Discover Église-Neuve-d'Issac

Église-Neuve-d'Issac lies in the heart of the Landais Forest. Its woodland landscape, architectural history, and old paths give the village a range of points of interest. The church preserves traces of earlier building phases; along the Boucle Jau de l'Ors, the forest edge and historic buildings also form part of the route.

Woodland landscape and nature observations

In spring, wild asphodels and orchids grow in the ditches around the village. At dusk, you may sometimes encounter herds of deer. These nature observations are associated with different times: the plants with spring, and the possibility of seeing wildlife with dusk. This contrast helps frame the landscape not only as a woodland backdrop, but also in terms of its seasonal and daily rhythms. The forest provides a shared landscape setting for these different natural features.

Church and architectural history

The church of Église-Neuve-d'Issac is one of the oldest churches in the canton and preserves traces of earlier building phases. Its walls contain four Romanesque corbels, which were reused in the 15th century. Two depict human faces; the other two represent a horse's head and a ram's head. The Romanesque dating of the corbels and their reuse in the 15th century refer to two different periods: the carved elements date from the Romanesque period, while they were reinstalled later. The church's bell gable also dates from the 15th century. Together, these features provide concrete points of reference for its architectural history, from the church's age to individual reused elements.

Old paths and historic sites

The Boucle Jau de l'Ors, also known as the Boucle de Joan de l'Ors, starts in front of the church and follows old paths along the edge of the Landais Forest. The route passes the former presbytery, dating from 1851, and the church with its 15th-century bell gable. A detour on the Boucle Jau de l'Ors leads to the Fontaine Saint Pierre and its washhouse. The same route thus brings together the forest edge, historic buildings, and a signposted detour with a washhouse. The village's features can therefore be explored both through its landscape and through specific sites in its architectural history.

A hiking day in May 2025

The third Rando des Forêts took place on 18 May 2025. Several routes were offered at this edition, and refreshments were available on site.

When choosing a focus for your stay, it is helpful to distinguish between nature and architectural history: nature observations are associated with spring or dusk, while the church and former presbytery offer specific historical points of reference. The Boucle Jau de l'Ors links the forest edge with sites such as these; its detour to the Fontaine Saint Pierre adds the washhouse to the route.

Discover more destinations: Léguillac-De-L'auche, Beaumont-Du-Périgord, Chapdeuil, Saint-Rabier, Chalais, Campagnac-lès-Quercy, Mareuil, Saint-Laurent-des-Hommes

For the broader travel overview: Dordogne.