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From Sarlat-la-Canéda, take the D6 then the D47 towards Les Eyzies. Park at the Vézère car park.
(S/E) Walk along the river against the current, then cross the RD47 before the bridge and take the small road, Chemin de la Cale, which runs alongside the stadium, to the Church of Tayac (12th century).
(1) Turn left towards the church, then right to go round the back onto Rue de l’Église. Head up to the upper village of Tayac, join and follow the small tarmac road on the right to find, immediately afterwards, the start of a path.
(2) Take this stone path on the left. Climb up towards the hamlet of La Cabane. Continue along the small road for about 100 metres until you reach a path branching off to the left.
(3) From there, a circular walk is available above the cliffs overlooking the Vézère and above the 7 Tours, also known as the 7 Frères. These rocky outcrops offer breathtaking views of the valley. Take care not to go beyond the safety barriers.
(4) At the end of the path, a sign indicates that it is time to turn back. Retrace your steps until you reach the small tarmac road.
(3) Turn left, then right to reach a junction you passed on the way out.
(2) Follow the route back in the opposite direction to return to the level crossing.
(1) Head straight on along the railway line. Near the Hôtel de Cro-Magnon, you’ll find the Abri du Cro-Magnon on the left; then, back on the main street, continue towards the village centre. Pass by the Abri Pataud.
(5) Turn left onto the small Rue du Moyen-âge to explore the narrow streets beneath the rocks; this lane leads to the National Museum of Prehistory.
(6) Head back down towards the Place de la Mairie, crossing the Avenue de la Préhistoire, then continue right along the Promenade de la Vézère to reach the car park (S/E).
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