Saint-Léon-sur-VézèreBetween Lascaux and les Eyzies, Saint Léon is located in the cradle of prehistory. Saint Léon was already inhabited in prehistoric times and during the Antiquity. You can visit natural dwellings from the gallo-roman period in the park of Conquil. Past the bridge, you can discover the 12th roman-style Church, covered in lauzes, with its nearly byzantine architecture. A bit downstream the village, the château of Chabans has been totally renovated and is now classified as a historic monument. What to discover?• Centre d'etude and de meditation bouddhistes. • Castle de Chabans: everyday 14h30-21h from June to August, 14h30-20h in May and September. • Church romane: everyday 9h-17h. • Parc prehistorique de loisirs du Conquil: everyday 10 h |
Where to stay?Le Relais de la Côte de JorClose to historical and prehistorical sites(Lascaux Cave), Le Relais de la Côte de Jor, a 2 star hotel with swimming pool, welcomes you in Saint Leon sur Vezere. La RoseraieIn the heart of a medieval village, on the banks of the river, this lovely 19th century residence turned charming, gentle hotel guarantees a restful stay full of gastronomic discoveries. Only 25 km from Sarlat and Les Eyzies, you can also visit the grottoes, prehistoric sites, and numerous regional châteaux. Relais du Soleil d'OrIn the heart of an historic village of the Perigord, only 2 km from the caves of Lascaux, you will discover the calm and the welcome of this former post-office. With its romantic park with old trees and the cuisine true to local flavours, this is the ideal place to discover all tourist sites of the region. |