Brantôme is a town located on an island, completely surrounded by the currents of the Dronne. Since 2018, the town has carried the « Petite Cité de caractère » label; the town’s cultural heritage can be explored via a tour with 41 signposted information panels.
Anyone planning a stay in Brantôme may wish to rent a holiday apartment.
Water and activities
Les croisières de Brantôme offers a 50-minute guided boat trip on the Dronne, departing from the 16th-century Pont Coudé.
On summer Fridays, evening water jousting events take place on the Dronne in Brantôme.
The Véloroute du Val de Dronne follows the river between Brantôme and Ribérac.
Local life and nature
The traditional Friday morning market in Brantôme gives local producers the opportunity every week to showcase their traditional know-how.
The ALAIJE botanical garden in Brantôme combines plant collections and thematic areas with biodiversity-focused areas, including designed landscape spaces and a wetland.
Culture and history
The Grotte du Jugement Dernier contains enigmatic bas-reliefs in the troglodytic remains of Brantôme’s original monastery.
The house known as Maison dite des « Marchands vénitiens » is an example of 15th-century architecture in Brantôme.
Surrounding area
Brantôme is a gateway town to the Parc Naturel Régional Périgord-Limousin.
The ruins of Abbaye de Boschaud are located in the area surrounding Brantôme.
The historic site of Abbaye Notre-Dame de Ligueux is located in the area surrounding Brantôme.
Château de Borie-Petit is a castle in the wider regional area around Brantôme.
The Parc de Fayolle is also located in the wider regional area around Brantôme.
Further destinations: Saint-Laurent-La-Vallée, La Jemaye, Trélissac, Lempzours, Saint-Méard-de-Gurçon, Beaupouyet, Lavaur, Sourzac
