proposed Family Hiking: 120 km of marked trails (you can learn and get the shots on IGN base map, the Tourism Office Hautefort to +33 5 53 50 40 27 ).
  • Canoeing, kayaking, climbing, caving, mountain biking Cherveix-Cubas.
  • Day at Walnut Nailhac in August.
Leisure activities
NameType of activityPriceTown
L'Appel de la Forêt adventure trailSports sensations19 €Thenon (14.7 km)

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PHOTOS
Castle Hautefort
 
Former hospice Hautefort
Museum of Medicine
 
Church of St. Agnan
Pond Cuckoo
 
Coat of arms Hautefort
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Wednesday 22 May
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Thursday 23 May
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RESTAURANTS 
La Crémaillère
Anlhiac
RUSTIC - You want authenticity, land, real? Come hang La Crémaillère! The restaurant, located in the heart of green Périgord, in Anlhiac cultivates land this side so becoming in this...
Located 6.8 km from Hautefort24 € per person 
Hôtellerie de Born
Salagnac
Traditional restaurant (menu item) and booking (gastronomic menus)
Located 9.6 km from HautefortFrom 15 € to 30 € per person 
Le Saint-Robert gite et chambres
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 11.8 km from HautefortFrom 20 € to 35 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
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 17.3 km from HautefortFrom 60 € to 70 € the double room 
Manoir lascaux    
10
Objat
Ex-renovated mansion, with a park with trees and flowers including: 1 Bedroom with en-suite 2/4 pers. Shower, wc, tv direct access outside - 1 Bedroom upstairs 2 pers. Shower, toilet,...
Located 21 km from HautefortFrom 50 € to 80 € the double room 
Tour de garde en Périgord Noir    
10
Terrasson-Lavilledieu
Guest duplex, independent of the main housing with kitchenette. Fully restored, you will find the charm of old stones and beams to stay out of the ordinary. The house is at the heart...
Located 22 km from Hautefort75 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
House for 6 persons
Nailhac
Charming house in the Perigord. Enjoy the tranquility in the Périgord countryside, former bread oven restored. Bordered by a large pond on one side, and surrounded by lawns, your location,...
Located 4.1 km from HautefortFrom 300 € to 400 € per week 
Le Saint-Robert gite et chambres
Saint-Robert
Suite 50 m ² room with a double bed, living room with sofa bed, kitchenette with oven, electric plates, refrigerator, bathroom, private terrace, garden, with access to the pool at the...
Located 11.8 km from HautefortFrom 500 € to 600 € per week 
Maison de campagne 'Le Puy-Mary'
Azerat
This renovated family home is located in the heart of Perigord Black, truffle country, foie gras and walnuts on common Azerat equidistant between Périgueux and Brive-la-Gaillarde. This...
Located 12.5 km from HautefortFrom 350 € to 450 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Camping le Bois du Coderc (permanent)    
9.3
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 22 km from HautefortFrom 12.90 € to 18.50 € per day 

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HOTELS
Au Périgord Noir     
8.2
Hautefort
Situated 4 km from Hautefort Castle, Au Périgord Noir offers an outdoor, seasonal swimming pool and a breakfast room with a view of the castle. The rooms feature an LCD TV and free...
Located in HautefortRoom from 47 €
Domaine d'Essendiéras    
8.2
Saint-Médard-d'Excideuil
This 19th-century château is set in a 400-hectare park with an outdoor swimming pool and a 9-hole golf course. You can enjoy boat trips on the private lake, and Périgueux is 40 km away....
Located 11.4 km from HautefortRoom from 70 €
Hotel Le St-Robert     
8.4
Saint-Robert
Just 25 kilometres from Brive, near Limousin and Perigord, Hotel Le St-Robert sits on a hillside at the entrance of a medieval village, overlooking the valleys of the Yssandon. This...
Located 11.8 km from HautefortRoom from 70 €

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