Le Conquil Troglodyte fortified site in Saint-Léon-sur-Vézère

Opening hours

Open

  • Monday 10:00 am - 06:30 pm
  • Tuesday 10:00 am - 06:30 pm
  • Wednesday 10:00 am - 06:30 pm
  • Thursday 10:00 am - 06:30 pm
  • Friday 10:00 am - 06:30 pm
  • Saturday 10:00 am - 06:30 pm
  • Sunday 10:00 am - 06:30 pm

Closes at 06:30 pm

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Useful information

Location : In the countryside

Province : Black Périgord

Services

  • Bar
  • Children playground
  • Chèques Vacances (Holiday voucher)
  • Credit card accepted
  • English spoken
  • Entertainment
  • Groups
  • Parking
  • Pets welcome
  • Picnic area
  • Restaurant
  • Spanish spoken
  • Take away
  • open 7/7
  • English
    • Visit Le Conquil, the forgotten cliff, an exceptional troglodyte site in the Dordogne!

      Located in the heart of the prehistoric Vézère Valley, Le Conquil invites you on a journey through time. Explore authentic troglodyte cliffs, witnesses to a fascinating human history dating back to prehistory. This historic site has survived the ages, serving as both a natural fortress and a unique troglodyte habitat, preserving mysteries and astonishing architectural features.

      Fascinating archaeological excavations and historical research continue at Le Conquil, bringing the secrets of this exceptional heritage back to life. Each visit offers a fascinating insight into recent discoveries and the continuing evolution of knowledge about this historic site.

      Ideal for a family outing, a cultural discovery with friends or an enriching getaway, the Conquil promises you a unique immersive experience in Dordogne.

      ✨ Come and discover the mysteries of Conquil, a lively, authentic and constantly evolving place! ✨

      📍 Book your visit now and discover the hidden treasures of troglodyte history!


      THE PLUSES:
      - Possibility of combining the visit with the Prehistobranche treetop adventure course and the Dordogne dinosaur park.
      - event evening (crime evening, myths and legends evening and aperitif/troglodyte evening)
      On site: snack bar, refreshment bar, picnic area, shop...

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Traveller Reviews Le Conquil

4.2 sur 5 665 reviews

  • katenis tris

    4 sur 5 Reviews posted by katenis tris on 03/05/2026

    A pleasant moment, preserved in its natural state. A complete change of scenery guaranteed. A refreshing walk.

  • Michaël Hubert

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Michaël Hubert on 21/04/2026

    A wonderful discovery, I highly recommend it!

  • Mélanie Togni

    4 sur 5 Reviews posted by Mélanie Togni on 17/04/2026

    A very beautiful and interesting place. The site is well protected.

Traveller Reviews Le Conquil

3.8 sur 5 204 reviews

  • "Great site and fantastic staff at the tree top adventure course"

    5 / 5 Reviews posted by BoardingPass676524 on 22/08/2025

    We spent two lovely days here - the children enjoyed the dinosaur park, we enjoyed Le Conquil and we all had fun on the treetop adventure course. What made it for us was the kind attentive and...

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  • "Great value for money, shade everywhere so good for very hot days"

    5 / 5 Reviews posted by Debbie S (Apach) on 12/07/2022

    Went to visit the caves to escape the heat and ended up staying for 3 hours of a accrobranche as well. Great place to escape the heat as it’s completely in the shade. Very friendly and helpful staff...

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  • "No animations"

    3 / 5 Reviews posted by men8th (Knutsford, United Kingdom) on 13/08/2019

    Disappointed that the animations which are clearly advertised in the leaflet (fire lighting etc) were not actually available. No discount offered when we found this out.

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Le Conquil

Address

Le Conquil
241 impasse de la péchère
24290 Saint-Léon-sur-Vézère

Contacts

Phone : 05 53 51 29 03

GPS coordinates

45° 0'34.49"N, 1° 5'11.73"E

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