Brantôme Benedictine Abbey – Bourdeilles Castle loop from Mareuil
Brantôme Benedictine Abbey – Bourdeilles Castle loop from Mareuil
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Brantôme Benedictine Abbey – Bourdeilles Castle loop from Mareuil
02:36
55.6km
510m
Road cycling
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.
Last updated: June 28, 2026
Tips
Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted
After 22.5 km for 51 m
Waypoints
Start point
Parking
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22.2 km
Viewpoint
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22.5 km
Brantôme Benedictine Abbey
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The abbey church, where religious services still take place, is topped by a Romanesque bell tower from the 11th century, which is among the oldest in France.
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22.7 km
The Mill at Brantôme Abbey
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31.7 km
Bourdeilles Castle
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Visit Bourdeilles for its medieval castle, partly renovated during the Renaissance.
For its rich history: The castle, with its two distinct parts – medieval and Renaissance – offers a unique perspective on several centuries of French history.
For its panoramas: The castle tower offers magnificent views of the surrounding countryside, a highlight for landscape lovers.
For its architectural heritage: This castle combines the charms of a medieval fortress and the elegance of a Renaissance palace, a rarity that makes it a must-see destination in the Dordogne.
The Château de Bourdeilles is a captivating visit, offering both an immersion in history and an appreciation of the region's landscapes. It is a place where one can travel through the centuries while enjoying the natural charm of the Dordogne.
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31.8 km
Bourdeilles Castle
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32.1 km
View of the Old Bridge
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46.2 km
Château de La Tour Blanche (12th century)
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The Wars of Religion were fatal to the castle in 1569 and during the siege of the city in 1652 during the Fronde.
The castle was confiscated and sold as national property in 1794.
The ruins of the castle have been classified as historical monuments since November 20, 1906
During the night of October 11 to 12, 2015, a fire destroyed the entire inhabited part of the south wing, causing one death
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46.5 km
Roumailhac Castle
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55.6 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
53.2 km
2.37 km
< 100 m
Surfaces
42.4 km
12.9 km
264 m
< 100 m
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Elevation
Highest point (200 m)
Lowest point (90 m)
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Wednesday 8 July
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