Thiviers

Visit Thiviers, Aquitaine

Thiviers is an active town in the northern Dordogne that is situated between the deeply valleyed landscape and Regional natural Parc of Perigord-Limousin to the north of Thiviers, and the more gently rolling countryside found to the south. It is a good base for exploring this northern part of the Dordogne region.

Explore Thiviers

Thiviers prides itself especially on its local speciality, foie gras, and the other regional produce such as walnuts and truffles. Indeed the town has designated itself 'Capital of the foie gras in Green Perigord'. To learn more about foie-gras you can visit the museum in the town that is dedicated to its production.

It is the old part of Thiviers near the church that is most interesting for visitors, with some interesting remnants from its medieval past to be seen

The Church itself dates from the 12th century but has been renovated and altered over the centuries. Don't miss the devilish carvings on the columns inside the church. To the south-east of the church you can see the renaissance style facade of the 16th century Chateau de Vaucocour, built on the site of a 12th century castle that was destroyed in the Wars of Religion (the castle is not open to the public).

The town has an important history of producing pottery (faience) and there is a museum dedicated to the story of the production.

Thiviers has all facilities and is a pleasant centre for a stroll. Saturday morning is market day in Thiviers and that is the best time to see a wide selection of the local produce and specialities.

Attractions nearby

The region around Thiviers contains attractive countryside, and there are many marked walks to follow, also horse-riding at Lempzours and canoeing at Corgnac sur l'Isle are popular activities. There is a long path - cycle route towards St Pardoux-la-Riviere that leaves from Thiviers, and the lake at Nantheuil is popular with sunbathers and swimmers (also for fishing).

While at Thiviers don't miss the nearby village of St-Jean-de-Cole. Found 7 km to the west of the town it is an attractive village with a stone bridge over the river, and a well preserved old centre with a covered market and a church. Also recommended for a vist is the Chateau de Jumilhac, 20 kilometres north-east of Thiviers.

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Suggested places to visit near Thiviers, France

Distances shown are direct, driving distances will be greater.

More suggestions: Brantome 22km; Nontron 24km; Chateau de Hautefort 25km; Bourdeilles 28km; Perigueux 30km; Segur-le-Chateau 30km; Marthon 43km; Montignac 43km; Plazac 43km; Terrasson 44km; Lascaux caves 45km;

Thiviers tourist information: sights and attractions nearby

Eglise Notre Dame de l'Assomption (Thiviers) - religious monument (0km) : Abbaye Cistercienne de Boschaud (Villars) - religious monument (13km) : Abbaye Saint Pierre (Brantome) - religious monument (22km) : Perigord-Limousin - regional natural parc (23km) : Saint-Yrieix-la-Perche - recommended detour (24km) : Jardins du château de Hautefort - remarkable garden (25km) : Cathédrale Saint Front (Perigueux) - religious monument (30km) : Ancien Prieuré de Merlande (La Chapelle-Gonaguet) - religious monument (31km) :

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