Limeuil
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At the confluence of the Dordogne and Vézère rivers, this is one of France’s most beautiful villages.

Overview of Limeuil

At the confluence of the Dordogne and Vézère rivers, Limeuil is one of France’s most beautiful villages.

Key facts

  • Type de lieu: village.
  • Intérêt touristique: (worth seeing).
  • Localisation: in the Dordogne department, between Bergerac and Sarlat.
  • Distances:
  • Heure locale: Heure : Limeuil.
  • Population: 342 inhabitants (2014).
  • Superficie: 10.57 km²
  • Altitude: from 45 to 200 m.

History of Limeuil

What to see and do

The village features all the hallmarks of a medieval town, with its walls, gates, old houses, and narrow streets.

Saint-Martin Chapel, Limeuil
One of the most beautiful Romanesque chapels in the Périgord.
Panoramic Gardens of Limeuil
On a rocky spur (hence the panoramic view), at the site of the village's former fortified castle. They feature an English-style garden with workshops and activities offered in the summer.

In the surrounding area

Dordogne et Vézère, Dordogne, France
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.

Climate and weather in Limeuil

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Recommended

Dordogne and Vézère
★★★ These two rivers, which flow through the Dordogne department among others, are major tourist hotspots. By canoe or gabare (a traditional…

Worth a look / Other

Panoramic Gardens of Limeuil
★★ On a rocky spur (hence the panoramic view), at the site of the village's former fortified castle. They feature an English-style garden with…
Saint-Martin Chapel, Limeuil
★ One of the most beautiful Romanesque chapels in the Périgord.
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