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Museums, galleries and heritage in Dordogne
75 places to discover across Dordogne.
Including Château de Beynac, Château de Castelnaud and Château des Milandes.
60 of 75 places, sorted by distance from the center
GalleryCigare Gallery
Rouffignac-Saint-Cernin-de-Reilhac
MuseumMusée Napoléon
Val de Louyre et Caudeau
BIM'Art
Boulazac Isle Manoire
MuseumMusée National de Préhistoire
Les Eyzies
HeritagePrehistoric Sites and Decorated Caves of the Vézère Valley
Les Eyzies
CastleChâteau de Campagne
Campagne
Galerie Thenon Les Z'arts
Thenon
CastleChâteau de Losse
Thonac
CastleChâteau de Commarque
Les Eyzies
GalleryLe Domaine Perdu
Meyrals
Religious siteCathédrale Saint-Front de Périgueux
Périgueux
MuseumMusée Militaire du Périgord
Périgueux
GalleryGalerie Magis
Meyrals
MuseumMusée Gallo-romain Vesunna
Périgueux
MuseumMusée d'art et d'archéologie du Périgord
Périgueux
I.Nox Gallery
Périgueux
Religious siteÉglise Saint-Étienne-de-la-Cité
Périgueux
GalleryGalerie L'app'art
Périgueux
GalleryMes Deux Mondes et L'art
Périgueux
GalleryPastels Girault
Montignac-Lascaux
CastleChâteau de Puymartin
Marquay
Religious siteAbbaye de Cadouin
Le Buisson-de-Cadouin
GalleryGalerie Art' Cad
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Religious siteAbbaye de Chancelade
Chancelade
Religious siteAbbaye de Saint-Amand-de-Coly
Coly-Saint-Amand
CastleChâteau de Lanquais
Lanquais
MuseumLe Musée des Rois d’Araucanie et de Patagonie
Tourtoirac
CastleChâteau des Milandes
Castelnaud-la-Chapelle
CastleChâteau de Beynac
Beynac-et-Cazenac
MuseumEcomusée de la Truffe
Sorges et Ligueux en Périgord
MuseumMusée de l'industrie
Le Lardin-Saint-Lazare
GalleryV&A galerie
Sarlat-la-Canéda
GalleryGalerie Mecanica
Sarlat-la-Canéda
GalleryGalerie D'art Philippe Pons
Sarlat-la-Canéda
Religious siteCathédrale Saint-Sacerdos de Sarlat
Sarlat-la-Canéda
GalleryGalerie Fenelon
Sarlat-la-Canéda
CastleChâteau de Castelnaud
Castelnaud-la-Chapelle
CastleChâteau de Marqueyssac
Vézac
CastleChâteau de Hautefort
Hautefort
MuseumHôtel-Dieu de Hautefort - Musée d'Histoire de la Médecine
Hautefort
GalleryLa Gab'Art
Terrasson-Lavilledieu
GalleryLa galerie d'Isa K.
Terrasson-Lavilledieu
CastleChâteau d'Excideuil
Excideuil
GalleryGalerie d'art Grégoire Mathias
Saint-Médard-d'Excideuil
Musée Paul Reclus
Domme
GalleryChouette Galerie
Lempzours
GalleryLa Nouvelle Galerie
Bergerac
GalleryAtelier galerie Romain Thiery
Bergerac
MuseumDordonha - Pôle patrimonial et culturel de Bergerac
Bergerac
GalleryGalerie Bénédicte Giniaux
Bergerac
MuseumMusée du tabac
Bergerac
MuseumCentre d'Art de la photographie, espace Romain-Rolland
Bergerac
Atelier d'art Le Petit Merle
Beaumontois en Périgord
CastleChâteau de Bourdeilles
Bourdeilles
Tamaya
Monpazier
GalleryRodrigues Art Gallery
Calviac-en-Périgord
CastleChâteau de Monbazillac
Monbazillac
Religious siteAbbaye de Brantôme
Brantôme en Périgord
MuseumMusée Fernand Desmoulin
Brantôme-en-Périgord
MuseumMusée André Voulgre
Mussidan
A Department Shaped by Deep Time
Dordogne, part of the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, owes its cultural identity to an exceptional archaeological record. The Sites préhistoriques et grottes ornées de la vallée de la Vézère, inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, gathers decorated caves and rock shelters around Les Eyzies that document human occupation from the Paleolithic onward.
The Musée National de Préhistoire, also in Les Eyzies, anchors this landscape with a national collection dedicated to the study and presentation of prehistoric life in the region. In Périgueux, the department's capital, Gallo-Roman history surfaces at Musée Gallo-romain Vesunna, built directly over the remains of the domus de Vésone, while the Musée d'Art et d'Archéologie du Périgord brings together art and archaeology collections in the same city.
Périgueux, Bergerac and the Périgord Territories
Périgueux concentrates several of the department's key institutions within walking distance of one another, including the Musée Militaire du Périgord, which holds more than 20,000 objects across 800 m² since its founding in 1911, and smaller contemporary spaces such as Galerie L'app'art and Mes Deux Mondes et L'art.
Bergerac, on the Dordogne river, has developed a distinct cultural cluster around its old town: the Dordonha - Pôle patrimonial et culturel de Bergerac occupies the Petite Mission, a listed architectural ensemble, while the Centre d'Art de la photographie, espace Romain-Rolland focuses on photography exhibitions. Nearby galleries such as Atelier galerie Romain Thiery and La Nouvelle Galerie extend this contemporary art presence.
Further afield, the Périgord Vert around Nontron hosts the Pôle Expérimental des Métiers d'Art de Nontron et du Périgord-Limousin, set in the town's château, alongside LJ. Gallery Nontron. In Sarlat, capital of the Périgord Noir, galleries including Galerie D'art Philippe Pons and Galerie Fenelon sit within a medieval townscape.
Frequently asked questions
How much time should I plan to visit the prehistoric sites of the Vézère valley?
A minimum of two full days is recommended to see the Musée National de Préhistoire and two or three decorated caves, since sites are spread across several communes and some require pre-booked timed entry.
Is the Musée National de Préhistoire suitable for visitors with limited mobility?
The museum building in Les Eyzies is accessible, though some associated cave sites in the valley have uneven terrain or steps and are less easily accessible.
What is the best time of year to visit Dordogne's museums and caves?
Spring and early autumn offer smaller crowds and comfortable temperatures for both museum visits and outdoor archaeological sites; cave visits often require advance booking in July and August.
Are there contemporary art galleries outside the main towns?
Yes, smaller communes host notable spaces, including Le Domaine Perdu and Galerie Magis in Meyrals, and Rodrigues Art Gallery in Calviac-en-Périgord.
Can the truffle and tobacco museums be combined in one day?
The Ecomusée de la Truffe near Sorges and the Musée du tabac are both manageable in half a day each, but they are located in different parts of the department, so combining them in a single day requires careful route planning.
Is the Musée Gallo-romain Vesunna family-friendly?
Yes, the site-museum built over the domus de Vésone combines archaeological remains with interpretive displays suited to visitors of all ages, including children.