Discover Sainte-Radegonde

Sainte-Radegonde combines a distinctive architectural history with a clearly described walking trail. This lets you get to know the area through both its historical connections and townscape, as well as the time required for an excursion. These topics appeal to different interests and offer several starting points for planning your trip.

Bastide history and townscape

Roquepine was founded as a bastide in the 13th century by King Henry III of England. The town centre features stone houses in the Périgord style, as well as half-timbered houses typical of the Issigeacois area. Its history and built forms offer two ways to explore the town: its founding places Roquepine in a historical context, while its houses draw attention to the architecture of the town centre. There is also a fountain at Fonvive.

Walking and planning your time

Sainte-Radegonde has a walking trail included in the PDIPR. The Boucle de Roquepine–Saint Radegonde starts in Sainte-Radegonde and is 11.1 km long. It can be done on foot, on horseback or by mountain bike. The stated times are 3 hours 40 minutes on foot, 1 hour 50 minutes on horseback and 1 hour 35 minutes by mountain bike.

The stated time on foot is 1 hour 50 minutes longer than on horseback and 2 hours 5 minutes longer than by mountain bike; the difference between the latter two times is 15 minutes. This comparison helps you assess the three modes of travel based on the time stated for each. Check local trail conditions before setting out.

Views along the route

The ruins of the Moulin de Pincanelle are visible from the trail. Along the loop, you can also see Périgord architecture and distinctive flat-tiled roofs on farmhouses and barns. The ruins and roofs give the loop an architectural character that goes beyond its distance and time estimates.

Valley and hamlet

The Bournègue flows through a broad valley in Sainte-Radegonde. This landscape feature complements the built sights in the town centre and along the route with a distinct perspective on the surroundings.

Cazalet is a picturesque hamlet with limestone houses, outbuildings and dovecotes integrated into the buildings. Here, the focus is not only on the houses but also on their architectural additions. This gives a different perspective on architecture from the stone and half-timbered houses in the town centre.

Local food culture also has a historical connection to Cazalet: in the past, ovens there were used to dry duck plums and make prunes. The former use of the ovens adds another facet to the hamlet’s history.

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