Discover Calviac-En-Périgord

When looking for a hotel in Calviac-En-Périgord, it helps to first prioritize the activities you have planned: should your trip focus mainly on hiking, architectural history or encounters with animals? There are several specific places and experiences to consider. Two routes differ in their course; a church, historic buildings and the Réserve Zoologique de Calviac offer additional points of interest.

Hiking between the Dordogne Valley and the inland area

The PDIPR hiking route starts at the car park by Calviac-En-Périgord town hall and follows the signposted route. Along the way, it passes through hamlets along the Pechs, small hills that run perpendicular to the Dordogne Valley. It passes hazelnut groves and follows a cycle path built on a former railway line before reaching Aillac. This provides a clearly identified starting point and a destination to plan around; the landscape along the route includes hills, hamlets and hazelnut groves. The route and markings may change, so check the signs before setting out.

The Boucle des Pechs starts in Calviac-En-Périgord but follows a different course. It first runs through the Dordogne Valley along the Voie verte, then heads inland through areas with remarkable architectural heritage. By comparison, the PDIPR hiking route is distinguished by its start at the town hall car park, the cycle path on the former railway line, the hazelnut groves and Aillac as reference points. The Boucle highlights the transition from the valley to the inland area. If you choose your hike based on the scenery, this is a specific difference between the routes.

Churches and historic buildings

The Église Saint-Pierre-ès-Liens offers a clear connection to architectural history: its main construction phases date from the 12th and 15th centuries. Since 18 September 1970, it has held the French protected status of “Monument historique.” The two centuries identify the construction phases, while the exact date marks its protected status.

The Château de Braulen is a fortified residence dating from the 17th century. It is privately owned and cannot be visited.

Three kilometres northeast of Calviac-En-Périgord are the remains of Sainte-Radegonde, including a Romanesque church that can be visited. Access arrangements may change, so check them before your visit.

Calviac-En-Périgord is one of the municipalities included in the Natura 2000 site FR7200660 “La Dordogne.”

Trails and encounters with animals

The Réserve Zoologique de Calviac has two kilometres of shaded trails. Another activity is the “Visite Privilège”: it lasts three hours and includes encounters with the animals as well as a behind-the-scenes look at the reserve. The trail length and shade give you an idea of what to expect when visiting the trails; the stated duration of the Visite helps you plan how much time to set aside for this activity. Check the current dates and availability of the Visite in advance.

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For the broader travel overview: Dordogne.