The Gallo-Roman villa of Montcaret can be visited year-round at your own pace. A downloadable visitor booklet and podcasts about the various areas of the monument are available for this purpose.
Culture and History
The archaeological site of Montcaret includes remains from the 1st century and from the 4th to the 6th century; they were remodelled in the Middle Ages.
The frigidarium of the villa is decorated with a mosaic of 16 square panels, 13 of which are fully preserved.
The Church of Saint Pierre in Montcaret was rebuilt at the end of the 11th century by Benedictine monks using stones and building elements from the Gallo-Roman villa, including several Merovingian capitals. In 1080, it was consecrated by M. Gosselin de Parthenay, Bishop of Bordeaux.
The Fontaine des Fées was formerly called Fon Druidorum ("Spring of the Druids") and is probably considered to have been a former place of worship associated with Celtic veneration of springs.
Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Montcaret can include the search for accommodation in their travel planning.
Landscape
Montcaret lies in a hollow in the plateau overlooking the Dordogne Valley and is protected from winds from the north and northwest.
Trails and Surroundings
The Boucle de Montcaret is an 8 km circular route starting in Montcaret. It is easy and suitable for hiking, mountain biking and horse riding; the stated times are 2 hours 45 minutes on foot, 1 hour 10 minutes by mountain bike and 1 hour 20 minutes on horseback.
In the immediate vicinity of Montcaret is the historic site of the Gallo-Roman Villa. The Château de Pressac is located in the surrounding area of Montcaret, as is Château Ferrand.
In the wider regional area around Montcaret is the historic site of abbaye Notre-Dame de la Faise.
