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Saint-Amand-de-Coly
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A charming small village listed among the "Most Beautiful Villages of France," best known for its 12th-century abbey church, considered the finest fortified church in the Périgord.
Overview of Saint-Amand-de-Coly
Saint-Amand-de-Coly is a charming small village listed among the "Most Beautiful Villages of France," best known for its 12th-century abbey church, considered the finest fortified church in the Périgord.
Key details
- Type of place: village.
- Tourist interest: (worth seeing).
- Location: in the Dordogne, at the heart of the Périgord Noir.
- Distances:
- Local time: .
- Population: 395 inhabitants (2014).
- Area: 26.4 km².
- Altitude: from 114 to 284 m.
- Website: http://www.saint-amand-de-coly.org
History of Saint-Amand-de-Coly
What to see and do
Between two valleys, you’ll find old houses built from Sarlat stone with lauze roofs, and above all, the 12th-century abbey church, considered the finest fortified church in the Périgord.