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Périgueux: City of Art and History
Visorando Member
2.14 mi
+98 ft
-98 ft
1h 05
Easy
Departure from Périgueux (Dordogne)
Périgueux, the ancient Gallo-Roman city of Vésonna, a City of Art and History that still bears the scars of the battles it has fought over the centuries. If the walls could speak, they would tell you tales of the brave Pétrocorians!Périgueux is the capital of the Périgord and well worth a visit, as the city’s medieval quarters conceal many tourist treasures. This itinerary takes you on a journey of discovery through well-preserved sites and authentic museums.
Discovering Périgueux
1.37 mi
+69 ft
-69 ft
0h 40
Easy
Departure from Périgueux (Dordogne)
Come and discover Périgueux, capital of the Périgord region, rooted in its past but still as lively as ever. Its narrow streets and small squares are sure to charm you.
The banks of the Isle in Périgueux
1.37 mi
+20 ft
-20 ft
0h 40
Easy
Departure from Périgueux (Dordogne)
A short stroll along the banks of the Isle offers a panoramic view of Saint-Front Cathedral.
La Chaumardie, Château Caussade and Lanmary
6.16 mi
+358 ft
-354 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Trélissac (Dordogne)
A very pleasant eight-shaped hike with two successive circular loops: wooded paths, few roads, châteaux.
Circular Preyssac from Château l'Évêque
8.13 mi
+827 ft
-801 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Château-l'Évêque (Dordogne)
A lovely walk with many pleasant sections and several points of interest: castle, church, Calvary, memorials.
Ambroise Circular Trail
5.03 mi
+673 ft
-673 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Coursac (Dordogne)
A pleasant walk with wooded sections and views over the rolling countryside south of Périgueux. A few steep sections.
Circular the King of Chauzes via La Croix du Rat
Association / Club / Walk leader
7.27 mi
+715 ft
-738 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Antonne-et-Trigonant (Dordogne)
Or the ancient winter solstice circular.
During this hike, you can see the throne of the King of the Chauzes, which, together with the Rey des Chauzes, forms the ancient winter solstice observatory: explanation on site. You can also see the Cluzeau de Borie Belet and Merovingian sarcophagi.
Chantebrune circular and Lavandières roundabout
9.54 mi
+1,184 ft
-1,207 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Coursac (Dordogne)
A beautiful hike that can be adapted to suit your preferences (shorter or longer variants, return trips to viewpoints). Lots of pleasant paths in the woods, few roads. Numerous viewpoints, a castle, springs, a pond...
Circular route from L’Isle to Antonne and Trigonnant
2.42 mi
+13 ft
-49 ft
1h 10
Easy
Departure from Antonne-et-Trigonant (Dordogne)
A pleasant circular loop that runs alongside the Isle for about 1 km. At certain times of year, part of the loop may be flooded.
Circular loop from Merlande to La Chapelle Gonaguet
8.05 mi
+535 ft
-554 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from La Chapelle-Gonaguet (Dordogne)
A lovely walk, highlighted by the harmonious and peaceful Priory of Merlande, as well as the Domaine des Landes and beautiful paths through the woods.
Eyliac Circular Route
7.50 mi
+676 ft
-659 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Eyliac (Dordogne)
A pleasant walk with few roads, fairly gentle climbs, charming, shaded paths and three castles.
The Vergers Circular from Mensignac
8.90 mi
+561 ft
-551 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Mensignac (Dordogne)
A lovely walk with plenty of views, pleasant paths and some beautiful houses. The Occitan name for the village is Mencinhac.
Puy de Fourches Circular Route
7.57 mi
+2,178 ft
-2,346 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Sencenac-Puy-de-Fourches (Dordogne)
An easy walk through the farmland of the Brantôme region. A very pleasant stretch through the woods, with very few roads and plenty of paths along the edges of fields and woods. The first three kilometres consist of a long, straight path in open country with the Route d’Angoulême in the background; the rest of the route is more peaceful.
Around Gandy
5.45 mi
+266 ft
-276 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Vergt (Dordogne)
A peaceful hike through woods and meadows, on foot, horseback or mountain bike, with or without dogs.
Eyvirat loop
10.57 mi
+676 ft
-653 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Eyvirat (Dordogne)
A fairly long but easy hike: the slopes are gentle and the elevation gain is moderate. There are some beautiful wooded sections, mainly towards the end, and a few views of the rolling countryside, but there are also some paved sections that can be a bit long.
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