Léguillac-De-L'auche: History and Walking Trail

If you are looking for a hotel for a trip to Léguillac-De-L'auche, the local themes can help you plan. Building and local history sit alongside a described circular walking trail. This lets you choose between heritage highlights and a hike as separate activities during your stay. The themes range from a protected ensemble and archaeological finds to a clearly defined circular route.

Building history and protected sites

At the Prieuré de La Faye, the buildings, the park and its enclosing wall, as well as the courtyard and the associated grounds, are all protected as historic monuments. The designation thus covers both the buildings and the specified outdoor areas.

The Château de La Faye was originally an Augustinian priory built by five brothers in 1209. It was extended and altered from the 13th to the 18th century. Its long sequence of building phases reflects its development over several centuries. The château is privately owned; please check access arrangements before planning a visit.

The Château du But consists of two wings joined at right angles, dating from the 15th and 16th centuries, along with an addition from the 17th century. It is also privately owned. La Faye developed from the Augustinian priory built by five brothers in 1209 through extensions and alterations up to the 18th century; the form of the Château du But is defined by two wings joined at right angles, dating from the 15th and 16th centuries, along with an addition from the 17th century.

Archaeological traces and architecture

The remains of a motte-and-bailey castle dating from before the 10th century have been preserved at the La Redoute site. Another historic find was discovered in Léguillac-de-l'Auche in 1967: three Merovingian burials, including two sarcophagi.

The Église Saint-Cloud is a 19th-century Neo-Romanesque church. This adds a distinctly more recent architectural period to the older building and archaeological histories. Another cultural highlight is the sculpture “Miss L'Auche Ness”: it depicts a goose playing the bagpipes, was created by Didier Teyssèdre, and is associated with the town twinning with Letham in Scotland.

Protected site, spring and walking trail

The Site du But in Léguillac-de-l'Auche is a registered protected site. The Prieuré de La Faye is protected as a historic monument; the Site du But is designated as a registered protected site. The La Font de l'Auche spring is a Vaucluse spring that flows all year round.

The Sentier de La Faye à Léguillac

The Sentier de La Faye à Léguillac is an easy six-kilometre circular walking trail. It is marked in yellow and designated as a one- to two-hour loop. The length and stated duration offer different points of reference for planning your time: the kilometre figure describes the route’s distance, while the time gives its estimated timeframe. The trail starts at the car park below the church in Léguillac-de-l'Auche. Halfway along the route is the hamlet of La Font de l'Auche, which serves as a rest stop. Check trail conditions before setting out.

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For the broader travel guide: Dordogne.