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Loupiac is the ideal starting point for exploring the Dordogne Valley: Rocamadour, Sarlat, the Château de Fénelon, Souillac Abbey Church and the Cougnac Caves are all less than forty minutes away. Here are the sights and places we recommend to our guests.
Must-sees
Less than 40 minutes away
Distances and journey times from the house, by road.
113.6 km17 min drive
Romanesque art Souillac
Built in the 12th century, the abbey church is, together with Cahors Cathedral, the only Romanesque church with a row of domes still standing in the Haut-Quercy. Inside, the carved figure of the prophet Isaiah ranks among the masterpieces of Romanesque art.
Free entry, self-guided visit. The prophet Isaiah may be inaccessible while work is in progress.
214.1 km22 min drive
Château Sainte-Mondane
Perched above the valley, the fortress where the writer Fénelon was born can be visited fully furnished, from the kitchens to the battlements. Ridley Scott filmed scenes from The Last Duel here.
Open from April to the end of October. Allow 1 hr 30 for the visit.
318.2 km21 min drive
Prehistory Payrignac
Two caves to visit: the first tells the story of how the rock formations grew, the second is home to ibex, mammoths, giant deer and human figures painted nearly 30,000 years ago.
Photos allowed in the mineral cave only, no animals.
Our tip: Just a stone’s throw from the house, a real prehistoric and geological treasure.
425.3 km32 min drive
Sanctuary town Alzou Valley
Clinging to the cliff, 150 metres above the Alzou, the town has watched over its Black Madonna for more than a thousand years. The sanctuaries, a stop on the Way of St James and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, are reached by the 216 steps of the great staircase.
Arrive via L’Hospitalet to take in the whole town at a single glance.
530.3 km38 min drive
Medieval town Périgord Noir
Capital of the Périgord Noir, Sarlat is a string of cobbled lanes, stone-tiled roofs, grand townhouses and half-timbered houses. Its covered market fills the former church of Sainte-Marie, redesigned by Jean Nouvel.
Big market on Wednesday and Saturday mornings.
Our favourite places
Lavender, truffles and a steam train
Outings we love to recommend, for a change from the big sights.
Leisure Rocamadour
25 km · 31 min drive
An outdoor adventure game at the Ferme des Alix, near Rocamadour: puzzles and challenges among lavender fields, a Cistercian hamlet and dry-stone buildings. For families or friends.
Our tip: A charming spot to discover the lavender of the Quercy.
Producer Cuzance
25.3 km · 31 min drive
A family farm devoted to the black truffle: guided walk with tasting, farmhouse restaurant and unusual overnight stays in a tiny house with a Nordic bath.
Our tip: The place to go to discover “black gold”, for a visit or a meal.
Leisure Martel station
Haut Quercy tourist railway
28.1 km · 34 min drive
The “Truffadou” leaves Martel station for an hour-long journey along the cliffside, by steam or diesel train, high above the Dordogne Valley. Tickets online the day before, or at the station 45 minutes before departure.
Our tip: A way to discover the valley while travelling back in time.
Welcome booklet
Your stay in your pocket
Practical information, favourite places and insider tips: our digital welcome booklet is with you before and during your stay. It opens in the La Clé app.
On a computer, scan the code with your phone’s camera.
