Port-Sainte-Foy-Et-Ponchapt: Holiday apartments and houses

Geographical location

Port-Sainte-Foy-et-Ponchapt is located on the right bank of the Dordogne.

Those planning a stay in Port-Sainte-Foy-et-Ponchapt may wish to rent a holiday apartment.

Culture

The Musée de la Dordogne batelière covers the history of shipping and the Dordogne in the Pays Foyen. At the museum, visitors can also discover the history, geography, activities and functions of the river environment.

Above the entrance to the Église de l’Immaculée-Conception is a bas-relief featuring the coat of arms of Pope Pius IX, including a papal tiara. The church is a stop on the Way of St James to Santiago de Compostela via the Via Lemovicensis.

At the intersection of Rue Notre-Dame and Rue Jacques-Jasmin, a metal snail is set into the road surface.

History

The history of Port-Sainte-Foy-et-Ponchapt is directly linked to the 13th-century bastide of Sainte-Foy-en-Agenais, founded in 1255 by Alphonse de Poitiers, the brother of King Saint Louis.

The village experienced a heyday of craftsmanship and trade during the golden age of shipping on the Dordogne.

Nature

The Circuit de La Peyrute is a 5.5 km circular hiking route starting in Port-Sainte-Foy-et-Ponchapt. It is designated as a 1-hour-and-50-minute hike of moderate difficulty.

On the Circuit de La Peyrute, the quays and the towpath pass diverse flora and fauna, including fish, swans, coots and herons. Along the botanical nature trail of the Circuit de La Peyrute, visitors can discover the natural environment and rural history associated with the local trees, shrubs and plants.

The Moulin de la Ferraille offers a viewpoint over the entire valley along the Circuit de La Peyrute. The Boucle de la Plage follows the towpath along the Dordogne.

The Boucle du Moulin de Ponchapt starts at the church square in Ponchapt and follows the yellow trail markers.

Water

La Plage des Bardoulets beach is supervised every afternoon in July and August. In summer, sports and cultural events take place there as part of the CAP 33 programme.

The canoeing and kayaking club of Port-Sainte-Foy invites visitors to activities, events and excursions at the nautical base.

More local pages: Bertric-Burée, Boulazac, Saint-Martin-Le-Pin, Milhac-D'auberoche, Carlux, Périgueux, Coly, Pontours.

To the overarching travel overview: Dordogne.