Tursac • Dordogne
Tursac, a continuously inhabited village
Discover Tursac, located at 6km from Les Eyzies, upstream from the Vézère, a charming village situated in the meanders of the river.
It is a Mecca of Prehistory, including the eponymous site of La Madeleine, which gave its name to a prehistoric civilization : the Magdalenian.
From Prehistory to the Middle Ages
In a heaven of greenery, come to discover the Prehistoparc and travel to the heart of the daily life of the first hunter-gatherers.
The village of Tursac contains 2 troglodyte jewels:
- The village of La Madeleine, this natural site inhabited from prehistory to the Middle Ages, invites you to discover a medieval troglodyte village clinging to the cliff and offering a magnificent view of the Vézère.
- The Maison Forte de Reignac, a cliff castle built into the rock, overlooking the Vézère Valley.
- The village of La Madeleine, this natural site inhabited from prehistory to the Middle Ages, invites you to discover a medieval troglodyte village clinging to the cliff and offering a magnificent view of the Vézère.
- The Maison Forte de Reignac, a cliff castle built into the rock, overlooking the Vézère Valley.
Taste and relax
Would you like to discover a goose breeding ? Make a stop at the farm Les Granges, free tours and tastings will be offered.
You can enjoy the freshness of the river and have a picnic at the waterside, near the bridge Lespinasse.
A little bit of sport
From the village 3 loops of hiking are available to discover the surrounding countryside :
- Boucle de Cabrillac
- Boucle de la Vierge
- Boucle du Mas del BosBonus
- Chapel of Fontpeyrine and its "miraculous" source
- You will find 2 pieces of art by the sculptor H. Henghes in the village : "Abundance" and "Two Suns"
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