Le Bugue
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The town is home to several tourist attractions, including the Aquarium du Périgord Noir and the "Village du Bournat," an eco-museum depicting a Périgord village from the late 19th century.

Overview of Le Bugue

Le Bugue is home to several tourist attractions, primarily the Aquarium du Périgord Noir and the "Village du Bournat," an eco-museum showcasing a Périgord village from the late 19th century.

Key Facts

  • Type de lieu: small town.
  • Intérêt touristique: (worth a stop if you are in the area).
  • Localisation: in Dordogne, in the Périgord Noir region along the Vézère River.
  • Distances:
  • Heure locale: Heure : Le Bugue.
  • Population: 2,622 inhabitants (2016).
  • Superficie: 29 km²
  • Altitude: from 48 to 245 m.

History of Le Bugue

What to See and Do in Le Bugue

Périgord Noir Aquarium
With 6,000 fish, it is the largest private freshwater aquarium in France. In recent years, Iguana Parc has been added, allowing visitors to see lizards, snakes, iguanas, and tortoises as well.
Bara-Bahau Cave
This is one of the Paleolithic decorated caves in the Vézère Valley that can be visited.
Prehistoric Maze
A family-friendly tourist site to explore prehistory and Cro-Magnon man.
Terre des Oiseaux
This is an ornithological park featuring birds in semi-freedom and aviaries.
Village du Bournat, Le Bugue, Dordogne, France
Bournat Village
An ecomuseum of local life at the end of the 19th century, featuring a seven-hectare reconstruction of a Périgord village from 1900.

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Bournat Village
★★ An ecomuseum of local life at the end of the 19th century, featuring a seven-hectare reconstruction of a Périgord village from 1900.
Périgord Noir Aquarium
★ With 6,000 fish, it is the largest private freshwater aquarium in France. In recent years, Iguana Parc has been added, allowing visitors to…
Bara-Bahau Cave
★ This is one of the Paleolithic decorated caves in the Vézère Valley that can be visited.
Prehistoric Maze
★ A family-friendly tourist site to explore prehistory and Cro-Magnon man.
Birds of the Earth (Le Bugue)
★ This is an ornithological park featuring birds in semi-freedom and aviaries.
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