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Beausoleil Says: We headed to Cadouin with the express purpose of visiting the abbey. Since abbeys are often outside of towns in quite rural areas, we drove through town looking for signs to the Abbey. No luck so we turned and drove through again. Still no luck so we stopped at a boulangerie...
hquittner Says: Apparently there were several religious enhancements during the Cistercian period and later when the cloister was added in the 15C and the stained glass later. Most uncharacteristic are the frescos, capitals and column decorations which were earlier.
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hquittner Says: Although the church is Cistercian it has many subtle enrichments. The Gothic arcades, that separate the aisles from the nave, have plain capitals but the capitals in the apses and transepts are carved. There are fresco in the apse and altar semidomes and a large cross on the...
hquittner Says: Since the Abbey church was built as a Cistercian site, it is surprising that the facade is as nicely decorated as it is. Of course it has no carved figures but the small column capitals are carved and it has significant architectural design. The main portal has a set of...
1 Review and 11 Opinions Stayed here for a week in June. Could not fault the welcome, the simple but comfortable, pretty...
Auberge de La Salvetat: Beautiful setting - Great Food
rosecope Says: Family run hotel and restaurant in the Dordogne. Warm welcome, fine food and glorious views. Pan fried scallops and black pudding with a delicate apple coulis - delicious
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Family run hotel and restaurant in the Dordogne. Warm welcome, fine food and glorious views. Pan fried scallops and black pudding with a delicate apple coulis...
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We drove north just 2 miles from Molieres to reach the town of Cadouin (pop. 375).This old town grew up around its famous Abbey and has remained unspoiled. It still has old houses and a wooden covered...
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Silly, but we had a terrible time finding the Abbey in Cadouin. We drove through town twice and finally stopped and asked directions. Told to drive back through town, we did and still didn't see even...
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