Brantôme en Périgord
City Tours · Périgord Vert
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Brantôme is often referred to as the Venice of the Périgord. Surrounded by the arms of the Dronne, this island town in the Périgord Vert combines majestic architecture with a vibrant village center that is anything but a museum.
A real highlight is the Site troglodytique of the Abbey of Brantôme. Here, traces of the first Benedictine monks from the 8th century can be found. Dwellings carved into the rock, pigeon houses, and the Saint Sicaire fountain bear witness to a time long past. Particularly mysterious are the two bas-reliefs in the "Cave of the Last Judgment."
Saint-Pierre de Brantôme Abbey
Rebuilt after the Hundred Years' War, the church impresses with its Angevin vaults from the 15th century. As an important stop on the Way of St. James from Vézelay, it houses the relic of Saint Sicaire. In the 19th century, the entire ensemble was restored by the famous architect Paul Abadie, the creator of Sacré-Cœur.
Brantôme is a place that invites you to slow down. Between the abundance of water and the history-steeped walls, you can always find a quiet spot. Sometimes the best activity here is simply watching the ducks on the Dronne and enjoying the gentle flair of the Périgord Vert.
