This immense cliff is unmissable when traveling along the valley road (D706)! This tourist route runs along the Vézère river from Montignac-Lascaux to Les Eyzies. It serves a number of unmissable tourist sites in Périgord Noir including La Roque Saint-Christophe in Peyzac le Moustier.
The most impressive troglodyte city in Périgord
Overlooking one of the flagship elements of the Dordogne: a river, La Roque Saint-Christophe dominates the landscape and the natural elements that surround it. In fact, from its terrace you admire the meanders of the Vézère, the many preserved fields of Peyzac as well as the wild beauty of Moustier.
A tourist site labeled NF Environnement
La Roque Saint-Christophe is one of the 4 tourist sites of the Vézère valley to be NF environment labeled. This national label highlights theecological commitment from La Roque Saint-Christophe.
The troglodyte fort is committed to a strong environmental approach, it is also one of the first members of theVézère Valley Ecocharter.
A family visit
La Roque Saint-Christophe is a must for family vacation in Périgord Noir.
Every school vacation, guided tours as well as lifting equipment demonstrations are organized. They allow us to understand how the village was built in the rock. 3D videos and models make it possible to see what La Roque Saint-Christophe was like over the centuries.
La Roque Saint-Christophe is a visit suitable for everyone. For children aged 5 to 13, a special children's visit guide has been designed. It can be downloaded from the La Roque Saint-Christophe website all year round. Furthermore, during the summertime, the troglodyte site organizes workshops. such as “introduction to mud construction” or “introduction to medieval food”.
From Prehistory to the Middle Ages
The Dordogne, and the Vézère valley in particular, have been shaped by man for thousands of years.
The prehistoric men left traces visible in this white cliff, they are today staging for the fun discovery. The skeleton dating back 3000 years which was discovered under the large shelter will be presented to you in one of the rooms dug into the rock.
You will also discover how cities were built in the Middle Ages thanks to the virtual reality film but also throughout the shaded and covered route.
This kilometer-long limestone wall will immerse you in the history of Périgord and will amaze you!
Info + : La Roque Saint-Christophe is open all year round! It can be visited alone or accompanied by a guide.
La Roque Saint-Christophe, one of the unforgettable “Visits in Périgord”
The troglodyte city is part of the “Visits in Périgord” network. This association brings together some of the emblematic tourist sites of the Dordogne.
Especially The Forte House of Reignac, another major troglodyte site in the Lascaux-Dordogne region. This cliff castle is just a few kilometers downstream of the Vézère.
A little further south, the town of Eyzies, world capital of Prehistory, is home to one of the other members of this network: the Roc de Cazelle Caves. Continue the adventure of Roque Saint-Christophe in this shady place to visit with troglodytic parts. You will be able to go back in time by discovering the daily life of prehistoric men, those of the Middle Ages and the last peasants who lived on this site in a monolithic house. Videos enhance the visit to this troglodyte habitat. Close to the Font-de-Gaume cave and the Commarque castle, the site was inhabited during the Middle Ages just like Roque Saint Christophe.
A “Périgord pass” as well as twin tickets to discover these sites at reduced prices are available online.
