Sainte-Orse

Sainte-Orse

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownSainte-OrseGranges-d'Ans at 4 km (8 min)
Insee code24473Gabillou at 4 km (8 min)
Postcode24210Temple-Laguyon at 4.9 km (12 min)
Latitude45.2036740Chourgnac at 5 km (10 min)
Longitude1.0752510Brouchaud at 7.2 km (14 min)
AltitudeFrom 163 to 292 metersSainte-Eulalie-d'Ans at 8.2 km (20 min)
Surface23.54 km²Thenon at 8.2 km (17 min)
Population372 inhabitantsBars at 8.5 km (17 min)
Density16 inhabitants/km²Nailhac at 8.8 km (18 min)
Chief townPérigueux (at 33 km, 42 min)Saint-Pantaly-d'Ans at 8.9 km (22 min)
DepartmentDordogneTourtoirac at 9.3 km (19 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.
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WEATHER
Tuesday 14 February
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Min. -2°C - Max. 6°C
Wednesday 15 February
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Min. -3°C - Max. 3°C
Thursday 16 February
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Min. 1°C - Max. 5°C
RESTAURANTS 
La residence
Salagnac
Traditional restaurant (menu item) and booking (gastronomic menus)
Located 17.8 km from Sainte-OrseFrom 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 18 km from Sainte-OrseFrom 20 € to 30 € per person 
Jaune poussin
Périgueux
Open Monday to Friday from 11h45 to 14h. Catering buffet complete control, wide range input of the season, daily specials and fittings, great variety of desserts, all included without...
Located 28 km from Sainte-Orse10 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
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 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 
Maison d'hôtes : Les Châtaigniers    
8.8
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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...
Located 26 km from Sainte-OrseFrom 49 € to 59 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Gite maskali en perigord  
9.2
Thenon
It is an old stone barn restored three houses about 43 sqm each. They are all different from their design and decoration. -Le Perigord upstairs, under the roof with a bedroom closet...
Located 8 km from Sainte-OrseFrom 350 € to 600 € per week 
Gîte de la Roche en Périgord  
9.8
Thenon
Situated in a hamlet between Thenon and Montignac-Lascaux, our cottage enjoys the peaceful setting of the Black Perigord. Near the site of Lascaux, close to Dordogne and Vézère valleys...
Located 8.9 km from Sainte-OrseFrom 350 € to 450 € 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 14.9 km from Sainte-OrseFrom 360 € to 500 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
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 10.5 km from Sainte-Orse12.20 € 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 16.7 km from Sainte-OrseFrom 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 21 km from Sainte-OrseFrom 16 € to 31 € per day 

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HOTELS
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 12.7 km from Sainte-OrseRoom from 85 €
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 15.4 km from Sainte-OrseRoom from 68 €
Château de la Fleunie     
7.7
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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