Sainte-Orse

Sainte-Orse

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION 
TownSainte-Orse
Insee code24473
Postcode24210
Latitude45.2036740
Longitude1.0752510
AltitudeFrom 163 to 292 meters
Surface23.54 km²
Population393 inhabitants
Density16 inhabitants/km²CLOSEST TOWNS
Chief townPérigueux (at 33 km, 42 min)Granges-d'Ans at 4 km (8 min)
DepartmentDordogneGabillou at 4 km (8 min)
RegionAquitaineSearch another town
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TOWN PRESENTATION
  • In the hollow of the valley where the winds''Rent,''it takes a magnificent view over the village and the old wash house, another important relic of rural life, which evokes the animation that he reigned n ' there was not so long ago. In the wooded hills that surround many hamlets nestle with a high percentage of castles. These old houses opulent rural architectural character of a certain 17th and 18th centuries are preserved from the ravages of modernism.
  • Random small shaded roads you will discover:
  • In the hamlet of La Faye, the castle of Elizabeth Jouffre De La Faye, wife of Marshal Bugeaud.
  • A Peyrebrune the memory of Georges De Peyrebrune, feminist writer who had his heyday in the 19th century.
  • Many witnesses of a rich local heritage: laundries, crucifixes, pigeon, Bories, bread ovens, work ...
  • If you are passionate about history, know that Sainte-Orse has been occupied continuously since prehistoric times and there are still remnants of these ancient times:
  • Stones assuming rituals, dating back probably to the Celts of the early Iron Age, the best known is at Peyrebrune.
  • Some Henge and Standing Stone located at Sainte-Orse.
  • Historical records are available at City Hall.
  • Finally, hikers can give free rein to their passion of many rural roads open to them.

SIGHTSEEING
  • The beautiful old town houses are grouped around two squares, true centers of life: that the Town Hall and that of the Church.
  • The imposing 12th-century Romanesque church is listed as a historical monument with its sarcophagi Merovingian and medieval crypt.
  • Two castles of 15th and sixteenth, eighteenth, and a manor, testify to the historical past of the village.
Detailed information
MonumentsChurch Saint-Ours

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS
  • Fair St. Paul on Saturday before January 25.
  • Ball trap: the last weekend of July.
  • Feast Day: August 22 to.

ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND
Leisure activities
NameType of activityPriceTown
L'Appel de la Forêt adventure trailSports sensations19 €Thenon (7.1 km)

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WEATHER
Saturday 25 May
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Min. -3°C - Max. 10°C
Sunday 26 May
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Min. 2°C - Max. 11°C
Monday 27 May
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Min. 8°C - Max. 11°C
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 13.5 km from Sainte-Orse24 € per person 
Hôtellerie de Born
Salagnac
Traditional restaurant (menu item) and booking (gastronomic menus)
Located 17.8 km from Sainte-OrseFrom 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 18 km from Sainte-OrseFrom 20 € to 35 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Villa des Roses    
9.2
Plazac
Bed & Breakfast at the heart of Black Perigord, located in Plazac, halfway between Sarlat and Périgueux, Les Eyzies and Lascaux, 5 km from the valley of the Vezere. 5mn walk from the...
Located 18.7 km from Sainte-Orse38 € the double room 
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 21 km from Sainte-OrseFrom 60 € to 70 € the double room 
Escale en perigord  
Trélissac
8 km from the center of Perigueux Dordogne, in the quiet and greenery of a park of 6000 m², Michele and Michel welcome you in their guest rooms located on the first floor of the house....
Located 22 km from Sainte-Orse80 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
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 6.8 km from Sainte-OrseFrom 350 € to 450 € per week 
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 6.9 km from Sainte-OrseFrom 300 € to 400 € per week 
Gite Marie Domaine des Ormeaux
Ajat
The cottage 'Mary' is a terraced house with separate entrance, an area of ​​85 m² that can accommodate 1 to 4 persons. Part of the house is seventeenth century and retains many original...
Located 8 km from Sainte-OrseFrom 500 € to 900 € 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 16.7 km from Sainte-OrseFrom 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 6.5 km from Sainte-OrseRoom from 47 €
Le Moulin De Mitou     
8.9
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 hot tub. All guest rooms in the...
Located 12.7 km from Sainte-OrseRoom from 85 €
Château de la Fleunie     
8.3
Condat-sur-Vézère
This hotel is housed in a castle on 106-hectare grounds, which include a swimming pool, 2 tennis courts and an animal park. It is located in the Dordogne countryside. The Château de...
Located 16.2 km from Sainte-OrseRoom from 78 €

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Dordogne
Albizia Hotel
This hotel is set a 3-minute drive north of Sarlat-la-Canéda and offers a 24-hour reception. You can use the free Wi-Fi access...
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