Step prime tourist attraction located in the heart of Perigord, Périgueux with some 30,000 inhabitants, its bustling commercial center, its historic ... make a city vibrant and livable.
One discovers as one leafs Périgueux a history book. The heritage of the city takes you back to the halcyon days of the Roman Empire with its extensive remains that let you judge the richness of this ancient city of Vesunna.
In another neighborhood, the corner of an alley or strolling medieval squares in places, you have wood-framed houses, homes equipped with towers, sign of wealth Périgueux merchants. In this vast conservation area, the cathedral sits atop the hill. This building, which is proud of Perigord, this part forms a Greek cross, surmounted by cupolas, Byzantine-inspired. These restorations are a variety of original building. Built on the way to Saint Jacques de Compostela, the cathedral is a major step for pilgrims. During your trip, you also learn the mansions of the Renaissance finely carved and decorated.
SIGHTSEEING
Museum Vesunna:
A Gallo-Roman remains exceptionally well preserved, enhanced by an architecture of Jean Nouvel. At the heart of the ancient city of Périgueux, excavations have revealed the remains of a large house Gallo-Roman domus Vésone richly decorated with murals. Models, 3D film, archaeological evidence of the lifestyle of its inhabitants from 1st to 3rd century. This house is contemporary amphitheater and the Temple of Vesunna whose remains are still present near the museum.
Audio guides in English, French, Dutch, German, Spanish. Audio for children in French and Dutch.
Guided tours and workshops for children at 15h during the school holidays.
Tours nightly in summer.
Price family.
Enquiries +33 5 53 53 00 92.
Museum of Art and Archaeology of Périgord:
From Perigord China, from prehistory to the present day. Hunts for children.
Enquiries +33 5 53 06 40 70.
Military Museum Périgord:
With more than 10,000 objects, all remarkable, rare or quaint, relive the lives of soldiers from the Middle Ages to today.
Enquiries +33 5 53 53 47 36.
Gardens:
In addition to many heritage parks Périgueux is rewarded with 4 flowers the competition of cities and villages in bloom. Two archaeological parks with garden arenas and garden temple and a theater Vésone nature of the early 20th century the park Gamenson.
A Périgueux along the river banks have been converted into "greenway". Approximately 17 km of pleasant walks for walking, rollerblading or cycling.
Guided tours: The Tourist Office offers guided tours every day in July and August on Wednesdays and Saturdays during the school holidays.
A Périgueux greed is a virtue! After pleasure, place taste buds. With your basket, you will be charmed by the atmosphere of colorful and fragrant markets farm products. The know-how of producers remain a guarantee of quality.
Large markets on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8h to 13h places the Clautre Coderc and the Town Hall.
Farmers Markets every day from 8 am to 24:30 instead of Coderc.
Markets in fat from November to March on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8h to 13h place Saint Louis. For contracts awarded ask the program to the Office of Tourism.
The major events of the year programs available at the Tourist Office.
Mimos - International Arts Festival of Mime and Gesture: late July-early August.
Macadam jazz - concert in the streets Tuesday in July and August.
The Nose: song contest in July and August.
Games Organs in July and August.
Sinfonia - international festival of baroque music: late August.
Night Markets: Wednesdays in July and August.
International Book Fair gourmand late November (even years).
Christmas market in December.
ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND
Many attractions such as castles, caves, museums and recreational activities (tree climbing, canoeing, hot air balloons ...) enrich around Périgueux (free tourist guide available from the Office of Tourism Périgueux).
La Taula the restaurant you will discover a French gourmet cuisine in a space that combines age old stones and modern decoration. The food prepared with fresh and quality is a restaurant...
Located in Périgueux
44 € per person
Hercule Poireau
8.8
Périgueux
This is the heart of the historic district of Périgueux lies the Hercule Poireau restaurant is a charming original stone. Sit indoors and enjoy the vaulted ceiling, his colorful paintings...
Located in Périgueux
51 € per person
La Ferme Saint-Louis
8.1
Périgueux
Sink into the historical and medieval Périgueux and discover La Ferme Saint-Louis. This hotel welcomes you in a charming authentic interior, stonework and quiet terrace on the Place...
Beutiful old farmhouse restored and run by retired hoteliers. Large garden.
Located 20 km from Périgueux
65 € the double room
Au Coin du Feu en Périgord Vert
10
SPECIAL OFFER
La Chapelle-Faucher
In our B & B Au Coin du Feu, we offer you 3 bedrooms. Family atmosphere, children welcome. Off-season promotions. 10% discount for 4 consecutive nights in June, July, August and Se...
Located 24 km from Périgueux
From 30 € to 40 € the double room
Maison d'hôtes : Les Châtaigniers
9.1
SPECIAL OFFER
Mauzens-et-Miremont
Located in the heart of the Black Perigord 30 km from Sarlat. Possibility of dining in the evening. Heated pool. Entrance. Privés. 4 health Rooms 2-3 people. And family suite of 2to...
We offer a quality holiday home for 8/9 people. This cottage has a private swimming pool 8 x 4 m, depth 1.85 m, with bath for children, depth 1 m. Total area 100 m² pool and beach....
Located 8.6 km from Périgueux
From 490 € to 1370 € per week
Domaine des bories
9.2
Sorges
On a plot of 8 hectares, all the ingredients for a successful holiday park : quiet and relaxed lifestyle, unspoiled natural landscapes, mini-farm area (donkey, pony, goats, ducks, fish...)....
Located 13.2 km from Périgueux
From 355 € to 2640 € per week
Maison campagne
8.2
Savignac-les-Églises
-House (5 rooms upstairs bedrooms) in a small village (shops 200 m) between Perigord Perigord green and white. - sorges 5 km capital of the truffle and its swimming pool. *- 20 km from...
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 11.9 km from Périgueux
From 12.90 € to 18.50 € per day
Camping brantôme peyrelevade
9.1
SPECIAL OFFER
Brantôme
Camping Brantome Peyrelevade is located 1 km from downtown Brantome. The site is bordered by the river Dronne. Pitches 100 to 200 m² with or without electricity. Two bathrooms including...
Located 20 km from Périgueux
From 14 € to 20 € per day
Le Plein Air Neuvicois
9.5
Neuvic
Situated at Neuvic sur l'Isle, a three star camp site with 77 spacious and shaded places situated near a renaissance château with arboretum, The campsite is situated on both banks of...
Located a 10-minute walk from the medieval centre in Périgueux, this hotel features a garden with a terrace. The air-conditioned guest rooms include free Wi-Fi access, and the hotel...
Located in Périgueux
Room from 65 €
Mercure Périgueux Centre
8.3
Périgueux
The Mercure Perigueux is a new hotel offering free Wi-Fi, friendly staff and modern accommodation in the heart of the city, near the medieval ruins and numerous shops and restaurants....
Located in Périgueux
Room from 54 €
Ibis Périgueux Centre
7.8
Périgueux
With a 24-hour front desk, ibis Périgueux Centre is 300 metres from the centre of Périgueux and its cathedral. It offers a terrace and soundproofed rooms with free Wi-Fi. There is an...
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