Domme
Domme ('most beautiful villages of the Dordogne') is on the Dordogne river 8 km south of Sarlat (Sarlat-le-Canéda)
Tourist Information and places to visit
Domme is a very attractive bastide town, founded in 1283 and in one of the best locations possible. It had an unstable early history, and changed hands several times between the English and the French during the Hundred Years War. The turbulent times continued in the later Wars of Religion, and during the Second World War the caves were used as a hideout.
Domme is at the top of a fairly steep hill, and has 180 degree views across the Dordogne river and surrounding countryside from the terraced belvedere area at the top of the village, including Beynac and La Roque Gageac.
The town is entered by a large fortified gate at the bottom of the main street (it is unusual for a bastide town to retain its fortifications) - with huge towers either side that also served as prisons.
The 'main street' then passes up the hill, between lots of lovely honey-coloured old houses (now largely gift shops etc). Some of the traditional houses are attractively decorated with balconies and stone staircases.
After being distracted by the side streets a little, at the top will find a large open area with magnificent views, several cafes, and the entrance to Domme caves. The original open market hall, with impressive carpentry and stone supporting pillars, is also in this square, overlooked by the fine 15th century 'Hotel du Gouverneur'.
Domme caves
Domme caves themselves are a noteworthy event - very fine and interesting caves, with almost half a kilometre of galleries - and of course a lovely place to cool down on a hot summers day. There is also a small archaeological museum in Domme.
Nearby
Chateau de Castelnaud is to the west of Domme
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Tourist Classifications for Domme
- Most beautiful villages in France
Places to visit near Domme, France
Explore places of interest within about 70 kilometres on a map at places near Domme.
Some places to visit within 30 km: 
23 km: Belves (Most beautiful village) 9 km: Beynac (Most beautiful village) 9 km: Chateau de Beynac (castle) 9 km: Chateau de Castelnaud (castle) 27 km: Chateau de Commarque (castle) 11 km: Chateau de Montfort (castle) 7 km: Chateau des Milandes (castle) 25 km: Font-de-Gaume (cave system) 19 km: Gourdon (Lot) (Recommended stopover town) 4 km: La Roque-Gageac (Most beautiful village) 26 km: La-Roque-Saint-Christophe (World Heritage Site) 26 km: Les Eyzies (Prehistory Centre) 20 km: Saint-Cyprien (attractive town) 27 km: Saint-Leon-sur-Vezere (Most beautiful village) 10 km: Sarlat (Renowned town) 26 km: Vezere Valley (World Heritage Site) 24 km: Villefranche-du-Perigord (Bastide town)
See also Domme (version Francais)
