Fossemagne: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Fossemagne lies in the Manoire Valley, in a hilly, green region. Between historic architecture, literary connections and waterside facilities, the town reveals different facets reflected in a few distinctive locations.

Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Fossemagne can focus their accommodation search on this town.

Culture and History

The Église Saint-Astier was built in the 12th century. The church of Fossemagne also plays a role in Eugène Le Roy’s novel “Jacquou le Croquant”: Lina and Jacquou get married there.

The Route des Canons connects the literary story of Jacquou le Croquant and Lina with Fossemagne, where the couple gets married.

Nature and Landscape

Fossemagne is one of the municipalities within the area of the Forêt domaniale de Barade. The managed state forest has a planned area of 458 hectares.

Water and Leisure

The 2026 bathing season at the Plan d'eau de Fossemagne runs from 29 June to 31 August 2026.

The Base de loisirs du Manoire leisure complex covers 12 hectares. It includes a 6-hectare pond.

Camping du Manoire in Fossemagne has a private beach on its 9-hectare grounds. Stand-up paddleboarding and pedal boating are included during your stay at Camping du Manoire.

As part of the summer programme, visitors can try stand-up paddleboarding for one hour on the Étang de Fossemagne.

Circular Route

The short “Boucle autour de Fossemagne” circular route starts at the Étang de Fossemagne.

More destination pages: Montagnac-La-Crempse, Coursac, Saint-Vivien, Saint-Félix-De-Villadeix, Saint-Martin-De-Gurson, Angoisse, Loubejac, Bertric-Burée

For the overarching travel overview: Dordogne.