Collonges-la-Rouge, Curemonte, Martel, Carennac, Loubressac, Autoire, Turenne, Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne, and Rocamadour…
Each of these villages has earned the prestigious “Most Beautiful Villages of France” designation, and there are many more with equally enchanting names, such as Noailhac, Saint-Céré, and Souillac. You can easily lose yourself for an hour, an afternoon, or even an entire day wandering the welcoming, narrow streets lined with ancient stone buildings, cozy bistros, and market stalls offering local specialties.
Explore the bastides of Bretenoux and Puybrun, which served as commercial centers during the early Middle Ages and the Renaissance. Discover the region’s remarkable Romanesque churches, home to extraordinary works of art like the stunning tympanums at the churches in Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne and Carennac.
The area is rich in monuments and pilgrimage sites, from the Black Madonna of Rocamadour to the Caves of Saint Anthony of Padua in Brive, offering countless opportunities for reflection and wonder. Some sites also house unique treasures, such as the boat-shaped roof of the Chapelle des Pénitents in Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne, or the 12th-century wardrobe—considered the oldest in France—on display at Aubazine Abbey.
