Around the house

Between Périgord, Quercy and Corrèze

The commune of Saint Michel de Banners benefits from a very strong "natural" setting with rural landscapes and an interesting Quercy heritage of old stones.

This town is close to major tourist sites: the Gouffre de Padirac, Rocamadour, Sarlat, the many castles and sites to visit, the Dordogne valley, etc.

No less than 9 villages classified as "Most Beautiful Villages of France" around the house, five of which are less than 15 minutes away :

• Curemonte   Discover this medieval village which dominates the valleys while stretching along a rocky outcrop.Along the streets and alleys, let yourself be charmed by the noble houses, the hall, its three castles or its Romanesque church. Stop at La Forge , curious unpacking, where you may be able to hunt for a souvenir from Corrèze.
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• Carennac On the banks of the Dordogne, this medieval village is classified as a country of Art and History with its priory, the church of Saint-Pierre, the castle of the Doyens. The Christmas Market, in the cloister, the Notre Dame chapel and the castle garden   is one of the most beautiful in the region. In this prestigious setting, the local craftsmanship featured, attracts the crowd for a weekend.
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• Hammer   City of art and history, nicknamed the city of 7 towers, this city is very dynamic, shops and entertainment complete a remarkable heritage.You will enjoy strolling through the market on Wednesday and Saturday mornings under the superb market hall located in the heart of the village or in one of the alleys with various small shops. Its lively terraces, cafés and numerous restaurants will allow you to take a break.
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• Collonges-la-rouge Expect an unusual experience as this village is unlike any other, one of the most visited sites in Corrèze. An essential stopover for pilgrims on their way to Santiago de Compostela, many walkers take the Rocamadour route to visit the charming red sandstone city. Let yourself be enchanted by the charm of the small medieval streets, take the time to stroll and contemplate. You will find restaurants and small shops of artisans and local producers. Les Théâtrales , every Tuesday in the summer from mid-July to mid-August, come and discover an outdoor theater play in an idyllic setting!
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• Turenne   Bearing the name of a powerful viscount who reigned for several centuries over Limousin, Périgord and Quercy, stop off in this medieval village, dominated by a castle from which you will have a 360° view of the Corrèze countryside.
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and four within 30 minutes :

• Rocamadour   Emblematic site of the Lot, great Site of Occitanie and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the religious city of Rocamadour is an absolute must in the Dordogne Valley. Stroll down the bustling street before climbing the grand staircase to the sanctuary. A place of pilgrimage on the way to Santiago de Compostela, many people come here to pray to the Black Virgin in the Basilica of Saint Sauveur.Take the Stations of the Cross towards the castle and continue to the Belvedere of l'Hospitalet to enjoy the view of the city.
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• Autoire Very pretty, typical little town in the middle of limestone cliffs surrounded by nature, close to Saint-Céré. Go for a walk from the village, a path takes you to the circus and the 30-meter high waterfall and to the ruins of the Château des Anglais and its magnificent view.
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• Loubressac Perched on a promontory, discover a superb panorama over the Dordogne valley and the surrounding castles, including the majestic castle of Castelnau-Bretenoux and the castle of Tours-Saint-Laurent.
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• Beaulieu sur DordogneCharming medieval city with its abbey, the chapel of the penitents, treat yourself to a trip in a barge on the Dordogne river. Take advantage, depending on the season, of its activities such as the strawberry festival, the festive country markets, the Holy Corps.

For more information on the essentials during your visit to the Lot, visit the sites:

https://www.vallee-dordogne.com

https://www.tourisme-lot.com

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