Le Change: Heritage and Nature Trail in the Auvézère Valley
Accommodation in Le Change
Le Change lies in a bend of the Auvézère. As a travel destination, the village combines a sense of place with a marked route for exploration and several historically distinct points of interest. Topics range from prehistoric traces and a Romanesque church to a listed chapel and the history of 1942. A 9.0-kilometre nature trail is another practical option for planning a trip. Depending on your interests, you can explore Le Change through its cultural heritage or on foot along a route.
Culture and History in Le Change
The Church of Saint-Jean-Baptiste in Le Change is Romanesque. The Chapelle Saint-Michel d'Auberoche is also in Le Change and is listed as a historic monument; it was granted protected status by decree on 7 March 1960. These provide two distinct religious points of interest for cultural itineraries: the Romanesque classification is the defining feature of Saint-Jean-Baptiste, while Saint-Michel d'Auberoche is notable for its designated protected status. The two details highlight different aspects: architectural classification and a dated heritage designation.
The village's history also includes the Auberoche shelter in Le Change, with its prehistoric traces, and Château du Roc, associated with the internment of 172 Jews in 1942. These references add a different kind of historical context to the religious and architectural heritage. Chronologically, the prehistoric traces sit alongside the bridge feature dated to 1550 and the events of 1942; 1960 is the date of the decree protecting the chapel. This distinguishes traces, a historical event and heritage protection as separate points of reference.
Redrol is one of the mills associated with Le Change; beside Redrol stands a wooden bridge with pointed piers dating from 1550. The date refers to the piers. Together, the mill and bridge form a distinct architectural point of interest alongside the religious buildings.
Routes and Orientation
The Boucle du Roc is a 9.0-kilometre circular route and a nature trail that can be explored on foot. It starts at the information sign in front of Le Change church and follows the yellow markings towards the town hall; the starting point and markings may change. Route details and measurements may change; check the latest information before setting out.
The Boucle des Pommiers also starts at the information sign in front of the church and follows the yellow markings towards the town hall. Both routes therefore share the same starting context and marking colour; the 9.0-kilometre distance applies to the Boucle du Roc. A marked circular walk also lets you explore Le Change independently. This gives you two distinct ways to plan: follow specific route directions or explore the village on your own.
Discover more destinations: Sarlat-La-Canéda, Saint-André-Et-Appelles, La Coquille, Ligueux, Biron, Saint-Jory-las-Bloux, Bézenac, Saint-Aubin-De-Cadelech.
For the regional travel overview: Dordogne.
