Discover Allemans

Allemans brings together a fortified church, historic buildings and walking trails of varying lengths. The Église Saint-Pierre-aux-Liens combines Romanesque architecture with a modern entrance structure; the longer Boucle d’Allemans runs through the Dronne Valley. When planning your visit, it is worth distinguishing between building history and visiting opportunities: the Manoir du Lau is not open to visitors, while certain conditions apply to visiting the church.

The fortified church of Saint-Pierre-aux-Liens

The Église Saint-Pierre-aux-Liens was built at the end of the 12th century or the beginning of the 13th century. Its Romanesque vault has domes on pendentives; a modern Byzantine-style bell tower entrance structure complements the architecture. Pendentives are vaulted transition elements between a square space and a dome. The church has been listed as a historic monument since 9 June 1926.

The church can be visited during town hall opening hours and on European Heritage Days. Check the visiting conditions locally before planning your visit. This will help you match the architectural features with the actual visiting hours.

Manor houses and châteaux

The Manoir du Lau is in the town centre and dates from the 16th century. It was extensively altered in the 19th century. The manor house is undergoing renovation and is not open to visitors; access arrangements may change. Its building history can therefore be considered separately from a possible visit: no visits to this building are currently planned.

The Château de la Rigaudie was built in the first quarter of the 19th century and is listed in the General Inventory of Cultural Heritage. The estate is privately owned. The Château du Meynard is also privately owned. It is a noble residence in Allemans with an original residential tower inspired by medieval architecture. The château was built in the 18th century, and the residential tower was added in the 19th century. The two buildings reflect different historical periods; at Meynard, the later addition is particularly prominent in the surviving description.

Two walking loops, two lengths

The Boucle d’Allemans is an easy, 8.6-kilometre circular route starting in Allemans. It can be used for walking or mountain biking and runs through the Dronne Valley, where historic and natural features come together. The route passes through a former Templar parish. Its surviving heritage includes a fortified Romanesque church and a Templar cross in an old house.

The Boucle d’Allemans – Le bourg is also an easy circular route starting in Allemans and intended for walking and mountain biking. At 1.5 kilometres, it is considerably shorter than the 8.6-kilometre loop. Both routes are rated easy, but their lengths differ clearly. This difference makes it easier to choose between the two loops. As trail conditions can change, check them before setting out.

Riverside paths and fishing

Two municipal paths lead to the river: one is below the Papali weir, and the other leads to the Meynard weir. The municipality describes both places as sites of notable environmental interest. Separately, fishing is described as a special leisure activity on the local rivers. These include the Dronne, the Lizonne, the Sauvanie and the Boulon. Whether you can fish depends on the landowners’ consent and the regulations in force.

Projects and artist residencies

La Montagne Sud in Allemans is a venue for projects on a range of topics, including artistic creativity. It has spaces for artist residencies lasting a short, medium or longer period. Activities and participation requirements may change; if you are interested in a project, check the relevant information in advance.

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View the regional travel guide: Dordogne.