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24310 Brantôme
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Brantôme [click to enlarge]Le Brouillac, a small peaceful hamlet in the Périgord Vert, is located near the beautiful town of Brantôme. Known as the Venice of Périgord, Brantôme is encircled by the River Dronne. As well as excellent restaurants - from Michelin star cuisine to pizzas - the town has a lively market on Fridays, all the basic shops you need including a supermarket, and good sporting facilities.
Périgueux, the capital of the Dordogne, is a 30-minute drive away. This historic town has some Roman remains, and both Medieval and Renaissance architecture. Périgueux has some lovely shops and fine restaurants, and a good choice of large hypermarkets. Other nearby places to visit are the Grotte de Villars, Château Puyguillem, Bourdeilles and St-Jean-de-Cole.Local Bread Festival [click to enlarge]
Ducks [click to enlarge]Slightly further away are Rocamadour, the medieval town of Sarlat and the famous prehistoric caves at Lascaux. The major port of Bordeaux, with its elegant architecture and high-class boutiques, is also within easy reach. A pleasant day can also be spent visiting the many vineyards in the region and - of course - sampling some of the local wine!
Brantôme
Brantôme
Brantôme
A little history...
A Benedictine abbey was founded by Charlemagne at Brantôme to house the relics of Saint Sicaire. The abbey was first mentioned in 818AD, but was later destroyed by the Normans. It was rebuilt in the 11th century.

Architecture
Prehistoric and megalithic remains (including the Dolmen de Pierre Levée); cliff with quarries, sources, cluzeaux (underground shelters) and troglodytic habitations (some of which have been turned into shops and restaurants); primitive troglodytic abbey with a grotto known as the "Last Judgement"; unique "coudé" (elbowed) bridge; Benedictine abbey with a church, bell-tower (the oldest campanile in France), Vauban staircase and monks' dormitory (visits June-September).

Things to see & do
Numerous art galleries and studios; Musée Desmoulin - classical paintings and mediumnic portraits (done by spirits through mediums); botanical gardens; canoeing; swimming; horseriding.

Markets
Weekly market (Friday mornings); farmers' markets (July and August); truffle and foie gras markets (December-February).
CommuneBrantôme
Population2043
Area3465 ha (13.4 sq miles)
Altitude103 m (338 ft)
Département24
RégionAquitaine
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