Parcoul: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Parcoul combines Romanesque religious history with a landscape along the Dronne and distinctive cultural offerings. The Église Saint-Martin belonged to a Benedictine priory dependent on Charroux Abbey. Its structure features a three-bay Romanesque nave and a semicircular apse.

Those choosing Parcoul as a destination can combine their stay with plans to rent a holiday apartment.

Culture

The Château de Parcoul stands on a terrace above a bend in the Dronne. A medieval fortress once stood on this site; it was captured by the English in 1337. At Poterie Doublet, visitors can receive introductions to throwing pottery on the wheel and attend courses for all skill levels. The pottery is accessible to groups and people with reduced mobility. The Atelier Ecologicart in Parcoul presents visitors with artworks made from recycled materials.

Nature

The Boucle de Parcoul is an easy 13.5-kilometre circular hike starting from Parcoul-Chenaud. The route passes through the La Double forest, begins at the church and the Château de Parcoul, and later leads to the Château de Puymangou.

Water

The Cale à bateaux de Parcoul is located on the left bank of the Dronne, 30 metres upstream from the D 674 road bridge. Parcoul Canoë offers canoeing and kayaking routes through the Dronne valley, lined with forests, historic mills, and exceptional wildlife and plant life. On the Dronne, short canoe trips lasting 1 hour 30 minutes or 2 hours are available; half-day, full-day, and multi-day tours are also offered.

Local

GAEC du Reclaud offers direct sales of lamb meat packages and merguez by appointment.

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To the higher-level travel overview: Dordogne.