![]() ![]() You can walk round the ramparts on the south side of the town between the Port del Bos and the Porte de la Combe. The towers of the Porte des Tours were converted into prisons in 1307 when the Knights Templers were arrested by the king, and it is still possible to see the engraved crucifixes they carved whilst they were imprisoned. The Porte des Tours is perhaps the most impressive, with its round towers but the Porte de la Combe and the Porte del Bos are both very pretty and are reached by walking down really lovely streets lined with a mixed array of houses and cottages all in the lovely honey-coloured stone distinctive to this region. The ramparts are extremely thick and there remain three of the original doors. ![]() Unusually among the bastide towns, Domme retains part of its original fortified walls and the gateways into the town. All of them reveal interesting architecture ranging from colombage (half-timber) buildings, to steep perigordine roofs, to small turrets and also some of them lead to the different stone gateways in the walls surrounding Domme. ![]() Now a pleasant cafe and a nice spot to sit out and admire the surrounding buildings.įrom the main square, the Place de la Halle, wander down the adjacent streets. In the town look out for the old convent, the Couvent des Augustins (though this can only really be seen in summer) and the Maison du batteur de monnaie du Roy where money was minted in the Middle Ages. A little further along is the Moulin du Roy. The Jardin Public at the end is a good place for a picnic. Parts of the walk are bordered by remains of the fortified walls that surrounded parts of Domme. The walk is all high up above the River Dordogne and so the views are splendid. Just above the Place de la Halle is the Belvedere de la Barre, a great viewpoint and the start of the Promenade des Falaises - a short walk leading to a public park. There are more than 400m of stalactite filled galleries and a glass lift takes you back up to the surface. The caves (grottes) have been used in the past to shelter the town's inhabitants during the Hundred Years' War, though the upper part was only discovered in 1954. This is the main part of the town and as well as admiring the beautiful 13th century buildings (the bastide was founded in 1281 by Philip the Bold) you can find the entrance to the Grottes de Domme. The tourist office and Mairie are located in the very impressive Maison du Gouverneur on the Place de la Halle. Pick up the map and you will ensure you see all the main sights. The tourist office of Domme can be found on the main square - the Place de la Halle. The village is lovely and the views are a bonus as is the cave system that sits right underneath the main square. Some of the common queries we have received from other visitors related to visiting Domme in France include Aquitaine, Sell Vacation Property In Aquitaine, cottage south west france.Domme is classified as one of the most beautiful villages of France and occupies a splendid position high above the Dordogne river. Alternatively you might consider Half Board Vacations In France and country cottages france or Ski Vacations French Alps. I you are looking for some choices beyond Domme we have a great selection of places to stay in France and also property in France if you require it. If you would like more information on Dordogne in our guide to Dordogne or for the area as a whole we also have a comprehensive guide to Aquitaine, both of these resources will provide you with a valuable overview of the places you are looking at. If you have or are planning to visit Domme leave a suggestion using the link above, we would love to hear from you and other users will appreciate your knowledge. See our directory above for more useful tips and advice on accommodation nearby or you can jump straight to accommodation in Domme or take a look at real estate in Domme. ![]() Nearby Domme tourism destinations such as as Dordogne River Boat trips (3 km), La Roque Gageac (3 km), Château de Beynac (7 km), or National Museum of Prehistory in Dordogne (Le Musee Nationale de la Prehistoire) (21 km) are all worth visiting. The closest airport to Domme is Bergerac Airport (55 km) also within reach are Rodez Airport (109 km), Limoges Airport (118 km), or Angouleme Airport (129 km). Domme is in Dordogne in the Aquitaine region of France. ![]()
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