Badefols-Sur-Dordogne: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

A permanent 15-km trail runs through the municipality of Badefols-sur-Dordogne. There are also specific spots by the water: picnic tables are located at Place de la Mairie and on the riverbank at Chemin du Pêcheur.

Those considering Badefols-sur-Dordogne for their own stay may wish to rent a holiday apartment.

Getting around

The 14.0-km route “Boucle de Badefols sur Dordogne” begins in Badefols-sur-Dordogne. It passes a washhouse of cultural and historical significance, as well as numerous bories and a small church.

Nature

The “Rivière Dordogne” area in Badefols-sur-Dordogne is protected as a biotope under a prefectural decree and covers approximately 3% of the municipality’s area.

The Dordogne in Badefols-sur-Dordogne is part of the Natura 2000 site “La Dordogne”. This area covers 5,685 ha and 6% of the municipality’s area. The landscape of Badefols-sur-Dordogne is classified 100.0% as “Périgord central”.

Culture and history

In Badefols-sur-Dordogne, the “Bourg et ruine du château” ensemble is designated as a “site inscrit”.

On the grounds of Château de Badefols, the ruins of a chapel and the foundations of the imposing walls have been preserved. Château de Badefols was built in the 10th century and first mentioned in writing in 1273. During the Hundred Years’ War, it was attacked several times by the English; in 1405, the Count of Clermont looted and burned it down.

Cuisine

Domaine de Barbe offers a guided tour with tasting or a free self-guided tour of its production, from goslings and ducklings to foie gras.

Other destinations: Piégut-Pluviers, Verteillac, Lembras, Saint-Paul-La-Roche, Saint-Laurent-Sur-Manoire, Lamothe-Montravel, Monsaguel, Gaugeac

To the higher-level travel overview: Dordogne.