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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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Places to visit - Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne
Explore places within about 70 kilometres on a map at Visit Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne.
Some of the closer places are listed below (distances from Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne are approximate and direct - as the crow flies. Only places listed on the france this way site are shown!)
- Argentat Pretty village at 17 km
- Autoire Most beautiful village at 14 km
- Carennac Most beautiful village at 14 km
- Collonges-la-Rouge Most beautiful village at 22 km
- Curemonte Most beautiful village at 9 km
- Gramat Town near Rocamadour at 25 km
- Loubressac Most beautiful village at 12 km
- Rocamadour Pilgrimage village at 31 km
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