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« One of the most beautiful villages in France »
Medieval village set on the edge of the Périgord region, it belongs to the very select circle of "most beautiful villages in France". Tourism is the premier economic activity.
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Saint-Robert experienced its golden years in the Middle Ages. A monastery was built by the monks of La Chaise Dieu in Auvergne and they baptised it St-Robert after the name of their founding father. This fortified village, built like an eagle's nest on the edge of a limestone fault, was a crucial site during the Wars of Religion.
Special features
12th-century Romanesque church with its ambulatory, choir, transept, apse, capitals… This magnificent building unfortunately had its nave removed - a victim of history. Magnificent 13th-century polychrome wooden Christ.
Miracle fountain of St-Maurice.
16th-century Verneuil Chapel.
Guided tours of the village.
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| >>Practical info |
Town hall
Tel. 05 55 25 11 12
Fax 05 55 25 19 20 |
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| commune.saint-robert@wanadoo.fr |
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| Opening times |
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
2 pm - 5 pm
Saturday, 9 am - noon
Closed on Wednesday.
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