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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 acctratively 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 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 archaeolgical museum in Domme.

Nearby

Chateau de Castelnaud is to the west of Domme

 

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Places to visit - Domme

Any places listed above are within about 20-25 km (as the crow flies)

 

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