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La Roque-Gageac
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La Roque-Gageac is a major tourist destination with its village and castle overlooking the Dordogne River. The site is built into the cliffs, where a troglodyte fort was carved out in the 13th century.
Overview of La Roque-Gageac
La Roque-Gageac is a major tourist destination with its village and castle overlooking the Dordogne River. The site is built into the cliffs, where a troglodyte fort was carved out in the 13th century.
Key Facts
- Type de lieu: village.
- Intérêt touristique: (recommended).
- Localisation: in the Dordogne department, in the Périgord Noir region, a few kilometers from Sarlat.
- Distances:
- Heure locale: .
- Population: 453 inhabitants (2016).
- Superficie: 7.17 km².
- Altitude: from 60 to 218 m.
- Site internet: http://www.laroquegageac.fr
History of La Roque-Gageac
What to See and Do
The village is a major tourist highlight in the region, with its ancient houses and narrow streets squeezed between the river and the cliffs, all dominated by the Manoir de Tarde. Beyond exploring the village, La Roque-Gageac is also a starting point for canoe or *gabare* boat trips on the Dordogne.
Troglodytic Fort of La Roque-Gageac
Built in the 13th century into the cliff overlooking the village.
Built in the 13th century into the cliff overlooking the village.
Exotic Garden of La Roque-Gageac
Next to the church, facing due south, a small "exotic garden" with palm trees, banana trees, agaves, fig trees, cacti, and bamboo.
Next to the church, facing due south, a small "exotic garden" with palm trees, banana trees, agaves, fig trees, cacti, and bamboo.
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Dordogne and Vézère
These two rivers, which flow through the Dordogne department among others, are major tourist hotspots. By canoe or gabare (a traditional freight boat), they offer a chance to discover stunning landscapes, villages, and castles along their banks in certain areas.
These two rivers, which flow through the Dordogne department among others, are major tourist hotspots. By canoe or gabare (a traditional freight boat), they offer a chance to discover stunning landscapes, villages, and castles along their banks in certain areas.
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Dordogne and Vézère
★★★ These two rivers, which flow through the Dordogne department among others, are major tourist hotspots. By canoe or gabare (a traditional…
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Troglodytic Fort of La Roque-Gageac
★★ Built in the 13th century into the cliff overlooking the village.
Exotic Garden of La Roque-Gageac
★ Next to the church, facing due south, a small "exotic garden" with palm trees, banana trees, agaves, fig trees, cacti, and bamboo.