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An area rich in vineyards, orchards of plum trees, and fields of sunflowers.
Between Bergerac and Eymet, between the Dordogne and the Dropt, Cunèges is well positioned for a good quality of life and a relaxing, enjoyable holiday.
The area is steeped in history
CUNÈGES was the main town of the canton until 1830. The Roman Porch of the church is worthy of a visit. The Maltese cross set in the floor of FLAUGEAC and the Greek crosses found in the church yard lead one to believe that a Commanderie des Templiers existed in the locality.
Villages of note near Cunèges:
GAGEAC-ROUILLAC, the Gageac and Perrou castles date from the XVth century.
GARDONNE was an old "baillivie" (royal justice). The castle was totally destroyed at the end of the hundred years war. The remaining gothic church was the chapel of this castle. Gardonne was also the loading port for the "gabares" and the quay still exists.
LAMONZIE takes its name from the convent "La Mungia" which was in existence in the XIth century. The castle of St Martin dates from the XVIIth and XVIIIth century.
MESCOULÈS has an attractive XVth century church. The manor of La Grande Pleyssade dates from the XVII th century.
The CHÂTEAU de MONBAZILLAC dating from the XVIth century dominates the hills with its prestigious vineyards. Its is one of the few castles open to the public and displays a fine selection of Perigourdin furniture.
The XI - XIIth century church of MONBOS is undoubtedly the most original one in the area. Although altered a few times the apse dating from the Roman times and the capitals of Manichean inspiration have been preserved.
In MONESTIER you will find an excellent golf complex at the Château des Vigiers. You may be interested in the four churches: Monestier, La Bastide, Couture and Sainte-Croix.
POMPORT, one discovers the XIIth century Saint-Mayne chapel, the automobile museum of Sanxet and the nearby château de Pecany. Towards Sigoulès is the leisure complex with the lake, tennis courts, camping site and holiday bungalows.
PUYGUILHEM is proud of its XIIth century ramparts. In 1338, during the hundred years war, the besieging army deployed the artillery for the first time in the area.
In the commune of RAZAC-DE-SAUSSIGNAC, are the private châteaux of Bellevue, Fongrenier, Lardys, Forestier and Chabrier.
Le Château de Bridoire at RIBAGNAC restored at the end of the XIX century perpetuates Charles de Foucauld's memory . You can only admire its imposing size and its medieval ramparts from the outside.
You can see the Fontaguillère cave at ROUFFIGNAC-DE-SIGOULÈS.
SAUSSIGNAC has a XVIIth century château that is home to the Tourist Office and the Federation of Wine growers.
SIGOULÈS (sex gulae, six ways in low Latin) near the leisure complex is the main centre of the Canton with everyday amenities available. In the XIXth century , Sigoulès was an important cattle market which disappeared with the arrival of the railway in the valley. Saint Jacques church with its medieval bell tower and Lestignac church on the way to Cunèges are both worth a visit. An unusual town hall with its empire façade.
Lastly THENAC village with its XVIth century château and its underground passages leading, apparently, to the church is an eagle's nest overlooking the surrounding hillsides.
Between Bergerac and Eymet, between the Dordogne and the Dropt, Cunèges is well positioned for a good quality of life and a relaxing, enjoyable holiday.
The area is steeped in history
CUNÈGES was the main town of the canton until 1830. The Roman Porch of the church is worthy of a visit. The Maltese cross set in the floor of FLAUGEAC and the Greek crosses found in the church yard lead one to believe that a Commanderie des Templiers existed in the locality.
Villages of note near Cunèges:
GAGEAC-ROUILLAC, the Gageac and Perrou castles date from the XVth century.
GARDONNE was an old "baillivie" (royal justice). The castle was totally destroyed at the end of the hundred years war. The remaining gothic church was the chapel of this castle. Gardonne was also the loading port for the "gabares" and the quay still exists.
LAMONZIE takes its name from the convent "La Mungia" which was in existence in the XIth century. The castle of St Martin dates from the XVIIth and XVIIIth century.
MESCOULÈS has an attractive XVth century church. The manor of La Grande Pleyssade dates from the XVII th century.
The CHÂTEAU de MONBAZILLAC dating from the XVIth century dominates the hills with its prestigious vineyards. Its is one of the few castles open to the public and displays a fine selection of Perigourdin furniture.
The XI - XIIth century church of MONBOS is undoubtedly the most original one in the area. Although altered a few times the apse dating from the Roman times and the capitals of Manichean inspiration have been preserved.
In MONESTIER you will find an excellent golf complex at the Château des Vigiers. You may be interested in the four churches: Monestier, La Bastide, Couture and Sainte-Croix.
POMPORT, one discovers the XIIth century Saint-Mayne chapel, the automobile museum of Sanxet and the nearby château de Pecany. Towards Sigoulès is the leisure complex with the lake, tennis courts, camping site and holiday bungalows.
PUYGUILHEM is proud of its XIIth century ramparts. In 1338, during the hundred years war, the besieging army deployed the artillery for the first time in the area.
In the commune of RAZAC-DE-SAUSSIGNAC, are the private châteaux of Bellevue, Fongrenier, Lardys, Forestier and Chabrier.
Le Château de Bridoire at RIBAGNAC restored at the end of the XIX century perpetuates Charles de Foucauld's memory . You can only admire its imposing size and its medieval ramparts from the outside.
You can see the Fontaguillère cave at ROUFFIGNAC-DE-SIGOULÈS.
SAUSSIGNAC has a XVIIth century château that is home to the Tourist Office and the Federation of Wine growers.
SIGOULÈS (sex gulae, six ways in low Latin) near the leisure complex is the main centre of the Canton with everyday amenities available. In the XIXth century , Sigoulès was an important cattle market which disappeared with the arrival of the railway in the valley. Saint Jacques church with its medieval bell tower and Lestignac church on the way to Cunèges are both worth a visit. An unusual town hall with its empire façade.
Lastly THENAC village with its XVIth century château and its underground passages leading, apparently, to the church is an eagle's nest overlooking the surrounding hillsides.
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