Guidebook for La Roche-Canillac
Sightseeing
La Roche-Basse
Picturesque part of the lower medieval village.
Ancient ruins of the Towers of Merlin in a stunning setting. A great day out.
Saint-Bonnet-les-Tours-de-Merle
Ancient ruins of the Towers of Merlin in a stunning setting. A great day out.
Beautiful 17th Century town on the banks of the Dordogne River. Restaurants, shops, bars, outdoor market.
52 locals recommend
Argentat-sur-Dordogne
Beautiful 17th Century town on the banks of the Dordogne River. Restaurants, shops, bars, outdoor market.
A beautiful town of red stone, the whole of which is classified as a single historic monument.
232 locals recommend
Collonges-la-Rouge
A beautiful town of red stone, the whole of which is classified as a single historic monument.
Auvergne Volcanoes Regional Nature Park
Château de MontlosierAmazing and huge volcano natural park.
Extinct volcanoe in the shape of organ pipes. A real sight to see!
15 locals recommend
Bort-les-Orgues
Extinct volcanoe in the shape of organ pipes. A real sight to see!
A town of monastic buildings and pilgrimage churches carved into a cliff face.
526 locals recommend
Rocamadour
A town of monastic buildings and pilgrimage churches carved into a cliff face.
It is an emotive and vivid reminder of the impact of war.
A day out you will not soon forget!
172 locals recommend
Oradour-sur-Glane
It is an emotive and vivid reminder of the impact of war.
A day out you will not soon forget!
Barrage Du Chastang
Parks & Nature
Barrage de Chastang
Gimel Waterfalls
Les CascadesStunning Waterfalls, ancient ruins, restaurants, shops.
Incredible underwater caverns and rivers.
Get there early for the tour!
261 locals recommend
Padirac Cave
Le GouffreIncredible underwater caverns and rivers.
Get there early for the tour!
Abyss of Fage
Extensive and magnificent caves.
Barrage de la Valette
Nature
Étang de Laborde
Beautiful Lake. Swimming, Canoeing, Fishing, Hiking, paddle boarding, and camping.
City/town information
Discover the majestic Aubazine Abbey, located between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Tulle. Founded in the 12th century by St. Stephen of Obazine, this Cistercian complex was originally a double monastery, with one part for men and one for women, in Le Coyroux, 600 metres from the town. Nowadays occupied by a small community of Melkite nuns, the Abbey of St. Stephen welcomes you not just for a guided tour but also to attend lectures, concerts or courses in calligraphy, illumination and iconography.
26 locals recommend
Aubazine
Discover the majestic Aubazine Abbey, located between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Tulle. Founded in the 12th century by St. Stephen of Obazine, this Cistercian complex was originally a double monastery, with one part for men and one for women, in Le Coyroux, 600 metres from the town. Nowadays occupied by a small community of Melkite nuns, the Abbey of St. Stephen welcomes you not just for a guided tour but also to attend lectures, concerts or courses in calligraphy, illumination and iconography.