Saint-Pierre-de-Frugie: Gardens, Trails and Heritage
Accommodation in Saint-Pierre-De-Frugie
Saint-Pierre-de-Frugie is located in the PĂ©rigord-Limousin Regional Natural Park; the commune is hilly and heavily wooded. If you are looking for a hotel for a trip here, you can plan your stay around different interests: the pilgrimage route, hiking and cycling trails, gardens, cultural history or the seasonal rutting calls of deer.
Trails of different lengths
Saint-Pierre-de-Frugie lies on the Camino de Santiago via the Vézelay route. One specific hiking option is the Boucle des trois Châteaux: this moderately difficult circular walk is 16.0 kilometres long and starts in the commune. Check trail conditions before setting out, as route details may change. The La Grande Boucle du Parc is a much longer option. It covers at least 200 kilometres, is intended for mountain bikers and hikers, and passes through the plateaus and valleys of the Périgord, the Limousin bocage and chestnut forests. This route also starts in Saint-Pierre-de-Frugie. This gives you a choice between a circular walk of a set length and a considerably longer route, depending on your plans.
Gardens and seasonal nature
The Jardins de Frugie offer an introduction to permaculture. Garden features include a herb spiral, square vegetable beds and a maze with soft fruit that visitors can taste. There is also a circular path around a pond, play areas for children and nesting boxes for various bird species. Gardening, a path by the pond and activities for children are all different aspects of a visit.
Another way to experience nature is tied to a particular season: between September and October, many visitors come to Saint-Pierre-de-Frugie to hear the deer rut. Local conditions can vary, so plan this experience for the stated period without assuming what conditions will be like on site.
Cultural history and access
The Château de Frugie has been listed as a historic monument since 21 March 1968. The listing applies to its façades and roof. The Château de Vieillecour is a separate site: it can be seen from the road, but is not open to the public. Check access arrangements before travelling rather than assuming that being able to see it means you can visit it.
The burial chapel is also part of local history. Built in 1839, it was destroyed in the 1999 storm. In 2008, the commune decided to rebuild it on its own initiative.
Market and Ecocentre
The Marché de Frugie is organised by the Rencontres Citoyennes collective. It takes place on Sundays from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in front of the Le Frugie association bar in the town centre. Local producers and craftspeople offer products to take away or enjoy on site. As the schedule and participating vendors may change, check the details before making plans.
The Ecocentre du PĂ©rigord-Limousin offers courses in eco-friendly building and permaculture, and holds workshops for families on Wednesdays. Individual dates may change, so check the latest information before your visit. Together with the permaculture insights at the Jardins de Frugie, this offers another theme to consider when planning your trip.
Discover more destinations: Coursac, Saint-Front-De-Pradoux, Grives, Peyzac-Le-Moustier, Vaunac, Le Pizou, Saint-Jean-De-CĂ´le, Saint-Marcel-Du-PĂ©rigord.
For the regional travel overview: Dordogne.
