Donjon et Manoir de la Salle

The donjon and the manor house of Saint-Léon-sur-Vézère, listed since 1957, are a rare testimony of the 14th century thanks to the exemplary restoration work.

In the village of Saint-Léon-sur-Vézère, one of the most beautiful villages in France, step through the wrought-iron gate of the Donjon et Manoir de la Salle. A magnificent logis, a noble house typical of Périgord with its 12th century tower, which has survived the centuries from the Middle Ages to the present day. It opens its doors to the public for the first time in 2021. This residence with its imposing rivet gate also houses the 15th century manor house where you can discover furniture and collections ranging from music to herbalism and legends of fantastic animals.

From the pretty gardens you can admire the heavy tiled roof and then we climbed all the way to the top to enjoy a magnificent view of the village on the old covered battlements. In summer you will appreciate the protective shade of the giant cedar, which is the pride not only of the house but also of the village, as everyone can enjoy its majestic branches.

Part of the Donjon et Manoir de la Salle has been listed since 1957, some wings have been renovated by the owners since the 1970s. Inhabited since the Middle Ages, the dungeon reflects the life of its former owners. Stroll through the kitchen and admire the unchanged elements where small dishes have always been cooked: the fireplace, the stone sink, the rammed earth walls. In the great hall you can imagine the guests at the table, the click of the cutlery and the soft warmth of the fire in the fireplace. All the little details that surround us here draw us back to a time long before our own.