Saint-Jean-de-Côle Travel Guide

 wandeljp Says:  The Old Bridge In a fairly distant past the road between Nontron and Thiviers going over the River Cole in Saint John Cole on the Roman bridge."Packhorse Bridge " form of structure paved with pebbles saw past coaches and diligences for many generations. Today, pilgrims on... 

 wandeljp Says:  Church outside What strikes at first is the 12 meter high wall (blind). They give all the appearance of a fortress.Other points of interest are the capitals although very eroded showing different scenes from the bible.I personally find most interesting and even... 

 wandeljp Says:  The Saint Jean Batiste church It's around the year 1083 the Bishop of Périgueux, Raynaud de Thiviers decide to built the church of the priory.While it is undeniable that it is of Roman construction, it takes form a Byzantine unique and special. You should know that the huge... 

 wandeljp Says:  Rue du Fond du Bourg You will not long time have to looking for, the village is not so great, before reaching the rue du fond du bourg. Some half-timbered houses of the fourteenth century are visible. One of them is particularly spectacular: it hang to the side of the... 

 wandeljp Says:  The old mill Located only a few meters from the old bridge. Powered by the Côle River tributary of the Dronne, this mill can not be visited. It is not in use since long time, as are others in the region producing the flour but also cider or walnut oil.---oooOOOooo--- Situé... 

 wandeljp Says:  The Castle Majestic, overlooking the square (St. Jean) in the village, you can only be impressed by this imposing fortress.His conception out XII th century. It is classified as historical monuments.An eventful history: the first "castle" was created in the XII th century,... 

 wandeljp Says:  Gîte de la Baine We only stayed one night in this beautiful house.The owner had , at my request, prepared us a delicious meal. This is normally not used.---oooOOOooo--- Nous ne sommes restés qu'une seule nuit dans ce magnifique gîte. La propriétaire nous avait, à ma... 

 wandeljp Says:  Villars village With its 536 inhabitants, the village of Villars offers you a peaceful stay. The spots are located outside the center: the caves, Puyguilhem castle and Boschaud Abbey.Perhaps the church and the fountain on the square can be worth a visit.Public toilets have... 

 wandeljp Says:  The castel of Puyguilhem It is a castle of the sixteenth century. It Mondot de La Marthonie, an advisor to François I, King of France, who had it built. Its construction lasted 20 years.Renaissance. The many windows give an airy building with good speed.Castle Puyguilhem,... 

 wandeljp Says:  De Villars Caves In 1953 speleologists from Périgueux discovers a fox hole. Soon they suspect a more important one.Further exploration during 5 years will identify 13 km of galleries. But much more important event: the discovery of cave paintings dating from the magdalenian...