This Unesco-listed 12th-century Cistercian abbey and its Gothic cloister hide in the forest just south of the Dordogne, along the River Bélingou.
Cloître de Cadouin
Cadouin
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1. Grottes de Maxange
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Discovered in 2000 in a stone quarry, this cave system is packed with stalagtites and mineral deposits.
2. Gouffre de Proumeyssac
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In high season, reserve ahead for a guided tour of this vast cave with sparkling stalactites. It has an aerial basket for viewing the cavern.
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About 8km west of Les Eyzies, near the hamlet of St-Cirq, this privately owned cave features several animal engravings dating from around 15,000 BC to 17…
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5. Bastideum
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This small interpretative centre is a good stop for history buffs interested in reading up on bastides, or, for a bit more family fun, playing one of the…
6. Château de Lanquais
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8. Abri Pataud
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About 250m north of the Musée National de Préhistoire, this Cro-Magnon abri (shelter) was inhabited over a period of 15,000 years starting some 37,000…