Troglodyte route of the Abbaye de Brantôme Troglodytiques Sites in Brantôme

Opening hours

Closed

  • Monday 10:00 am - 01:00 pm 02:00 pm - 05:00 pm
  • Tuesday Closed
  • Wednesday 10:00 am - 01:00 pm 02:00 pm - 05:00 pm
  • Thursday 10:00 am - 01:00 pm 02:00 pm - 05:00 pm
  • Friday 10:00 am - 01:00 pm 02:00 pm - 05:00 pm
  • Saturday 10:00 am - 01:00 pm 02:00 pm - 05:00 pm
  • Sunday 10:00 am - 01:00 pm 02:00 pm - 05:00 pm

Opens at 10:00 am

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Useful information

Location : In town

Province : Green Périgord

Services

  • Chèques Vacances (Holiday voucher)
  • Credit card accepted
  • English spoken
  • English
    • The Benedictine abbey of Brantôme being disused since the French Revolution, it is by following the foot of the cliff and its numerous caves, that one can learn about the 1000 years of history which have shaped the architecture: 33 panels, French/English, detail the events that influenced the future of the abbey and the town (the so-called “Last Judgment” cave, the humble and miraculous St Sicaire fountain, dovecotes, the remains of a troglodyte mill, etc.).

      The visit ends with the Fernand Desmoulin museum (painter-engraver from the end of the 19th century). Several aspects of his work are staged in the two rooms that make it up (chills guaranteed!).

      • From January 2 to February 3: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. / 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. except Saturdays and Sundays
      • From February 4 to March 31: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. / 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. except Tuesdays
      • April & May: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. / 2 p.m.-6 p.m.
      • June & September: 10am-6pm
      • July & August: 10am-7pm
      • October: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. / 2 p.m.-6 p.m. except Tuesdays
      • November & December: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. / 2 p.m.-5 p.m. except Tuesdays

      Self-guided tour using explanatory panels all year round (closed in January) or guided tour (contact the Brantôme reception office for information). Night visit on Monday at 10 p.m. in July and August.

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Traveller Reviews Troglodyte route of the Abbaye de Brantôme

4.6 sur 5 5867 reviews

  • Vonnie Thornton

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Vonnie Thornton on 22/08/2023

    We wandered around in the cave and totally enjoyed all the history and gardens. Then we ate at one of the sweet little cafes on the street of the Abbey. After that we hit the shops in the little village across the bridge and souvenir shopped my little heart out. Wonderful day!

  • Lilian Wiles

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Lilian Wiles on 25/09/2023

    Beautiful little village that has seen every culture from Neanderthal man living in Troglodyte Caves to the work of monks dating from as far back as 8th Century. Recommended to us by another Brit traveller and glad we made the trip

  • Terry Isherwood

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Terry Isherwood on 27/05/2022

    Visited Brantome for the second time and I have to say its an amazing beautiful place. There are even shops built into caves next to the river which surrounds the island. You can hire canoes and kayaks and paddle around the island and over a weir to complete a circuit. Would I visit a third time... definitely. Fantastic.

Traveller Reviews Troglodyte route of the Abbaye de Brantôme

4.0 sur 5 539 reviews

  • "Absolutely stunning!"

    5 / 5 Reviews posted by Chris H (Kalkan, Turkiye) on 12/07/2023

    Even on an overcast day, the views of this place is stunning. Situated in a chocolate box little town, you can’t fail to be impressed!

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  • "highlight of the region"

    5 / 5 Reviews posted by Jurgen B (Brussels, Belgium) on 18/06/2023

    Our little child loved running around in this special place. Very original decoration. PS: even in this touristy village ALL restaurants close at 2pm....

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  • "Stand in troglodyte caves!"

    5 / 5 Reviews posted by StewartsVacation on 20/09/2022

    The Benedictine Monks originally lived in the troglodyte dwellings (cliff caves). In one of the caves is the remarkable Last Judgement, carved into the rock. We did the self guided tour. The display...

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Troglodyte route of the Abbaye de Brantôme

Address

Boulevard Charlemagne
24310 Brantôme

GPS coordinates

45° 21'52.38"N, 0° 38'50.06"E

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