The troglodyte village of La Madeleine in Périgord Noir
The troglodyte village of La Madeleine in Périgord Noir
1,4 km - Tursac
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La Maison Forte de Reignac, a unique cliff castle in Périgord
Do you like visiting castles? Unusual places? La Maison Forte de Reignac invites you to a unique discovery. Come visit a unique cliff castle, built on the side of a cliff facing the Vézère Valley. Mystical, captivating, surprising, the Maison Forte de Reignac also houses an international exhibition on torture and the death penalty. Come visit one of the major sites of the Vallée de l’Homme.
700 years of existence for this extraordinary noble haunt
The Maison Forte de Reignac is a site classified as a Historic Monument, for the protection of its exceptional and unique architecture. Excavations were carried out on site and 20,000 years of history were discovered. The museography traces the chronology of the place from its origins to our contemporary times. From prehistoric men to the Lords of Reignac, their families and household staff, you will understand the lifestyles of the inhabitants of Maison Forte!
Tour booklet: There are no guided tours at La Maison Forte de Reignac. Everything is done on a self-guided tour, without reservation and without waiting ! Perfect for the whole family. A visit guide for children is available at reception with games to arouse their curiosity.
A castle designed to protect and defend yourself
You can see it from the road, its facade is visible to the visitor, but the interior remains secret until you enter! Much larger inside than the exterior suggests, the Maison Forte de Reignac amazes and surprises!
Excavations suggest that the first troglodyte den installed on the Reignac cliff dates back to the Iron Age, 750 BC. Developments still in place on the rock suggest the arrangement of the houses, leaning against the cliff. It was in the Middle Ages that the cliff experienced its most important period of occupation, it was fortified and it was a real eagle's nest, probably never attacked because it was a strong deterrent!
Discover the Maison Forte de Reignac at dusk…
Thrilling atmosphere guaranteed... La Maison Forte de Reignac invites you to discover its new feature for 2024: a nighttime visit which will take place once a week during the summer holidays. The opportunity or never to discover this place in a very special atmosphere, with perhaps even an entity to accompany you… More information on the Maison Forte de Reignac website.
The advantages of the Fortified House of Reignac
- Magnificent view of the Vézère Valley from the upper terraces
- Photos allowed throughout La Maison Forte and in the showroom
- Duration of the self-guided visit : approximately 1 hour
- Without reservation for individuals, numbered route, signposted in La Maison Forte with explanatory panels in the different rooms.
- Tour booklets for foreign visitors in EN/NL/DE/ES/IT Hebrew and Russian
- Game booklet for children
- Free parking
- Themed souvenir shop
- Pets allowed
- Open every day in season
Find it on the Guide du Périgord's Blog...
La Maison Forte de Reignac : Mysterious cliff-castle of the Périgord NoirLa Roque Saint-Christophe : a family visit to du during any kind of weather and all year long !
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