Eymet Issigeac
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Remarkable Cities CDT Dordogne and Villages Catalogue Eymet Located on the southern end of the Périgord and the Bergerac area, the bastide of Eymet was founded in 1270 along a meander at the midpoint of the Dropt River. With its cultural heritage and dynamic H3 population, the medieval city throws open its doors for all those who appreciate its generous, well-preserved natural surroundings, delicious gourmet cuisine, and ancient stones with stories - and histories - to recount. Tours available: Group clients: ‘Ronde de Nuit à la lueur des torches’ (‘Night rounds by torchlight’), a guided tour of the bastide in French and English. One tour per month in July, August and September www.eymet-dordogne.fr Guided tour of the bastide for groups of at least 10 people by reservation. Individual clients: self-visit with a map-guide. Organisation: OT du Pays d’Eymet New: Heritage walk following the current : make inquiry with Martial ! A game Person to contact: Mrs Anne Marie JEBOUJI booklet is at your disposal at the Tourist Office. 45 Place des la Bastide BP4 24500 EYMET Rates: Consult us. Tél. +33 (0)5 53 23 74 95 Tour duration: 1h [email protected] Opening dates: All year round Locate the site online with the interactive map Issigeac Issigeac, an invitation to travel. In a formerly wooded area, cereals are now cultivated, alongside a sprinkling of vineyards producing H4 Monbazillac and Bergerac AOCs. Rising above this landscape, you’ll see a bell tower... That of Issigeac. This medieval town is the exception in the midst of all the neighbouring bastides. Within its ancient circle of ramparts, its lanes spiral in like a snail, leading you to discover a village of character where shadowand light intermingle with wood and stone, and where the lanes and alleys bring the past to life. While strolling through this labyrinth, you may admire medieval stone houses intertwined with picturesque wood-panelled houses unlike any others in the Périgord. These houses, built in the 14th and 15th centuries, have maintained the authenticity and finesse of their architecture, lending originality to this town. Tours available: Groups and individual clients: Guided tour of the village ‘Histoire et Architecture’ (‘History and Architecture’). Guided tour with booklet for the mentally handicapped; guided tour for visually www.issigeac-tourisme.com impaired and blind Guided lamplight tours on Tuesdays during the summer Organisation: OT d’Issigeac Person to contact: Mrs Julie RECOUSSINE Rates: Consult us. Place du Château Tour Duration: 1hr / 1hr 15mn 24560 ISSIGEAC Opening dates: All year round Tel. +33 (0)5 53 58 79 62 [email protected] Locate the site online with the interactive map 45 .