Domme
A 13th-century fortified new town on a cliff, where the Belvédère de la Barre offers the most sweeping panorama of the Dordogne Valley.
Domme is a bastide (fortified new town) founded in 1281 on the orders of Philip III. It sits on a cliff 150 metres above the Dordogne River and is one of 'The Most Beautiful Villages of France'. The Belvédère de la Barre overlooks the boundless valley, fields and winding river, and is considered the finest view in the entire valley. The town retains three gates. The Porte des Tours once held Knights Templar prisoners, and their carvings can still be seen on its walls. Beneath the market square are limestone caves that can be visited. A small train links the car park with the town. It is about 12 km from Sarlat.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- La Roque-Gageac
- Jardins de Marqueyssac
- Château de Castelnaud
- Château de Beynac
- Sarlat Cathedral & Lanterne des Morts
- Sarlat Saturday Market
- Sarlat Old Town
- Château des Milandes