Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne
Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne is found in the Correze department of Limousin, in the south of the region near Collonges-la-Rouge.
In an attractive setting, in a wooded valley on the banks of the Dordogne river, Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne originally developed around a benedictine abbey, of which part can still be seen in the town as the 12th-13th century church of Saint-Pierre de Beaulieu.
Take time to admire the abbey-church, a very good example of a roman-style church - and especially the monumental sculpture of Christ and other figures welcoming believers above the entrance door.
The old centre of the village around the market square also contains some lovely medieval houses, part colombage and part traditional stone.
There is also an interesting exhibit in Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne about the history and construction of gabares (river boats) from the middle ages to the 20th century on the river at Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne.
The nearby Chateau d'Estresse, dating from the 14th-16th century and now a listed historic monument, historically played an important defensive role in the valley and can also be visited. The chateau is more of a 'manor house' style than castle, and is in a pretty location on the banks of the river.
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Tourist Classifications for Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne
- approved Station Verte - resort paying particular attention to its natural environment
- approved Station Classée (resort paying particular attention to facilities for tourism)
Places to visit near Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne, France
Explore places of interest within about 70 kilometres on a map at places near Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne.
Some places to visit within 30 km: 
17 km: Argentat (Pretty village) 14 km: Autoire (Most beautiful village) 14 km: Carennac (Most beautiful village) 22 km: Collonges-la-Rouge (Most beautiful village) 9 km: Curemonte (Most beautiful village) 25 km: Gramat (Town near Rocamadour) 12 km: Loubressac (Most beautiful village) 26 km: Martel (attractive small town) 31 km: Rocamadour (Pilgrimage village)
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