Discover Trélissac: History, Art and Active Routes

Trélissac brings together historic landmarks, contemporary art, a regular weekly market and several orienteering and trail-running options. For planning, a simple distinction can help: Would you mainly like to explore architectural and cultural history, plan around a specific date, or spend time on a route? Each offering has its own conditions—from fixed market hours to event details that change from one edition to the next.

History, Art and Culture

The present-day Château de Caussade dates from the 15th century. It is surrounded by a polygonal enclosure with four projecting square towers and is classified as a protected historic monument. It has been protected as a historic monument since the decree of 17 August 1945. When considering its history, distinguish between the construction period of the present château and its later protected status.

The Moulin de Barnabé was already in existence in 1299 and is among the oldest mills in the region. Together, the château and mill offer different historical points of interest: the château is notable for its architectural form and protected status, while the mill is notable for its early origins and classification among the region’s old mills.

The Trélissac Artothèque has a collection of original contemporary artworks that are loaned to the general public. It also supports artists through exhibitions, artist residencies and editions. In this way, it combines lending artworks with supporting artistic work. The collection and exhibition programme continue to evolve; if a particular work or exhibition is important to you, check the current programme before your visit.

The Médiathèque de Trélissac has a different focus: access to and use of its documents on site are free and open to everyone. The difference from the Artothèque is practical for your plans: the Artothèque has an art collection that can be borrowed, while the Médiathèque lets you use documents on site.

Weekly Market and Event Dates

The local weekly market takes place on Friday mornings from 8 am to 1 pm at Place de la Résistance. Market offerings may vary. If you are planning your visit around it, these regular hours provide a useful guide; however, do not assume that any particular market item will be available.

The Trélissac Triathlon may also be relevant when planning your dates: it has been held every year since it was founded in 2017. Specific dates and participation information vary with each edition. If you would like to plan your stay around the event, check the date and participation details for the relevant edition.

Orienteering and Trail Routes

Trélissac offers five permanent orienteering courses at three locations. At the sports complex in the town centre, the permanent orienteering offer includes 25 control points, including a course for people with reduced mobility. The information about courses and control points offers different ways to guide your choice: the five courses are spread across three locations, while the 25 control points describe the offer at the sports complex. Individual course layouts may change. Before travelling, also check the accessibility details for the course for people with reduced mobility.

For trail running, the “Dordogne-Périgord trail” station in Trélissac offers seven routes. These include three short training routes that follow rural paths and hiking trails. Route 4 is 24 kilometres long and connects with the trail offer at the station in Champcevinel. This gives you the option to consider the short training routes and this specifically measured route using different distance information.

The Véloroute voie verte de la Vallée de l’Isle

The Véloroute voie verte de la Vallée de l’Isle starts in Trélissac and is a 104-kilometre round trip. It follows the Isle as it winds through the valley, crosses bridges and offers numerous places to stop. You can travel along it on foot, by bicycle or on inline skates. For planning, mode of travel and total distance are two separate considerations: the 104 kilometres refer to the entire round trip. The route is also listed not only for bicycles, but for walking and inline skating.

Discover more destinations: Barraux, Savignac-De-Miremont, Le Change, Bosset, Saint-Front-La-Rivière, Sadillac, Verteillac, Saint-Pierre-D'eyraud.

For the regional travel overview: Dordogne.