10 Budget-friendly Things to do in Brantome en Perigord City That You Shouldn't Miss

A splendid commented cruise 50 minutes to discover from the river the charms of Venice of the Périgord and the rich architectural heritage of Brantome. The electric boat with 49 seats will transport you in peacefully. A wonderful trip not to be missed!

The base(basis) situated outside the city of BRANTÔME shares with you its free parking lot for cars and campers as well as its green space in river bank fitted out by a picnic area and by private toilet. Rent in the half-day, a day, or several days, open activities to all. The hike(ride) in Canoes or Kayaks will make you discover the city by means of an accessible(approachable) river to all. Its rich and diversified fauna(crowd) will leave with you an unforgettable memory(souvenir). Dronne, atypical and fascinating river...

Tickets vending machine on the spot (Bank card only) or ticketing at the Tourist Office. Self-guided tour with 34 explanatories signs. From April to November: guided-tours in French of the church, the chapter house, the cloister and the Bell-tower (written translation in english). Ticketing and information at the Tourist Office. Latest entries sold at 17:15pm. Troglodytic site of the Abbey of Brantome: a circuit bearing witness of the traces of occupation of the Benedictine monks from the 8th century. Dwellings, dovecotes, fountain St. Sicarius (Saint-Sicaire), sculpted cave known as the “cave of the Last Judgment” in which two bas-reliefs are to be found (one of them being very enigmatic)

The Notre-Dame church was built in the early 16th century by cardinal Amanieu d’Albret, commendatory abbot of Saint-Pierre (St. Peter) Abbey of Brantome, in order that the villagers could have a parish church within the city. The single nave is covered with rib vaults. A bartizan belfry rises at the angle facing the bridge. The church was deconsecrated in the 19th century and was converted into a covered market and village hall. It now houses the PERIGORD Dronne Belle Tourist Office in Brantome. From December to February: Certified truffle market on Friday mornings (9:00-12:00 AM)