Paulin: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Culture

The Église Saint-Pierre-ès-Liens in Paulin is listed as a historic monument; the listing was made by a decree dated 4 October 1939. The church has a Greek-cross floor plan, a short nave, a crossing vaulted by a dome and a polygonal apse. Its northeastern transept arm has a 14th-century door, while the nave has a 12th-century door.

The Croix dite de la Faurie in Paulin dates from 1515. It depicts a dove, an arrow piercing a heart, a medallion bearing the inscription INRI and carved foliage.

Those choosing Paulin as a travel destination may wish to rent a holiday apartment.

Cuisine

At the Ferme de Pleinefage, visitors can tour the cannery and attend a demonstration of force-feeding throughout the year, followed by an aperitif with a tasting.

The Ferme de Pleinefage offers foie gras courses covering the preparation of a duck as well as the making of confit, pâtés, stuffed duck necks and other magrets. Various ways of preparing and tasting walnuts are also presented there, including walnut kernels, walnut wine, sauces and cakes.

At the Ferme Guy Germain, the walnut plantation is presented from production through packaging; harvesting, washing and drying are explained. The Ferme Guy Germain sells its products on site.

The Nicolas Germain Exploitation in Paulin produces walnuts on a plantation of approximately 20 hectares and sells walnuts in their shells, walnut kernels, walnut oil, cakes, walnut cream and coated walnut kernels.

SCEA La Riterie invites visitors to its walnut orchards to learn about the development of production and environmentally conscious cultivation. SCEA La Riterie offers guided tours by appointment only.

Experiences

Randoland in Paulin uses discovery sheets in the form of a treasure hunt to explore the historical and natural heritage. The Randoland route in Paulin is designed to take 1 hour and cover 1.5 km.

Nature

The Boucle de Paulin passes through oak forests in the Pays de Fénelon countryside. Paulin church is a sightseeing destination at the end of this hike.

Further destinations: Loubès-Bernac, Lanquais, Faux, Beleymas, Nanteuil-Auriac-De-Bourzac, Vezac, Monsac, Marnac

To the main travel overview: Dordogne.