Things to do in Périgueux: the must-see sights

Guide · Dordogne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine · 6 places to discover

Capital of the Périgord, Périgueux layers Gallo-Roman remains beneath a cathedral of Byzantine domes, within a well-preserved medieval centre.

Looking for things to do in Périgueux, places to visit near Périgueux or an idea for a day out this weekend? Here is a selection of the finest sights to see, all explorable directly on the interactive map.

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The 6 must-see places in Périgueux

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Saint-Front Cathedral Must-see

Cathedral with five Byzantine-inspired domes, which inspired the Sacré-Cœur basilica in Paris.

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Vesunna Gallo-Roman Site

Ancient remains and a museum dedicated to the Roman town of Vesunna, housed beneath a building designed by Jean Nouvel.

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Old Town of Périgueux

Medieval lanes and Renaissance townhouses of the historic quarter, between towers and inner courtyards.

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Tour de Vésone

Monumental remnant of a Gallo-Roman temple, a tall circular tower bearing witness to the ancient city of Vesunna.

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Medieval Saint-Front Quarter

A network of cobbled lanes, Renaissance townhouses and stairways linking the cathedral to the river.

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Château Barrière

Fortified medieval residence built against the Gallo-Roman rampart, in the ancient quarter of the Cité.

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