Terrasson-Lavilledieu: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

The Falaise du Malpas is a natural rock face more than 300 metres long. A path on the slope of the Falaise du Malpas offers views from above.

Renting a holiday apartment in Terrasson-Lavilledieu can be part of your own travel planning.

Culture and History

The Pont Vieux was built by Benedictine monks in the 12th century and has six Romanesque and pointed arches. The Church of Saint Sour is listed as a historic monument.

The Maison du Patrimoine is a centre for communicating the cultural heritage of the Pays du Périgord Noir and is dedicated to the history of the town. At the Maison du Patrimoine, visitors can see a Gallo-Roman mosaic dating from the 3rd century. The Maison Bouquier bears witness to Terrasson-Lavilledieu's prominence in the 18th century.

Gardens

The Jardins de l'Imaginaire comprise thirteen themed gardens that illustrate the relationships between people, water and the landscape. They also offer a remarkable viewpoint over the Vézère Valley.

Routes

The Boucle de la Vézère en VTT is an easy, 12.1-kilometre family-friendly mountain-bike circuit along the Vézère, with views of the old town of Terrasson-Lavilledieu. The Boucle de la Vézère is an easy, 10.8-kilometre family-friendly circular hiking route along the Vézère, with views of the old town of Terrasson-Lavilledieu.

The Terra Aventura route follows the developed path along the Falaise du Malpas. The “Terra sunt, ou l'or de Sorus” route in Terrasson-Lavilledieu is an easy, 1.5-kilometre family route through the old town.

Cuisine

During a visit to the Musée du Chocolat Bovetti, children make a chocolate mould that they can take home. The visit to the Musée du Chocolat Bovetti includes tasting creations by Bovetti. The Musée du Chocolat Bovetti also explains the work carried out on cocoa plantations and the processing of the raw material.

The truffle market in Terrasson-Lavilledieu offers direct sales of local truffles on Thursday mornings from November to February.

Other places: Saint-Jean-D'estissac, Marsac-Sur-L'isle, Belvès, Douville, Plaisance, Ajat, Mensignac, Prats-du-Périgord

To the higher-level travel overview: Dordogne.