Baneuil: Holiday apartments and holiday homes

When planning your own trip, you may wish to rent a holiday apartment in Baneuil.

Culture

The Église Saint-Etienne de Baneuil is a Romanesque church dating from the 12th century with a dome. Its choir and bell tower are listed in the inventory of historic monuments. The left capital of the Église Saint-Etienne de Baneuil depicts Daniel in the lions’ den.

History

The Château de Baneuil was built in the 11th century on a former feudal motte. At that time, its keep served as a simple watchtower overlooking the Dordogne and Couze valleys. During the Hundred Years’ War, the Château de Baneuil was besieged several times.

Routes

Baneuil can be reached via the D660 or D703 departmental roads. The Boucle de Cardoux is a walking trail through nature that begins in Baneuil. Also in Baneuil is the Parcours des jardins fleuris, a tour through flower-filled gardens.

Nature

A canal runs through Baneuil. The diversion canal of the Dordogne was dug from 1838 to 1843. The Borie-Basse lock is located in Baneuil.

Geographical location

In the wider region around Baneuil is Château de la Gaubertie, a castle. In the vicinity of Baneuil is La Renaudie, a castle.

In the wider region around Baneuil are Cadouin Abbey, a monastery, Abris de Laugerie-Basse, an ancient site, Grotte de Font-de-Gaume, a cave, and Grotte des Combarelles, a cave.

Other places: Boisse, Le Fleix, Saint-Aubin-De-Nabirat, Saint-Jory-las-Bloux, Saussignac, Sainte-Foy-De-Longas, Sainte-Orse, Laveyssière

To the overarching travel overview: Dordogne.