Old houses with flower-decked balconies and climbing vines are reflected in the clear water along this attractive stretch of the riverbank. The riverside gardens near the abbey exude harmony and serenity.

Built in the 11C on a 12m-high rock, the bell tower of the Eglise Abbatiale (abbey church) is noteworthy because it is the oldest gabled Romanesque bell tower in the Limousin region. Three of its four floors feature round-arched openings and its summ..

Brantôme abbey was altered on numerous occasions after it was founded by Charlemagne in 769, with each successive abbot bringing a new element to the building. The version that remains today dates from the 18C. The abbey church , overall a plain bui..

The name for this tour has been well chosen since it shows how monks used to live inside the caves of the cliff («le creusé») as well as in the different buildings («le construit») which they established later on. The heating room, washing place and ..

This original museum houses a fascinating collection of miniatures, with cross-sections of houses containing furniture and objects, all reduced to a scale of 1:12 with great attention to detail. An intelligent and exciting visit for children and adul..