Le
Redouillé (9 km)
28, avenue de Toulouse
SOUILLAC
Tél : 05 65 37 87 25
In the
village and close by
Grottes
de lacave
Visit the Grottes de Lacave where an electric train takes you into the
rock to see a series of caves complete with stalactites and
stalagmites, and an extensive network of underground lakes. http://www.grottes-de-lacave.fr/
Extract
of the film 'A Journey Out Of Time',
Grotte de Lacave, by Ludovic Maury
Visit
historic buildings
XII Century church of St Georges de Meyraguet
Fortified XIV Century mill, tour of the interior working machinery http://www.cougnaguet.com/
Walking
The area is home to a number of hiking trails, for all levels of
ability.
Association de la Vallee des Rocs: http://pagesperso-orange.fr/valroc/
Château
des Milandes (32 miles/50 km)
This castle used to be the home of Josephine Baker and now houses a
permanent exhibition about the life of the artist, as well as a
falconry. http://www.milandes.com/
Château
de Castelnaud (33 miles/ 51 km)
This 13th-century fortified chateau played a significant role in the
Hundred Years' War. http://www.castelnaud.com/
Rocamadour
( 7 miles / 11 km) http://www.rocamadour.com/
2nd village most visited in France, Rocamadour used to be a regular
stop for the pilgrims en route for Santiago de Compostela.
Falconery and eagle refuge http://www.rocherdesaigles.com/
Souillac
(7 miles / 11 km) http://www.souillac-sur-dordogne.fr/
Market on Fridays : local specialities such as foie gras and walnut oil
(various types of which can be tasted as well as bought) are sold at
the wonderfully colourful market held every Friday at the foot of the
Romanesque abbey church of Ste Marie. Full of locals doing their weekly
shopping, the market sells a delicious multitude of different cheeses,
breads, pâtés, hams, fruits and, of course, wine.
Musee de l'Automate et de la Robotique : A unique collection of 19th
and 20th century automated dolls and toys including a life-size jazz
band, animals and a magician.
