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Things to do in La Roque-Gageac

Village guide · Dordogne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine · 4 places to discover

Backed against a cliff overlooking the Dordogne, La Roque-Gageac lines up its golden-stone houses between rock and river, one of the most photographed sites in the Périgord.

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The 4 must-see places in La Roque-Gageac

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Troglodyte Fort of La Roque-Gageac Must-see

A 12th-century troglodyte dwelling hollowed out of the cliff, a historic refuge overlooking the village.

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Exotic Garden of La Roque-Gageac Must-see

A terraced garden benefiting from a Mediterranean microclimate, with banana trees, palms and bamboo.

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Gabarre Boats of La Roque-Gageac

Traditional boats offering trips on the Dordogne, giving a unique view of the village from the river.

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Château de la Malartrie

A 20th-century neo-Gothic château on the banks of the Dordogne, at the entrance to the village.

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