Bourdeilles Castle – Brantôme Benedictine Abbey loop from Mensignac

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Bourdeilles Castle – Brantôme Benedictine Abbey loop from Mensignac

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Bourdeilles Castle – Brantôme Benedictine Abbey loop from Mensignac

03:43

60.5km

560m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 24, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 27.9 km for 51 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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17.2 km

Bourdeilles Castle

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Why Visit the Château de Bourdeilles?

Visit Bourdeilles for its medieval castle, partly renovated during the Renaissance.

For its rich history: The castle, with its two distinct parts – medieval and Renaissance – offers a unique perspective on several centuries of French history.

For its panoramas: The castle tower offers magnificent views of the surrounding countryside, a highlight for landscape lovers.

For its architectural heritage: This castle combines the charms of a medieval fortress and the elegance of a Renaissance palace, a rarity that makes it a must-see destination in the Dordogne.

The Château de Bourdeilles is a captivating visit, offering both an immersion in history and an appreciation of the region's landscapes. It is a place where one can travel through the centuries while enjoying the natural charm of the Dordogne.

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26.8 km

Cello Sculpture

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beautiful work on a beautiful point of view

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27.2 km

View of the Abbey Church of Saint-Pierre and the Bell Tower

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An information panel describes the special features of the bell tower, which was built in the style of a campanile, structurally separate from the church on a rocky outcrop. Although its exact construction date is unknown, it is said to be the undisputed oldest bell tower in France.

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27.3 km

Viewpoint

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beautiful viewpoint

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27.7 km

Brantôme Abbey and the Historic Town Centre

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Beautiful place or impressive abbey, a highlight in the Périgord that you absolutely have to see

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28.0 km

Brantôme Benedictine Abbey

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The Benedictine abbey of Brantôme, built on the banks of the Dronne, is one of the most important religious sites in Périgord. Initially built in the rock, in a troglodyte fashion, it houses impressive caves, which can be visited.

The abbey church, where religious services still take place, is topped by a Romanesque bell tower from the 11th century, which is among the oldest in France.

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28.1 km

The Mill at Brantôme Abbey

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Saint-Pierre de Brantôme Abbey, located in Brantôme in the Dordogne department, is a former Benedictine abbey founded in 769 by Charlemagne in the diocese of Périgueux. The windmill is particularly pretty!

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32.6 km

Ramefort Castle

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The lair would have been built in the 11th century. Built sheer on the rock, with an enclosure wall pierced with loopholes, the castle commands the road that runs along the river, halfway between Brantôme and Bourdeilles.

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60.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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