Visit Tourtoirac

 

 

Tourtoirac is situated:

• 35 kms east of Perigueux

• 55 kms north west of Brive La Gaillarde

• 75 kms south of Limoges

The Abbey can be found in the heart of the town by the banks of the River Auvezere.

GPS coordinates : X: 45,26667 Y: 1,0667

A first exploration of Tourtoirac is possible with Google 'streetview', it benefits from many advantages which make it an attractive tourist destination.

• The church and the remains of the 11th century Abbey

• The river and its island

• The Caves, recently opened

• The museum of the King of Araucanie where the history of Antoine de Tounens can be discovered http://www.araucanie.com/

 

Recommended FaceBook page: https://www.facebook.com/concourstourtoirac/

Maybe the most important competition of paint and photo of Dordogne: in 2018 the competition of paint will celebrate its 30 years and it will be the tenth anniversary of the competition of photos.

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Recommended Websites:

http://www.association-pacte-tourtoirac.fr/ The cultural Association of Tourtoirac which organises the week of Music every August.

http://www.vivreatourtoirac.com/ A mine of practical information and current news about Tourtoirac and its surroundings

http://www.sainte-orse-memoire-patrimoine.fr/ St. Orse, a commune close to Tourtoirac which has, for many years celebrated its heritage and undertaken a remarkable restoration of its church.