Hautefort

Hautefort

Travel guide and tourist information

Travel guide and tourist information

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION			CLOSEST TOWNS
Town	Hautefort		Cherveix-Cubas at 4.8 km (5 min)
Insee code	24210		Boisseuilh at 4.9 km (6 min)
Postcode	24390		Badefols-d'Ans at 6.9 km (8 min)
Latitude	45.2596459		Temple-Laguyon at 7 km (9 min)
Longitude	1.1430000		Tourtoirac at 8.2 km (9 min)
Altitude	From 145 to 271 meters		Nailhac at 8.4 km (9 min)
Surface	25.68 km²		Sainte-Trie at 8.5 km (11 min)
Population	1110 inhabitants		Teillots at 9.3 km (11 min)
Density	43 inhabitants/km²		La Chapelle-Saint-Jean at 9.4 km (10 min)
National label			Anlhiac at 9.6 km (10 min)
Chief town	Périgueux (at 41 km, 45 min)		Granges-d'Ans at 10.2 km (10 min)
Department	Dordogne		Salagnac at 10.2 km (12 min)
Region	Aquitaine		Search another town

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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!

• 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.

• 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.

Castle Hautefort		Former hospice Hautefort
Museum of Medicine		Church of St. Agnan
Pond Cuckoo		Coat of arms Hautefort

Tuesday 14 February Day Night Min. -2°C - Max. 6°C

Wednesday 15 February Day Night Min. -3°C - Max. 3°C

Thursday 16 February Day Night Min. 1°C - Max. 5°C

La residence Salagnac Traditional restaurant (menu item) and booking (gastronomic menus) Located 9.6 km from Hautefort From 15 € to 30 € per person

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 11.8 km from Hautefort From 20 € to 30 € per person

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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 Hautefort From 60 € to 70 € the double room

Manoir lascaux   Objat Ex-renovated mansion, with a park with trees and flowers including: 1 Bedroom suite with 2 / 4 pers. Shower room, wc, tv direct access outside - an upstairs room 2 pers. Shower room,... Located 21 km from Hautefort From 50 € to 80 € the double room

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 26 km from Hautefort 38 € the double room

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La fougeraie Salagnac Nearly Hautefort. Storey house, 4 / 6 persons, 3 bedrooms, bathroom. Courtyard, pool, barn converted into a games room. Spectacular view, quiet. Week from 380 € to 980 €, depending... Located 8.2 km from Hautefort From 380 € to 980 € 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 Hautefort From 480 € to 580 € per week

Moulin de la Jarousse Lanouaille On an area of 15 hectares, rental houses in stone, log cabins and yurts in a cottage or cottages. Swimming pool, fishing pond, children's playground, hiking trails. Quiet and scenery... Located 14.7 km from Hautefort From 330 € to 840 € 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 12.1 km from Hautefort 12.20 € 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 22 km from Hautefort From 12 € to 15.50 € 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 23 km from Hautefort From 16 € to 31 € per day

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Hotel Le St-Robert     8.2 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 9 km from Hautefort Room from 68 €

Chateau du Bois Noir     9.1 Perpezac-le-Blanc Chateau du Bois Noir is located in Perpezac-le-Blanc, in the Limousin region. It sits on a lovely garden with a terrace and features a traditional restaurant and bar. All of the non-smoking... Located 17.4 km from Hautefort Room from 115 €

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 17.5 km from Hautefort Room from 85 €

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